China, the most populous and one of the oldest countries with a rich civilisation is a breathtaking spot. China holidays give an experience of the vast hidden beauties of the country. From the Great Wall of China to the beautiful cities, take home memories whilst in your China holidays.
China is known all over for the natural and man-made wonders. Towering mountains like Guangxi Zhuang, deserts like Xinjiang and rivers as the wonderful Yangtze are real natural beauties. Well, the Great Wall of China, which is one of the seven wonders in the world, and many other beautiful architectural beauties make China holidays the most sought after.
Once packing for a China holidays, do not miss Beijing, the capital of China, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Tiananmen Square (Forbidden city), famous temples of Shibaozhai and Yangtze River. A boat cruise in the Yangtze River takes you through various historical places and splendid Chinese cities. Do not miss a trip through the Yangtze waters. You also cannot miss the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian and the Leaping Tiger Gorge in Lijiang in your China Holidays.
Whilst in China, take a trip to Shandong, which is rich in history and tradition. Travel to the birthplaces of Sun Tzu and Confucius to sacred Tai Shan. Then you have the Tibetan travel, which takes you to various Buddhist monasteries. Apart from the historical and architectural beauties, the beach lovers can also have the thrill at Hainan, a beautiful island.
A visit to China during the festival season is so wonderful. The Chinese New Year/Spring Festival is really so thrilling. The Dragon Boat Festival is so unique of China.
To see the countryside, just take a trip in the trains whilst on China holidays. Inexpensive, the rail travel in China is a great experience in itself. But it is better to take your own food, as the trains do not generally have western food, drinks or snacks. Then you can go around the country by road and by air during your China holidays. With the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Beijing and other important cities have got a facelift with metro lines and also roads, which have made travelling smooth.