5 Reasons To Visit China In 2016

A country where the modern and the traditional meet, China is an exciting, breathtaking and ever-changing destination with rice terraces, high-rise cities, mountain ranges and futuristic technology. Stop dreaming and visit China in 2016 for a travel experience like no other place on Earth.

The Food

No matter how many reasons we give you to visit China in 2016, the food is always going to be number one. We often think of Chinese food as the sweet and sour tubs of fried food from home, but what you find at your local take away couldn’t be further from the truth and the world of flavour you’ll find in China. With eight main cuisines that are drastically different from one another, you could spend months travelling in this vast country and never taste the same thing twice.

Adventure

A trip to China is guaranteed to be an adventure. Whether you take a short city break and try to navigate one of its sprawling metropolises or if you head out into the rural areas and spend time with the locals.

If you want to do something out of the ordinary China has you covered. You could climb Everest one day, trek the great wall the next and cruise down an enormous and majestic river to recuperate.

With every type of landscape and terrain imaginable you can take every style of adventure holiday in one country. Skiing, hiking, city breaks, beach holidays and more.

History & Culture

With over 5000 years of history, numerous world heritage sites and a diverse range of tradition, China is extraordinarily rich in history and culture. There are the obvious ones; The Great Wall, The Terracotta Warriors, The Shanghai Bund… But what about the ancient water towns, the mountain ranges that inspired Avatar, the sacred temples dotted around rural landscapes and city centres and the winding lanes of local hutong neighbourhoods? China is a country of never-ending opportunity for discovery.

Nightlife

When you think of Chinese nightlife one thing comes to mind – KTV! The booze-fuelled karaoke sessions are certainly a huge part of Chinese nightlife. However, they’re now more often the last stop in the early hours of the morning after a night out in one of China’s plethora of restaurants, neighbourhood taverns, rooftop bars, and super-clubs. In a country where the normal price of a beer starts at $1 or less, many restaurants stay open 24hours and taxi rides are the cost of a bus ride here – the nightlife is booming.

Something For Everyone

China is enormous, with a population that makes up 1 in 3 people in the world and a country that is roughly the same size as the continent of Europe. If you can’t find what you’re after here – it probably doesn’t exist. No matter whether you prefer luxury resorts and fine dining – or hiking, staying in local villages and street food (or anything in-between), China has you covered.

GuideWe Travel

Our friends over at GuideWe Travel are helping people to create trips tailored to their preferences in all of the above, with unique experiences thanks to their network of local experts and guides. If you’re considering/planning a trip to China this year, it would be worth getting their free advice and/or cashing in on some of the incredible savings being offered over the holiday period.

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