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  • China - Beijing and the North

    A mythical country in the western imagination since the voyages of Marco Polo, China fascinate the most seasoned travellers. This country provides a complete

    Explore China - Beijing and the North

  • China - the Silk Road

    The royal commercial route between the east and west, the Silk Road crosses the whole of northern China. Dotted with gorgeous Buddhist sites, towns in ruins,

    Explore China - the Silk Road

  • China - Shanghai and the South

    From the megalopolis of Shanghai to the ethnic minorities of Yunnan, Southern China has a thousand and one faces giving life to myriads of different costumes

    Explore China - Shanghai and the South

  • China - Tibet

    A mythical country that was not affected by the outside world for a very long time, Tibet has been under the yoke of Chinese power for some fifty years. The

    Explore China - Tibet

In brief+

Area
3705813  sq.mi
Population
1325620000 hab.
Capital
Lhasa
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Renmimbi Yuan
Languages
Chinese,
tibetian

Overview 

China

Since Marco Polo's voyages of discoveries, China has always been perceived in the West, as a mythical land of contrasts which has never ceased to fascinate even the most blasé of travellers. China is part of a continent where a culture shock or two is unavoidable and is home to uncountable mysteries which are to be uncovered in several instalments. In Beijing,the capital, one cannot help but stare up in amazement at the mysterious Forbidden City as well as the famous square, Tian An Men. Never far away, the Great Wall of China calls for a mandatory visit! There are also 7,000 clay soldiers and horses from Xi'an which make for an impressive sight. From the megalopolis of Shanghai, to the ethnic minorities of Yunnan, south China has proved to be nothing short of multifaceted. North China is a significant part of the world-famous 'Silk Road' trade route. Along this route there are hundreds of sites not to miss; temples, ruins of ancient cities and oases strewn all over the desert and mountains. The traveller could also choose to head higher up into the Himalayas to Tibet, the world's highest city, to explore its monasteries: the 'roof of the world' is ideal for thrill seeking hikers with its arid mindscape and snow-capped mountain tops.

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05/01/2012 :
Harbin Ice Festival, China

An annual show of ice and snow, the Harbin Ice Festival has been running for the last 28 years and is still a huge success with locals and tourists alike. This year the festival will begin on 5 January 2012 and will last for about a month. The best displays of ice sculptures will be shown at the following places: Harbin Ice and Snow World Ice Lantern Garden Party Sun Island Scenic Area Yabuli International

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