FAR EAST
MAGLEV TRAIN Speed the 30km to Shanghai airport from downtown Shanghai in 7 minutes 20 seconds, reaching an incredible 350 km/hr in just 2 minutes.
XI’AN For a glimpse of real China, rise early to witness the locals performing their morning exercises, ballroom dancing and practicing Tai Chi.
Harbin
HARBIN Each winter Harbin comes alive to this celebration of ice and snow sculptures. Brave the Arctic climate for the most amazing ice architecture parks.
LHASA Visit the Potala Palace, an iconic centrepiece and former home of the Dalai Lama. Enjoy the views across the Lhasa Valley from Tibet’s greatest pilgrimage site.
CRUISE ON THE LI RIVER A cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo provides a glimpse of rural life and some of China’s most beautiful scenery.
DIM SUM, HONG KONG No visit to Hong Kong is complete without trying some dim sum. These mouth-watering Chinese snacks can be found at many of the 11,000 restaurants in the former British colony.
MACAU A short ferry ride from Hong Kong, Macau offers an interesting blend of European and Chinese heritage, rewarded by UNESCO World Heritage status.
CHINA BY TRAIN As high-speed train networks expand more destinations can be fitted into an itinerary avoiding the necessity of flying from city to city.
WATER VILLAGES The countryside around Shanghai is home to scenic water villages filled with networks of creeks and waterways; these historic towns still echo the cultural traditions of ages past.
LIJIANG, YUNNAN PROVINCE Explore this UNESCO World Heritage town with its cobbled streets and traditional Chinese wooden houses.
YANGTZE RIVER Cruise the mighty Yangtze, taking in the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam Project – for many the most relaxing part of their visit to China.
AFTERNOON TEA AT THE PENINSULA The world-renowned high tea at Hong Kong’s finest hotel is a ‘must’ for any visitor to the city.
SHANGHAI FINE DINING Dine supremely in a restaurant on The Bund or at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel with a stunning view of the city lights of Shanghai.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL With vast topographical extremes, China’s climate can vary considerably, although generally it has a temperate climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The southern climate is more temperate but generally spring or summer are the best times to visit. South West China, including Yunnan Province, enjoys a pleasant climate with Kunming known as the ‘city of eternal spring’. The many microclimates and higher altitude of places like Dali and Zhongdian lead to varied weather patterns but generally March to October are the best times to travel. National holidays between 01-07 May and 01-07 October are peak dates for domestic tourists and travel is best avoided if possible.
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