Learn Chinese in China

China leads the world in trade and is slated to be a global power in the coming years. Knowledge of Chinese language, the Chinese way of life, culture, attitudes and social behaviour is absolutely necessary if you wish to have extensive dealings with China and the Chinese. It may be for business or for a [...]

Road travel in China

For the road traveller, there is much to see in China. Top places to visit include the ancient cities of the North China Plain, the Himalayan Mountains in Tibet, and the famed Silk Road. Along the way, you get to learn about China`s fascinating history, sample its wonderful regional cuisine, and discover its natural beauty. [...]

When to Visit China

Any good China vacation plan begins with figuring out when the best time to visit China is. The “best” time to visit China really depends on you, the tourist. Are you concerned primarily with weather conditions, with tourist crowds or with festivals and activities? Also, you might consider one of the Private China Tours to [...]

Zhouzhuang

Zhouzhuang is often referred to as the “Venice of China” because it is a spectacular water township. Located in Kunshan City, it is about eighteen miles from Suzhou. Many people come to Zhouzhuang to experience its rich heritage firsthand and see the ancient homes that still stand in their original locations. Most of the buildings [...]

Yunnan Stone Forest

The Yunnan Stone Forest is located in Kunming, which serves as the capital of the Yunnan province. This remarkable forest, also called Shilin, has been called the First Wonder of the World since the time of the Ming Dynasty. This amazing labyrinth boasts may different areas each with their own special features. Created by the [...]

Yangtze River

The beautiful Yangtze River serves as the location where Chinese civilization was born. Measuring almost 4,000 miles long, the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the highest river in the world. This amazing body of water starts in the Danggula Mountains and empties close to Shanghai into the majestic Pacific. How much it [...]

Terra Cotta Warriors

The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses musuem is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in China today. This attraction is located approximately one and a half kilometers from the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the province of Shaanxi in Xi’an, China. To gain entrance to this amazing museum, you’ll pay RMB90 during [...]

Potala Palace

The Potala Palace is a beautiful and remarkable attraction that serves as the official home of the Dalai Lama. There are two main parts to the Potala Palace, which are the Red Palace and the White Palace. The Red Palace features seven roofs made of gold and houses spectacular religious statues and artifacts. This part [...]

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing and is an amazing collection of ancient buildings, which served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This is why that to this day, the Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace. At this same location is where the Palace [...]

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is thought to be more than 2,000 years old. During the Zhou dynasty, the wall was first created as a military structure to protect the border against rival tribes. From 770 to 476 BC, more separate walls were constructed. During the Qin Dynasty, the separate walls were connected and the [...]

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