| More people are becoming interested in | | | | |
| travelling to the Orient, either in search of | | | | Shanghai is known as the "Oriental Paris" and |
| spiritualism, or just to get a taste of the | | | | makes for excellent cheap shopping. The |
| unique culture that places like China, India, | | | | prices are affordable and almost everyone who |
| Sri Lanka, Nepal, and others can offer. | | | | visits China takes a flight to Shanghai, |
| | | | China because this is the country's most |
| China travel is particularly interesting | | | | important city, second to Hong Kong. Shanghai |
| because of the variety of interesting places | | | | also draws tourists to places like Mt. |
| and cultural hot spots that can be found. | | | | Sheshan, Chongming Island, Dingshan Lake, and |
| Another very important factor is that a | | | | the shopping malls of Xujiahui, Yuyuan |
| holiday to China is very easy on your budget. | | | | Shopping City, and Jiali Sleepless City. |
| The accommodation facilities are cheap, yet | | | | |
| comfortable and tasteful, and there are | | | | If you are on a China holiday to Shanghai, |
| several places to visit which tourists can | | | | then make sure to take in the sights of the |
| easily avail of either through a holiday tour | | | | Donghai Bridge, which is the world's longest |
| guide, or simply by getting a map and a | | | | bridge across the sea, the Jing'an Temple, |
| backpack and setting off in search of | | | | and the beautiful Xujiahui Cathedral. |
| adventure. | | | | |
| | | | There are many cheap flights to China, if you |
| China is a country that has the largest | | | | are planning to go over and see the Beijing |
| population statistics, yet other than the | | | | 2008 Summer Olympics. You can take a cheap |
| cities, large portions of rural China are | | | | flight to Beijing from London or any other |
| full of scenic beauty and tranquil settings | | | | place in the United Kingdom. Besides the |
| and will give you the chance to get away from | | | | Olympics, the Forbidden City is the greatest |
| the hustle and bustle of everyday activities | | | | tourist destination in Beijing. Having been |
| if that is what you are looking for. | | | | declared a world heritage site, the Forbidden |
| | | | City will give you an understanding of |
| China holidays are becoming increasingly | | | | China's history, ancient culture, and |
| popular with student groups as well. The | | | | traditions. |
| advent of globalisation has resulted in | | | | |
| airfare prices being reduced, and as a | | | | Honk Kong has many cheap flights that shuttle |
| result, there are several cheap flights to | | | | to and fro straight from the UK as well as |
| China, whether you are looking to take a | | | | from other parts of the world, so making your |
| flight from the UK to China between semesters | | | | way to this exquisite city will be fast and |
| and go on a sightseeing trip, or if you are | | | | convenient, not to mention gentle on your |
| interested in the Beijing Olympics of 2008. | | | | budget. Hong Kong will offer you a chance to |
| Accommodation is cheap and the food is | | | | experience a blending of Chinese culture, as |
| inexpensive and available on every street | | | | well as see firsthand the strong influences |
| corner from small eateries to roadside stalls | | | | of the West, whether it is a traditional |
| to high-end restaurants. | | | | Catholic church or an English pub where ale |
| | | | is served. Victoria Peak draws several |
| One of the must-see places in China is the | | | | thousand tourists, being the highest mountain |
| Great Wall. This remarkable manmade | | | | in Hong Kong and the best place for a |
| structure can even be seen from the moon and | | | | panoramic view of the city. The view of Hong |
| has been listed as one of the Seven Wonders | | | | Kong at night from atop Victoria Peak is said |
| of the World. The Great Wall is said to be | | | | to be one of the most incredible sights in |
| over 6000 kilo metres long and was built to | | | | China. |
| defend China from the Huns. It is certainly | | | | |
| worth going to China just to see this one | | | | Since China is such a massive country, it is |
| part of history, if not for anything else. | | | | almost impossible to experience all that it |
| Even if you take a flight to Beijing, the | | | | has to offer on a single trip to the country. |
| Great Wall is at good proximity to the city | | | | However, no matter which places you visit on |
| so you could easily pay a visit there. | | | | your China travel holiday, you are guaranteed |
| | | | to come away enriched, especially if you |
| Another great place to visit in China is | | | | include the Great Wall of China on your list |
| Shanghai. This is an ultra modern city full | | | | and make a stop at Shanghai. |
| of skyscrapers and steel and glass buildings | | | | |
| located near the Yangtze River delta. The | | | | It doesn't matter whether you are backpacking |
| Oriental Pearl TV tower will offer you a | | | | your way from one place to another, or are on |
| breathtaking view of the entire city and make | | | | a luxury sightseeing trip, China will give |
| for some wonderful photographs and memories. | | | | everyone who visits an unforgettable holiday. |