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Vacation in China : Highlights & Travel Tips
China is a destination of extraordinary scale and contrast, where ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and fast-moving modern cities come together in one trip. Travelers are drawn by the chance to walk along the Great Wall, explore imperial landmarks in Beijing, see the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, cruise the karst scenery around Guilin, and experience the energy of Shanghai’s futuristic skyline. What makes China especially rewarding is its diversity: one journey can include mountain villages, Buddhist temples, giant pandas in Chengdu, world-famous cuisine, and vibrant cultural traditions that vary widely by region.
For travelers, the highlights go far beyond iconic sights. Food is a major part of the experience, from Sichuan hotpot and Cantonese dim sum to hand-pulled noodles and street snacks in local markets. High-speed rail makes it practical to cover long distances efficiently, but the country is vast, so planning a realistic route is important. Visitors should be prepared for language barriers outside major tourist areas, use translation and payment apps where possible, and check visa requirements, local holiday periods, and weather conditions in advance. Comfortable walking shoes, flexible planning, and booking major transport and attractions early can make a trip through China much smoother.
Popular travel destinations China
Best time to travel China
The best time to visit China is generally from July to November, with August, November, July, and October standing out as the most popular months based on travel demand. These months tend to offer the strongest traveler interest and a good mix of sightseeing opportunities, though it is wise to book early for August, October, and November because popular destinations can be especially busy.
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Hong Kong - Skyscrapers, Ferris Wheel, and Sushi
March 9th to 12th: Over four days, we explore Hong Kong step by step. Mostly using the local Metro MTR, bus, ferries, and also on foot. It works very well. The kids are always...
Shanghai
From Beijing, we took the train to Shanghai. While I imagined an old box with rotten, stinky seats, we were greeted by a state-of-the-art train that couldn't be better found in...
Day 101 Mount Everest
Wow, today is my 101st day of my journey. How quickly time flies and what I have experienced in it. This little anniversary must be celebrated, and where better than on the roof...
Day 98 The King's Caves
Today we are taking a trip outside of Lhasa. We want to visit the sacred caves where one of the Tibetan kings (I forgot which one) retreated to practice Buddhism. The murderer...
Day 93, 94 and 95 train journey to Lhasa
Across China, please
Day 92 The great Wall
An incredibly impressive structure
China in 72 hours
What a gigantic structure!...the Great Wall of China
The first day
The chaos has begun...
Conclusion
China is highly interesting. There are MANY Chinese, very many, and everywhere. They are friendly, but mostly speak NO English, which is surprising for a global power. However,...
Approaching Hong Kong, waiting for the flight to Sydney
After nearly 12 hours of flight, a layover in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, no time and no energy for sightseeing. Now waiting for the flight to Sydney. The weather forecast looks...
Hong Kong II - AKL
The view from the window on the 23rd floor suggests a beautiful day. After checking out, I take the hotel shuttle to Central Station and look for connections to Lantau Island....
Rural China
What fascinates me about rural China is the simplicity of daily life. At my in-laws', various agricultural products, some grown in their own garden, are chopped into small...
Lump of Money at the Iron Lion
In Iron Lion Park stands the Kaiyuan Temple, which displays a find of a large lump of money from the late Tang Dynasty (years 617/18-907) and the Northern Song Dynasty (years...
Taierzhuang
Our tourist trip was to the historic old town of Taierzhuang. In just under two hours, the distance of 450 km from Cangzhou to Zaozhuang is covered by train. Then, it takes...
Rural China
I am in the Chinese province. In this rural part of China's Hebei region, few foreigners come, and some small and large people look at me a bit bewildered. The houses are...
Beijing South
The Beijing South Railway Station is the largest train station in Beijing and one of the largest stations in Asia. It covers an area of 320,000 square meters and the 24...
Flight to China booked
So, the flight to China is booked. In mid-October we will fly from Munich with Air China directly to Beijing in 9 hours and 40 minutes. We will travel in the world's largest...
The twenty-third week
Day 158-164 On March 11th We took the train to Lijiang. We had specifically chosen accommodation where we knew that the hostess spoke good English. I was able to explain to her...
Zwischenhalt in Hongkong
Zwischenhalt in Hongkong - eine eindrückliche aber nicht unbedingt schöne Stadt
A day in Macau, China
We took a day trip to Macau. It's an hour boat ride to the Chinese coast. We did a hop-on hop-off tour and saw a lot. ...
Hong Kong
Steep ride to Victoria Peak
Sundays in Hong Kong
The weekend is almost over and Monday will be the first day at work. Today, I searched for the company one more time and found it! It wasn't easy to find the entrance among the...
First day in Beijing
Today there were a lot of new impressions for me. One of them is outstanding: China is not (anymore) comparable to the other Southeast Asian countries. At least Beijing could be...
Return flight - Beijing-Frankfurt-Berlin
To all readers: This blog also runs from the last to the first day of the trip. So the beginning of the tour is way down at the bottom :-) Saturday 27.01.18 The...
Hobart-Sydney-Peking
Hobart International Airport
Visit to the Great Wall of China
Through our hostel, we booked a tour to the Great Wall of China. For only 30€, we got transportation by bus, admission, and even a lunch. We were excited about our bargain, and...
Day 111 Big Buddha
A gigantic Buddha figure in a beautiful landscape
Day 110 When no plan becomes a plan
Since I had more or less spontaneously decided to fly to Hong Kong, I hadn't really prepared for it. So today I went out of the hostel without a plan and wanted to be surprised...
May 24. Li River
After an hour's bus ride, one reaches the departure point for several excursion boats in Tantiping. The check-in is similar to that for trains and airplanes: luggage control,...