HIGHLIGHTS
 
 
CHINA
About China
China isn't a country - it's a different world. Unless you have a couple of years and unlimited patience, it's best to follow a loose itinerary here, such as following the Silk Road, sailing down the Yangzi River, or exploring the Dr Seuss landscape of Guangxi Province. From shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the desert landscapes of Xinjiang, China is a land of cultural and geographic schisms. It's not that it has completely done away with its Maoist past - it's more that the yin of revolutionary zeal is being balanced by the yang of economic pragmatism.

 


When To Go
Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit China, though the higher altitude areas of Tibet, Qinghai and Western Sichuan are best visited in high summer (June-September). Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F-86°F) in these seasons - but bear in mind that nights can still be bitterly cold and it can sometimes be wet and miserable. Major public holidays, in particular Chinese New Year, are best avoided as it's difficult to get around and/or find accommodation.

Famous Tourist Attaraction
Beijing is capital of China. Each year tourists and visitors from around the world come to visit Beijing to experience the ancient China's art and culture. The historical sites in the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall attract thousands the tourists from all over the world.

Tian Tan meaning the Temple of Heaven, was built for the emperors in ancient China to worship Heaven. It covers the area of around 273 hectares.

Yonghegong which is also known as the palace of Eternal Harmony or Lamasery, lies on the eastern side of Yonghegong Street. It is the largest preserved lamasery in Beijing.

Lushan Mountain covering an area of 300 square kilometers. It is situated in the Jiangxi Province, the southern part of Jiujiang City, on the bank of Poyang Lake. It is one of China's famous mountains.

Dahanyang Peak the highest peak, is a well-known scenic area, summer resort and place for patients to recuperate. There are many impressive and wonderful peaks, unique waterfalls, and other historical sites. It has a warm and comfortable climate. The main scenic spots on the mountain include the Peak of the Five Old Men, ThreeStep Spring, Hanpo Pass, Lulin Lake, Great Tianchi Lake, Flowerpath, Ruqin Lake, Jingxiu Valley, Immortal's Cavern, Lesser Tianchi Lake, Donglin Temple, White Deer Cave Academy Lushan Botanical Gardens and Lushan Museum.

Peking Man site on the Longgu Mountain in the Zhoukoudian Village in Beijing is listed as a world cultural heritage site in 1987. It is a complete skull of an ape-man dating back 600, 000 years, which was discovered by archaeologists in the 1920s. The use of stone tools and evidence of Peking Man's use of fire were also found on the mountain.


Entertainment & Nights
Nightlife in China is full of fun and merriment with vast diversity of hanging our zones -- Dance clubs, Bars, Parties, Opera-shows, Eating joints, Live music bands and what not! Nightlife of a country plays an important role in generating tourism in the region on more successful bases as locals and tourist wants to freak out in the evenings and spend their time on some entertainment like cinemas, theatres, nightclubs etc. Almost every luxurious hotel facilitates entertainment. Magnificent nightlife venues can also be observed mostly in the heart of the city. One can hangout with the Peking Opera, Acrobatics, Dramas, Local ballad dances and singing or attending a music concert or can even visit a roadside disco. In fact it is ideal to go for the places that have been backed by other tourists or Chinese friends. Over the period of time China has witnessed the bustling of foreign motif pubs, new exotic bars and locally run clubs. All these joints are of a great source of excitement and enticement for both locals as well as its visitors.