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What is a China Package Tour
A China tour package means the tour you take is escorted with your own personal tour guide and private driver. And the domestic flights, accommodation, transportation, transfers to the airport/hotel, most meals and sightseeing in this package are also included. With a package tour, your trip can be as worry- free in the country which you have never been to before.
With its long history and splendid culture, its beautiful landscape, and fast development, China has become more and more appealing among the overseas visitors, no wonder China is predicted to be the No. 1 tourist destination by 2010. Here, the package tour offers you the best-selected programs taking you wherever you want to go. The tour guides will help interpret the ancient history and culture of China and make sure you never feel alone. The tour driver is licensed, insured, and extremely experienced. When going to a site, the driver will wait in the car for you to return and will keep a close eye on your belongings.
The popular package tours include majestic Great Wall in Beijing, the amazing historical wonder – Terracotta Warriors in Xian, the stunning beautiful Li River in Guilin, the modern wonders of dynamic in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and as well as the breathtaking natural wonders of the Yangtze River. These all make the reasons for people to travel to China.
With an abundance of historical and cultural world heritage sites like Great Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing is undoubtedly number one place to go.
The Great Wall is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and enlisted in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. The total length of the Great Wall is 6,700 kilometers long stretching from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west.
The Forbidden City has more than 9,000 rooms and covers an area of 72 hectares. It is the largest and the best preserved Imperial Palace in the world.
Xian was the capital of six ancient dynasties of China. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xian is one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of all times. Altogether over 7,000 pottery soldiers, horses, chariots, and even weapons have been unearthed there. The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses has been called the 8th Wonder of the World.
The Yangtze River Three Gorges are unparalleled among China natural highlights. The gorges of this famous river climb thousands of feet on both sides, and it is truly breathtaking to witness. The Yangtze cruise package offers shore excursions including ancient cliff coffins at Shennong Stream and exploring the historic temples of Shibaozhai. These quaint locations offer some of the best natural and historical sightseeing China has to offer.
China package tour offers you the opportunity to experience the Real China, to learn about its history and culture. When you return home, you will understand that we all are “People of the World”.
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Making The Best Use Of Your China Travel Vacation Package
If you have planned your summer vacation for a trip to China, then its best you know how to best enjoy China within the thirteen days you will be visiting.
The most attractive travel packages to China include tours between Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin and Yunnan. These travel packages are well selected tours of the beautiful cities in China highlighting their different attractions and sightseeing.
The first step in planning your vacation to China is to seek the services of a Chinese tour operator who can arrange everything from your flight tickets, hotel bookings and tourist guides in order to make your trip a smooth free and relaxed holiday. The language barrier in China is one of the many issues which scare travelers from coming to China; however, it could be a great experience especially for the adventurous lover in you. This is one of the reasons why it is advisable to contact a tour operator to assist you in your china tour planning. There are a few cities of interest which must not be missed when you tour China.
They include:
Beijing: Beijing is the capital of China and the seat of the greatest and biggest palace square in the world. Beijing is the focal center of China’s historical civilization where many historical monuments stand. Popular attractions to visit in Beijing include the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the world renowned Great Wall, The Summer Palace and other interesting sites. These monuments contributed to the development of China’s civilization.
Shanghai: Shanghai is the most cosmopolitan city in China. Almost similar to the New York lifestyle, the streets of Shanghai is a combination of old Ming styled buildings and 21st century skyscrapers. Shanghai is the home to the Oriental Pearl Tower and China’s financial district.
Yunnan: The province of Yunnan is spring city of China which has reserved and peaceful environment. Yunnan is the most desired place to visit in China because of its beautiful landscape and local minorities. It is in this province where you can find a rare variety of mixed Chinese culture due to the influence of the different minorities. Popular places to visit in Yunnan include the Shilin Stone Forest in Kunming, the Old Town in Lijiang and Dali as well as the Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is often said that Yunnan province is the place for romance, adventure and discovery.
Guilin: Anytime Guilin is mentioned, Yangshuo is synonymously associated with it. Guilin and Yangshuo is situated in the South East of China. It is known for its special breathtaking landscapes and rich history over the past 1000 years. Guilin is known for its karsts and stone landscapes making it a great place for spelunking. The Reed Flute Cave is a major sightseeing to visit when you visit Guilin.
