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Visit Cities in China:
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China has a very complex history that runs the course of thousands of years, and dates back to the some of the earliest civilizations on record. The first societies in China appeared at about the same time as societies from Mesopotamia, Egypt and India developed. For many centuries, China stood as a leading civilization, outperforming other nations in terms of art and science. For example, paper and gunpowder were originally Chinese creations. The Chinese people set the precedent in many advances in astronomy and medicine. China also energetically explored the world, trading with various other countries. Trips to India and Arabic countries were common by the 6th century, and China's world dealings continued to expand until the 15th century. However, by the year 1425, the country turned inward and even displayed some hostility towards Western traders. Records of trading voyages were destroyed and abandoned out at sea. China's history is complicated because of the emergence of several dynasties.
Though China continues to remain an inward nation, in recent years much effort has been put forward by its leaders to promote a more "harmonious society" and to improve the nation's economy. Tourism in China has also expanded during the last few decades, as there has been an ease of restriction and an increase in the rich middle class population. The World Tourism Organization has states that China has been projected to supply 100 million guest travelers by the year 2020, the second fastest growing nation for tourism in the world.
If you plan to visit China then it is very likely you will need to acquire an L visa. (Unless you plan a short trip and are from Japan, Singapore or Brunei) You can get assistance with this procedure by contacting your travel agent, the Chinese embassy or a consulate. Be aware that some regions in China (such as Hong Kong) may require their own visas. Also be aware that political struggles can sometimes affect the tourist's ability to get visas. For instance, Nigerians are currently not able to get visas because of Nigeria's involvement with Taiwan. When planning a trip to China, you will run across the names of these major airlines that provide transportation services, including Oasis Airways, Tiger Airways, Bangkok Airways, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and Asian airlines.
What are some of the must-see destinations once you get inside China? The most popular cities for travelers include Beijing, the capital city and host of the upcoming Olympic Games. There is Guilin, a city well known for its mountains and rivers and Shanghai, a major commercial area for shopping tourists. The Great Wall of China is an historical feature to see, as Hainan Island, described by some as a tropical paradise. You can visit the Yungang Grottoes in the Shanxi Province, a sacred museum of over 51,000 Buddhist carvings dating back to 1,500 years ago. There are also the Five Great Mountains of Taoism: Mount Tai, Mount Hua, Mount Heng (Hunan) Mount Heng (Shanxi) and Mount Song.
Some vacations are just good family fun-but a trip vacation to China is an historical adventure, and a once-in-a-lifetime trip worth taking. |
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