China is an ancient, mysterious and beautiful country.
Underground palaces and forbidden cities invite tourists on a discovery path filled with wondrous ancient artefacts, big neon cities, remote mountain villages and natural attractions. Home to Kung Fu, pandas and a sense of epic scale and ‘greatness’, China is fast becoming one of the world’s hottest travel destinations.
Beijing - Known for its modern architecture and ancient sites such as the Imperial Palace, Forbidden City and Ming and Qing dynasties.
Shanghai - Showcases a beautiful riverside cityscape that blends the modern and the traditional, a major commercial centre famous for its shopping districts.
Xi’an - Proud of its ancient heritage, Xi’an marked the Silk Road’s eastern end, was home to ten dynasties and also hosts the world famous terracotta warriors.
Hong Kong - Culinary capital of China, this city hosts a lively food scene. It is also a major port for international travel.
The longest wall in the world, the Great Wall of China
is more than 2,300 years old. Initially built to protect people and territory from invasion, today it is an awe inspiring ancient winding path heading over rugged countryside and steep mountains. The section in Badaling is the most visited with up to 70,000 tourists per day from May to October, as it is the grandest section of the wall and the closest to Beijing City. Or for a less busy and more scenic view you can head to Mutianyu, which has high forest cover but is a little steeper than Badaling.
Eating in China is an experience all on its own, and if you’re keen to try new foods you will find a whole new level of deliciousness. While we might recognise some of the favourites like dumplings, here’s a few unique foods:
Ya jiao - Is a delicious meal of duck feet.
Xie zi - A scorpion skewer found mostly in street markets that is deep fried fresh for you to eat.
Qiang xia - Only eat this if you like your shrimp drunk and alive!