Xian is one of the most ancient cities in China which traces back the huge transformation of the Chinese nations from the ancient times. It has become an industrial and tourist spot with the grimy background that people have gotten used to. Xian is the site of the Terracotta Army Warriors considered to be the eighth wonder of the world. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is also a major attraction in Xian known to be a well preserved ancient and holy place for Buddhist monks.
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Travelling in China by Train
It’s fantastic to travel around in China because there are domestic flights, trains and coach routes all over the place. China itself is a huge place and so you will always be able to find something to suit you, there are so many things to discover and so many places to travel to! The transport system is fairly decent especially between the bigger cities, you can find a train from Shenzhen all the way up to Beijing if need be but I can’t say too much about the standard since I don’t have much experience in that department…
When you travel around by train within China, one of the few main things you have to note is the 4-5day ticket system where you can only purchase tickets 4-5days before you leave. And this is why China train tickets can be a pain to get your hands on unless you are staying in a hotel. Having experiencing for myself personally what a local person has to go through just to get their hands on a crappy 18hr train ride on a “hard seater”, it really makes you appreciate the wonderful staff in the hotels!
Another thing about getting a hold of tickets is that you need to remember that peak periods such as National Day and Chinese New Year is not ideal times because that’s when there is mass movement within China. If you want to see any cultural or historical sites during this time, just remember that millions of Chinese people are thinking the same thing. Attempt to go when there’s less chance of Chinese tourists unless you don’t mind having every photo to be a sea of black heads.
Now, when you are travelling around china on the train, you need to prepare yourself a little bit. First of all, the squat toilets (as pre-mentioned in my other post) are back with vengeance! Just imagine what kind of mess you can find in a squat toilet which is used by both male and females on a moving vehicle… Don’t be surprised to find Mr Hankey (refer to southpark) hanging around the shoddy compartment.
The second thing is the types of seats you get, always try and get the sleeper if you are on a long journey or a night train! The seaters are crowded and you might end up with strange people drooling on your shoulder, it’s just best to avoid this if you can. The thing with the sleepers is that they have 6 bunk beds in the little alcove, three on each side. The bunk beds are only for lying down, there is just not enough room to sit on them except the bottom bunk. But if you don’t like other people sitting on your bed then it’s best not to reserve the bottom bunk as it’s common for people to use it as a communal seat. I personally prefer the top bunk so that I can have as much privacy as I can.
Also be aware that the very narrow bunk bed doesn’t really give you much room to manoeuvre around. I had quite a bit of trouble twisting and turning so that I could settle into a comfortable position, even with my small size! But the good thing is that those train bunk beds are VERY comfy, this is especially true if you compare it to the dorm beds which feels like you’re sleeping on the floor.
The next thing to note is the fact that you share the alcove with 5 other people, less if you’re lucky. And if you’re a light sleeper then don’t forget ear plugs!! I’ve been pretty luck during my few trips on a train… There was one occasion where the person on the other side of the wall next to me couldn’t sleep because of some extremely LOUD snores, and every now and then they became so frustrated that they would bang the bed in an attempt to wake the snorer.
I haven’t experienced it myself but I have been advised that there is very little difference between the “hard and soft sleepers” and the “hard and soft seaters”. Having to be unfortunate enough to experience an 18hr night train on a hard seater and a crap train, I would strongly recommend that you at least try to get the window seat because this way you have something to lean against.
There is very limited leg space and you have very limited movement on a “hard seater” as you’ll be surrounded by people across from you and beside you. If you are thinking of taking the aisle seat to have better access to the toilet or to plan your escape, you can forget about it. It’s not uncommon, especially during peak season, that the local Chinese people will purchase “standing tickets” and they’ll take up your escape route in the aisle. You’ll just have to climb over them if you need to use the toilet.
Overall, I rather quite liked travelling around on the train. I don’t plan on travelling any other way but on the new bullet trains or on a sleeper if I’m travelling long distances though!! The locals are very friendly, especially to foreigners, and they like to offer food or drinks to you frequently (don’t think it strange that they offer at least 3 times). And when you are stuck on a train for such a long period of time, the time passes much more pleasantly when you are having fun practising your broken Mandarin or teaching them some broken English.
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