| China is a prime holiday destination with an eclectic | | | | courses in China. These can be found along the |
| mixture of breathtaking scenic landscapes, the | | | | southeastern coast in places like Guangdong and |
| most modern and vibrant cities, a fascinating mix | | | | Yunnan. |
| of ethnic cultures as well as renowned historical | | | | Shopping for the most exquisite local products |
| and cultural landmarks. | | | | No trip to China is complete without shopping for |
| With so much to offer, it is no wonder that | | | | some of the rich cultural and herbal products that |
| tourists to China cannot get enough of this | | | | China is known for. Carpets, artworks, porcelain, |
| amazingly diverse country. You will thus be spoilt | | | | handicrafts, teas and medicines are among some |
| for choice as you will always have the opportunity | | | | of the products that are worthy of your |
| to try out something or somewhere different | | | | attention in China. |
| every time you visit the country. | | | | One item which you cannot miss is Chinese silk. It |
| So you are planning your next China holiday, but | | | | has a rich and high quality texture and many |
| how do you go about selecting what to see, do | | | | intricate coloured patterns, making silk embroidery |
| and eat among the countless offerings available? | | | | from places such as Guangdong and Sichuan |
| Do not worry, as I shall provide you with a guide | | | | popular with tourists. |
| with information on the activities, shopping and | | | | Shopping in major cities would also be a delight. |
| food that you can indulge in the next time you | | | | You can find many market stores selling all kinds |
| visit China. | | | | of clothes, bags, shoes and other accessories at |
| Stimulating and engaging activities | | | | low prices. All you have to do is to bargain to get |
| For those of you who just cannot wait to get | | | | the best deals. |
| your adrenaline pumping, you can consider hiking | | | | Food, glorious food! |
| or trekking across some of the most incredible | | | | Chinese cuisine is renowned throughout the world |
| landscapes. You can try a hike along the Great | | | | and is even ranked one of the world's top three |
| Wall of China, granting you a first-hand experience | | | | cuisines. With cuisine elevated to an art form, you |
| of traversing the world-famous icon. Or you can | | | | will not find a more visually- or |
| consider hiking through beautiful Guizhou and its | | | | gastronomically-pleasing gourmet experience |
| varied landscapes of verdant forests, terraced | | | | elsewhere. Whether your favourite dish is Beijing's |
| rice fields and rugged peaks. | | | | Peking Duck or Guangdong's steaming dim sums, |
| If you prefer to be more deeply engaged in | | | | you will be able to find tasty delicacies almost |
| authentic local cultures, you can visit ethnic | | | | anywhere you visit. |
| minorities in places such as Yunnan and learn | | | | You do not have to visit fancy restaurants to |
| about their distinctive tribal folklore and way of | | | | sample some authentic cuisine; just patronize one |
| life. You can also pay a visit to the Shaolin Temple | | | | of many street stalls commonly found in any city. |
| in Henan province where you can witness some | | | | The variety of snacks with distinctive flavours |
| spectacular kungfu displays. | | | | and styles of cooking will surely leave a deep |
| Those who might choose to remain closer to | | | | impression on you. |
| civilization can play golf in some of the best golf | | | | |