China holidays

When it comes to China it is not so much why you should travel there, but where to start in this country which has a wealth of landscapes ranging from awe-inspiring mountains to steamy jungles and vast deserts. Now most definitely on the tourist map, China finds itself a destination of choice for many visitors, with its vastly improved international links and expanding domestic routes.

Special holiday offer to China:
7 nights Shanghai Expo from £1210

Great Wall of China

China is a country where east meets west and the past meets the future in the dramatic cityscapes of Beijing and Shanghai, cities which are like nowhere else in China. Here you find ultra-modern architecture, gastronomic food and designer shopping malls mingling with a rich and ancient culture.

Elsewhere you will discover villages where little has changed and peasants still follow a way of life dictated by the seasons; towns where the families live in tiny traditional houses, where the community is all important; once influential cities with relics of their imperial past amid the trappings of modern life; towns where the waterways dominate and there are serene gardens evocative of the past; communities where traditional dress is still worn and ancient rituals followed and rivers which have played a significant role in shaping the history of China.

Let Peoples Travel guide you in choosing the itinerary which covers your areas of interest whatever they are, either cities, antiquities, rural China, riverscapes, tribal peoples, wildlife or mountains.

China Travellers Tips
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 10 hrs to Beijing and 11 hrs to Shanghai
TIME: Sydney = GMT +8 hrs
HEALTH: Seek medical advice before travelling. Risk of malaria in some areas.
VISAS: Required. Available from the Chinese embassy.
CURRENCY: China Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
SEASONS: Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit. Avoid major public holidays, especially Chinese New Year as it's difficult to get around and/or find accommodation.
ELECTRICITY: 220 volts. Adaptor required.

Please telephone 0844 472 3210 for details of holiday packages to China.