A lifetime is too short to explore all of China. Though China is often presented as a homogenous nation, united in spirit and purpose, it's not and has very rarely been such a place. From the whirlwind modernisation of Beijing and Shanghai, to the vast nothingness of the Gobi desert, the spiritual peaks of Tai Shan, the pristine natural beauty of Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, and all that lies between, China defies easy definition.
There are geo-political schisms: China’s east is the traditional seat of power and culture, its west a freer, wilder land of Central Asian influences, a world away from central government. Rapid industrial and economic developments also mean that rural and urban life differ significantly.
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Experience the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and quiet temples of worship in one dynamic city. Beijing is also becoming thoroughly modern – with contemporary buildings sprinkled among ancient ruins and pristine gardens.
Go for: Forts and Fortifications, Monuments & Landmarks, Castles & Palaces, Trains, Squares, Streets & Urban Spaces
20 experiences:
Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, The China Orient Express, Ming Dynasty Tombs, Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.
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Like fireworks against Victoria Bay's night sky, Hong Kong is a sensory explosion of dazzling contrasts. This is an international powerhouse of a city: smog-filled, crowded, cacophonous, rich with odours and rampantly consumerist. Street markets,...
Go for: Temples, Festivals, Markets, Activity Courses, Visitor Attractions
22 experiences:
Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Temple Street Night Market, Disneyland Hong Kong, Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha).
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Go for: Mountains, Archaeological Sites, Wilderness, Wildlife, Canyons
19 experiences:
Dazu Rock Carvings, Huanglong, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan Protected Areas.
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Go for: River Trips, Wildlife, Markets, Food, Sacred Places
44 experiences:
Yellow River (Huang He), Laoxiancheng Panda Reserve, Yangshuo Market, Banpo, Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin.
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Shanghai represents modernity in China – the city is a hotbed for technological and cultural advancement that is unmatched in any other part of the country.
Go for: Shopping, Museums, Gardens, Markets, Squares, Streets & Urban Spaces
10 experiences:
Nanjing Road, Beijing Opera Costumes, Children's Palace, Xujiahui Cathedral, Shanghai Museum.
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Go for: Canyons, Caves & Caving, Rural Highlights, Wildlife, Temples
9 experiences:
Wulingyuan, Zhijin Cave, Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Lushan National Park, Wolong Nature Reserve.
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Go for: Trains, Trekking, Mountain Treks, Mountains, Temples
9 experiences:
Shangri-La Express, Trekking Mount Kailash, Mt. Kailash, Pelkor Chode Monastery, Baushui Terraces.
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Go for: River Trips, Cruising, Mountains, Sacred Places, Temples
24 experiences:
Yangtze River (Chang Jiang), Huangshan, Monasteries and Temples of Wu Tai Shan, Puji Si temple and Mount Pu Tuo Shan.
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Go for: Gardens
6 experiences:
Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets, Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan), Lion Grove Garden.
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Go for: Temples, Gardens, Wildlife, Mountains, Parks
37 experiences:
Yunnan Stone Forest, Mount Wuyi, Heavenly Lake, Reting Monastery, Jingshan.
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