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China Hotels
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Chengdu Tours
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Beijing’s Temple of Heaven
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Shanghai’s Bund
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Yangshuo Tours
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Chinese Music
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History of Xian
Xian is one of the must visit cities in most China tours. This is mainly down to the fact
Tai Chi Chuan
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Yangtze River Cruises
The Yangtze River or “Yangzi” is part of many China tours and holidays but how much do
Essential Shanghai
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Touring Beijing
Most China tours are likely to visit Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of Ch
Visit Hong Kong
Hong Kong remains one of the world’s most important cities and certainly one of the most
The Silk Road
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Beijing’s Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is situated in the North West of Beijing in Haidian District, an area fa
Chinese Inventions
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Chinese Language
In a country so densely populated and with many regional dialects it’s actually fairly a
Guide to Chinese Dynasties
Although China has been a republic for roughly a century now it has spent most of it’s h
China Tour Planning
When looking to plan your first China tour it is best, rather obviously, to first have a t
Peking Duck Guide
One of China’s most famous culinary gifts to the world and a dish with an etiquette and
Walk the Great Wall
Without a doubt the most famous attraction that there is in China and quite possibly one o
Beijing’s Forbidden City
One place certain to be on anyone’s “To-do” list on their first trip to Beijing is t
Chinese New Year
By far the most important festival or National Holiday to the Chinese is the Spring Festiv
Scenic China
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Suzhou’s Gardens
Traditional Chinese Gardens – the path to enlightenment through horticulture. The Zen ga
A Visit to Pingyao
One of the places that I’d usually recommend to someone who wants to visit somewhere a b
Evening Activities in China
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Visiting Shangri La
I was sent to this mythically named town in the clouds in 2012 on one of our regular fact
Meeting the Terra Cotta Army
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Best Time to Visit China
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China’s Yunnan Province
Many people have a picture of what China looks like in their head before they embark on th
Public Holidays in China
China has many different public holidays but the two that most people booking a tour to Ch
Shopping in China
Shopping is often a big feature of China tours and the golden rule is "Everything is negot
Chinese People & Ethnic Minorities
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Trains in China
Train services in China, much like everything else in the country, have undergone a major
Chinese Food & Regional Cuisine
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Why Visit Beijing
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