Independent Travel to China

A short guide about China

Would you like to tour China? Well it is officially known as the “People's Republic of China” and is a vast country in Eastern Asia, with the world's largest population. The first civilizations in China arose in the Yangtze River and Yellow River valleys at about the same time as Mesopotamia, Egypt and India developed their first civilizations. Outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences; China stood as a leading civilization for centuries with the makings of Paper, gunpowder, the compass and printing, being some of the greatest Chinese inventions.

Tourabout has a host of vacation packages to this remarkable country with 'must see' destinations where you can visit the Forbidden City and walk along the Great Wall of China in Beijing. Or tour the old and modern metropolis of Shanghai; a fascinating mix of East and West who’s historic Shikumen Houses gives the city a European flair. Not to be missed by any visitor to China is the Terracotta Warriors in ancient Xian; one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Here you can visit the Bell Tower or the Wild Goose Pagoda situated in the Da Ci'en Temple.

A river cruise on the splendid Yangtze River allows you to savor the majestic beauty of the world renowned Three Gorges – Qutang, Wu and Xiling gorges. Or you can enjoy the scenic Li River in Guilin, famous for its god blessed landscapes of mountains and water.

Visit Guiyang, known for its colourful culture represented by various ethnic groups, with many unique things to offer such as its wooden houses and breath-taking natural scenery. Tour vibrant Hong Kong to marvel at this shoppers' paradise or take the whole family to visit Hong Kong Disneyland to experience the “happiest place on earth”. For somewhere quieter – visit the idyllic paradise of Yunnan; and celebrate life in the tranquil old town of Kunming and the tribal area of the Dalai Lama. Maybe the wonderland of Lijiang, and Shangri-La’s ‘heaven on earth' will captivate you.

If you’re feeling really adventurous take a train journey from Xian to Xinjiang, travelling along the world's oldest and most historically important trade route – the ancient Silk Road, where the cultures of East and West meet. Mystical Tibet; the Roof of the World has never been more accessible, so trek Mt Everest, tour the Potala Palace and ride the Tibetan railway.

Discover many of China's ancient gardens and immerse yourself in Chinese cuisine and culture. So whether you want a luxury tour, a budget tour or something in the middle; at Tourabout we catalogue the best tours in China from the best tour operators to suit travellers in all categories.