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China is one of the biggest countries in the world and after it’s hosting of the 2008 Olympics, it has become a hot place for people to visit. There is the new China which is modern and full of high rise buildings in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Then there is rural China, which makes up most of the country, filled with lush greenery and rivers. China is full of history and has many historical sites which makes it popular with tourists; the Chinese civilisation is one of the oldest known to man. Visiting China is a great way to get a taste of what East Asia has to offer; there is the landscape, the history, the people, the shopping and the food to enjoy!
Flights
Flying to China from the UK is straightforward and you can generally fly from any major UK airport to an Asian destination, using major Airlines like Virgin, British Airways, Finnair, Lufthansa, Emirates, Cathay Pacific etc. You can fly direct to Beijing, for example from London airports. You can travel to China with a British Passport but be aware that you can be stopped and asked for your passport as an ID check. Always take a photocopy and remember than China is still not a country that you can travel freely in; take planned tours if you want to visit rural areas of the town. China is most popular in the summer months so be aware that flights may cost more at this time of year; the winter is low season and February is expensive due to it being Chinese New Year.Climate
China is a vast country and the climate can vary depending on where you are. From the North to the South there are various temperature zones; the northern most part, such as Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang Province is known as cold; the central area such as Jilin and Shandong is temperate and pleasant. The South area, which includes cities like Guangzhou and Wuxi is known as subtropical and therefore has hot summers. The Hainan province and Yunnan are known as Tropical and have therefore, very hot summers. If you are visiting an area in the south of the country, then expect warmer weather, and colder temperatures in the north.What to do
The capital of China, Beijing, has many famous sites to visit; for example the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Mind Tombs. You can visit the famous Tiananmen Square and see Chairman Mao’s body, which was frozen and is still on display today. The Great Wall is of course another must see; this was built approximately 200-400 years ago and can be seen from space.Shanghai is the other major city in China; it has been modernized to a huge degree and now houses many bright lights and attractions. It’s a great place to go shopping; why not get a custom made outfit for around £10? Chinese tailors are known to be some of the best in the world and will often make clothes for a rate much cheaper than in England.