China Vacations
Considered the cultural heart of Asia since the dawn of civilization, the vast and densely populated People's Republic of China beckons the inquisitive traveler to explore the wonders of her 3,000 years of history.
With a landmass of almost 4 million sq. miles, plus a further 2 million sq. miles of water, no other single country can even come close to offering such a vast choice of destinations as the unimaginable vastness that is currently known as China.
Leading Hotels in China
Chateau Star River
Overview
Elegantly built to meet international travelers needs, the hotel is ideal for business, leisure, celebrity occasions and corporate events. Guests of the Chateau Star River, a magnificently designed mansion, will be instantly carried away by the alluring night view of the Pearl River
Grand Hotel, Beijing
Overview
Grand Hotel Beijing is superbly located, overlooking the magnificent Imperial Forbidden City. With its advanced facilities, it is just a short stroll down the broad Chang An Avenue to Tiananmen Square. The Palace Museum and the shopping street of Wangfujing are within walking distance. All of the guest rooms are decorated in the traditional Chinese Imperial style. The hotel offers personal service of the highest standards, sought by many of today's travelers
Okura Garden Shanghai Towers
Overview
The hotel is ideally situated in the city center's most prestigious shopping and business district. The 33-story hotel combines its contemporary design with the elegance of the historical 1926 "French Club", and incorporates a seven-acre tranquil private garden. The original and sophisticated function rooms are the perfect setting for meetings, conferences, or banquets. All guest rooms are tastefully decorated and offer an immediate sense of relaxation. Personalized service makes the hotel the address of choice for discerning travelers
Parkview Hotel
Overview
The charming Parkview Hotel is located in the southern part of Dongguan City, an excellent travel destination and modern manufacturing city of Guangdong Province. North of Shenzhen and neighboring Hong Kong, the hotel is conveniently located near the Guangshen Expressway. Just 30 kilometers from the Shenzhen International Airport and 90 kilometers from Hong Kong International Airport, the hotel is perfect for those seeking rest and relaxation in the heart of Guangdong with spectacular views of the Pearl River and Lotus Mountain. 383 rooms and suites - all with TV, writing desk, mini-bar and high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms have a separate shower and bath tub. Sauna rooms are available in select suites.
The PuLi Hotel and Spa
Overview
The PuLi Hotel and Spa is centrally located in the very heart of Shanghai in JingAn District, between famous NanJingWest Road and YanAn Middle Road, The PuLi has a prime location close to some of Shanghai's best business, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment areas directly accessible via road and subway lines 2 and 7.
White Swan Hotel
Overview
Located on the historical Shamian Island, overlooking the famed Pearl River and facing the White Swan Pool, the White Swan Hotel remains an oasis of tranquility from the hustle and bustle of this busy city. The main building has the height of 34 storeys.The exquisitely beautiful Atrium lobby is an indoor microcosm of the famed landscapes of Southern China. Here waters abound, with a veil-like cascade and a spectacular rockery. Atop the rockery sits an elegant Chinese pavilion, octagon-shaped, with its richly ornate gold top, and a profusion of luxuriant vegetation and flowers
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China Attractions
Exploring the Forbidden City's Forgotten Corners (Beijing): No one fails to be impressed by the grandeur of the Forbidden City's central axis, which is all most visitors see. But the quieter maze of pavilions, gardens, courtyards, and theaters to either side have the greater charm.
Walking on the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai (Beijing): The Great Wall, winding snakelike through the mountains, was meant to be walked. This magnificent 3-hour hike follows China's greatest monument through various states of repair, from freshly restored to thoroughly crumbling, over steep peaks and gentle flats, and through patches of wilderness and rugged farmland, with over two dozen watchtowers along the way.
Riding the Star Ferry (Hong Kong): There's no better way to acquaint yourself with Hong Kong than to ride the cheapest cruise in China. The century-old green-and-white Star ferries weave between tugs, junks, and oceangoing vessels in a 5-minute harbor crossing.
Cruising the Li River (Guilin): One of the most popular attractions in China, the cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is overexposed and overpriced, but the scenery along the way is still some of the most memorable in the world. The tongue of the Li River flicks lazily past islands as it courses through serried hills like dragon's teeth.
Gazing at the Sea of Terra-Cotta Warriors at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Xi'an): The first sight of the tomb, situated in a hangarlike building, leaves many visitors stunned and awed. This destination is at the top of almost every visitor's list, and it does not disappoint.
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China ActivitiesStrolling Past the Old Russian Architecture in Harbin: At the heart of the Russian-built city, Zhongyang Dajie's unexpected cupola-topped Art Nouveau mansions are reminders of the 1920s and 1930s, when Harbin was the liveliest stop on the eastern leg of the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Dining on Shanghai's Bund: China's most famous waterfront street of colonial architecture, the Bund, has recently become the toniest address in town, with the redevelopment of a few formerly stodgy old buildings into some of the city's finest shopping and dining establishments. These rooftop restaurants serve up unsurpassed views of Shanghai, old and new.
Cycling the City Wall in Xi'an: The largest city walls in China have been much pierced for modern purposes and can be tackled in a modern way, too, with a breezy, traffic-light-free ride above the rooftops on rented bicycles and tandems. Behold views of remnants of vernacular architecture, clustered around small temples.
Unwinding in a Sichuan Teahouse: One of the great pleasures of being in Sichuan is drinking tea at a neighborhood teahouse. On any given afternoon at Qingyang Gong in Chengdu, for instance, seniors can be found playing mahjong with friends while their caged songbirds sit in nearby trees providing ambient music. As patrons eat watermelon seeds, nuts, dried squid, or beef jerky, attendants appear at regular intervals to refill their cups from copper kettles. For an afternoon of perfect relaxation, bring a friend and a deck of cards, or postcards to write, and forget about sightseeing for a few hours. |
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