China - From the Land of Bicycles to the Fastest Growing Economy

China is a country that has a long history. Say ChinaTemple and the Capital Museum. Another reason not
and the first thing that comes to your mind is theto miss out on Beijing is that it is one of the six
Great Wall which can be seen even from the moon!oldest cities in the country and likewise, in the world.
But there is a lot more to see and do in the People'sYou can stay at the Orange hotel or Michael's House
Republic of China.Hotel while you are here.
To begin with, it is the third largest country in theShanghai: This is also one of the ancient cities. It is
world and apparently it is slightly larger than thealso the largest one which is divided into two: Puxi
United States of America. Currently the countryand Pudong. You must see the Shanghai Bund, the
occupies about 9,596, 960 sq km in area. Being theJade Buddha temple; Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, and
largest country in Asia in area and population, Chinathe Shanghai Museum amongst the many. Pudong
has one of the oldest civilizations in the world.Shangri-La and St. Regis, Shanghai are good options
Mandarin, the original language of China is one of thefor accommodations.
oldest in the world too. China has also advancedGuilin: It is located by the banks of the Li River and is
technologically and economically over the years.known for its scenic locations. The landscape is
Culturally, the whole of East Asia has adoptedflanked by mountains and rock climbing zones, crystal
Chinese culture, religion and similar writing methods.clear water bodies and caves. Here you have the
Sounds interesting? Yes, it surely does but beforeopportunity to visit the Chinese tribes of Hui, Yao
you make the trip to china you need to know moreand Zhuang etc. You must visit the reed flute cave,
about the climate and the places to visit here.the elephant trunk hill, the seven star parks and the
Travelling in china is relatively easy. The country isfamed Guilin Folded brocade hill. Eva Inn is a famous
very tourist friendly and the government firmlyplace to stay in here.
believes in the âEUR~harmony' policy for itsIf you do visit the Yangtze River, you must go
citizens and the foreign tourists visiting the country.cruising on the river. The ferry across the river is said
As a tourist you will be well looked after. You canto be one of the most romantic things you can do
visit China throughout the summer season as theon this trip. It is apparently a long ride on the river
winters in parts of China can be really cold. Thespanning 6300 km and is shorter only to Amazon and
climate in Beijing is often compared to Washingtonthe Nile.
DC. But if one wants to go mountain climbing then aLhasa Tibet: This is the closest you can come to
proper research on the climate needs to be done.heaven when you do visit Tibet. Nestled in between
And now coming to the places one must visit, therethe Himalayas, it is a civilization far removed from the
is a lot to see and do. You cannot miss out on thehustle bustle of our daily lives. Lhasa is the cultural
following:and the political capital of Tibet. Here you must see
Beijing: It is one place which is a must see. It is herethe Potala palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries and
that one will get the flavour of the country's politicsthe Jokhang Temple. The house of Shambala and
and culture intermingled with the now modern city.Thangka Hotel are good places.
Beijing is always brimming with activities. The bestWhile in Tibet, make it a point to visit Shigatse, as it
places to visit here are the Tiananmen Square, theis the second biggest city in Tibet.
Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Summer Palace, Lama