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China Like Never Before
Accommodation

Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing

A serene retreat, with peaceful internal courtyards embracing traditional Chinese architecture, the property provides easy access to such cultural landmarks as the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and the hutongs, as well as Beijing’s restaurants, art galleries and other contemporary delights.

Banyan Tree, Lijiang

Come live in a fairytale, where quaint bridges arch over neat water canals and cobblestone streets stretch along a wonderful array of architecture. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Park Hyatt, Shanghai

Occupying floors 79 to 93 of the Shanghai World Financial Center, makes the Park Hyatt hotel one of the highest hotels in the world. Soaring above this metropolis, guests can take in sweeping views of the city skyline and Huangpu River from any of the 174 luxury rooms & suites.

Amanfayun, Hangzhou

Amanfayun is the ideal location from which to explore the region’s ancient Buddhist temples, botanical gardens, vast wetland areas, countless pagodas and Hangzhou’s famous silk and shopping streets. The luxury Hangzhou resort features an original old Chinese village layout.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the outskirts of Hangzhou, the resort is comprised of 47 dwellings surrounded by tea fields, natural forests and lush groves of bamboo.

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Visit China: Enchanting Land of Contrasts | The China Guide

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Tibetan Plateau
Yangtze River or polularly known as
Gobi desert
Northeast Plain also called the Manchurian Plain
Red Land of Dongchuan
The Red Wave of China
Li River
Mount Everest

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Private Sector:
The Big Four airline companies in China are Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

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Natural Attractions:

-Zhangjiajie's "Floating" Peaks

Zhangjiajie is known for its unique tourist sights, including strange-shaped pillars, hidden valleys, seas of cloud, and limestone caves. Most famously for Westerners, the mountains are known as the inspiration behind James Cameron's alien world in the movie Avatar. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in '92 and a UNESCO Global Geo park.

-Jiuzhaigou Valley

Jiuzhaigou Valley is a fairyland landscape of numerous lakes, waterfalls, and limestone terraces. The scenery change according to the temperature. It was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997.

-Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge is the deepest river canyon in China and a set to the backdrop of the majestic Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountains of China. The valley forms part of a UNESCO natural preservation area called the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage site.

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- English signs are limited
-Language Barrier
-Government regulations
-Government Interest

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Man-Made:
-Great Wall of China

The most iconic tourist attraction in China is the Great Wall which was built 500 years ago. It is the longest wall and the largest man-made project in the world. At this time, the Great Wall of China is included in the New Seven Wonders of the World and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China.

-The Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is a masterpiece of Chinese architecture and is the palatial heart of China. It is the best-preserved imperial palace and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. Originally it was called "Purple Forbidden City". But now, it is called the "Former Palace"

-The Terracotta Army in Xi'an

The Terracotta Army remained untouched underground for more than 2,200 years. It was praised as the Eight Wonder of the world in 1978 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

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Transportation
Taxi

Taxis are available at any time and day therefore, it's convenient to use.

Tip. The drivers only speak Chinese and only a few can speak and understand English.
Waterway

The Grand Canal links the five major rivers in China: Haihe, Huanghe, Qiantang, and Yangtze. It is the longest canal in the world.

Rail

The national rail network is one the means of transportation in China where it's considered as one of the biggest in the world.

Cycling

Cycling is the most sustainable way of transport and is still a favorite among the Chinese.

Bus

Buses are convenient for long distance travel in China where it can take you anywhere and is quite easier to get tickets than train tickets.

Bullet Train

Chinese bullet trains are unique for its low ticket prices. Also offers convienience and speed on routes.

Air travel

China Airlines is the national carrier of China where hubs are in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. It offers world-class services.

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Attractions and Activities
Cruising the Li River
The town of Guilin, northeast of Guangxi is famous for the Li river
The Mausoleum of Light: The Northern Imperial Tomb

The mausoleum of light is located in the old city of Shenyang and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture is a combination of Chinese traditional burial sites and Qing dynasty's buildings.

Terracota Army
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

It is located in the province of Sichuan, China. It's where you can experience seeing them in their natural habitat, daily routines and learn about them from the displays and exhibits.

The Summer Palace
Leshan Giant Buddha

Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square located in the Imperial Palace in Beijing

Great Wall of China

The most popular thing to do on the Great Wall is hiking and walking on the wall. Besides hiking, you can do a night walk, camp on the wall, enjoy a picnic with great mountain views, run a Great Wall marathon, and take a roller cart down.

The Yellow Mountains

The Yellow Mountain Scenic Area woos travelers with its five wonders: sun rises, seas of clouds, oddly-shaped rocks, twisted pine trees, and hot springs. The Yellow Mountains are the most famous peaks in China, and one of China's three best national parks