Top 5 Reasons You Should Plan a Holiday in China

A country hidden from the public eye for centuries, the “Middle Kingdom” has suddenly seen a surge in visitor arrivals thanks to a liberal tourism policy. Shrouded in mystery and magic, here are the top 5 reasons you should plan a holiday in China. And yes, the cute giant pandas is definitely one of them!

Impressive Ancient Heritage

With a history dating back over 5,000 years, the heritage of the country is deep-rooted in its culture. In the capital city, Beijing, find The Great Wall of China dating back to the 7th century and the Forbidden City, a palace complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. There’s plenty more to explore including the Summer Palace with its lakes and gardens covering an area of 2.9 square kilometres and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Temple of Heaven that is believed to have been visited by dynastical emperors. For the ultimate lesson in history, the impressive ancient heritage of China tells some great stories.

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Home of Giant Pandas

Bao-bao, Ling-ling and others are probably the most famous residents of the country and reason enough to plan a holiday in China! We’re talking about the giant pandas that often make headlines giving celebrities a run for their money! The mountainside and bamboo forests of China are where this endangered species call home. However, with the number of giant pandas in the wild dwindling, there are reserves and protected habitats across the country where these cute animals are cared for. Attempts to try to breed giant pandas and release them into the wild has been a long-running initiative by the Chinese government.

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Breathtaking Landscape

The mystique of China goes beyond its culture and heritage. It’s a country so big and where you can find the most diverse landscape including mountains, lakes, valleys, deserts and rainforests. China is also where the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia at 6,380 kilometres, flows. While on your holiday in China, go beyond the glitzy cityscape of Beijing and Shanghai and into the countryside to see the true beauty of this ancient land.

Amazing Food

Food in China is a concern for many visiting the country. What will I eat? Worry not because you won’t starve. While authentic Chinese food may not be everyone’s cup of tea, you can find ‘Western’ food with a little effort. However, when in China…be adventurous try something new like Cantonese-style barbequed meats and soup dumplings. Traditional rice wine and white and green teas are also must-haves!

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City Life & Shopping

To experience cutting-edge 21st century living in China, visit the cosmopolitan cities of Beijing and Shanghai where the traditional and modern coexist. It’s where ancient landmarks and towering skyscrapers share space to create a unique cityscape. While here, do what the Chinese love to do themselves – shop! From malls that are ostentatiously grand and over-the-top to humble street markets where bargaining is the name of the game, experience retail therapy like no place else! A word of caution, if something is priced too good to be true…it probably isn’t. Watch out for those incredulous ‘genuine fakes’ that China is (in)famous for!

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