- City Tours in China
- Pilgrimage tours
- Hong Kong is a glorious city
- Traditional china
The People's Republic of China is hospitably open to tourists arriving every day in this amazing country from all over the world. It is difficult to imagine that you can drive a huge territory from north to south or from west to east, it is just as difficult to describe what kind of excursions there are in China. Therefore, let's pay attention to some of the most popular routes among the guests of the country, tell you about the time, cost and main attractions of a particular region.
City Tours in China
Shanghai, one of the most famous Chinese cities, has always been in the center of attention of tourists from Russia. This situation arose at the beginning of the 20th century, although at that time guests from the West were more likely refugees than curious travelers. An excursion to a small company will cost about $ 300 and will last 6–8 hours. During the journey, guests will have the opportunity to see the city in development, see the sights and monuments associated with different stages of life.
The journey conventionally consists of three parts, the first introduces the ancient city, the highlights will be the Temple of Confucius, the Garden of Joy and the Temple of the Spirits of the city. A visit to the tea house will leave your impressions, there is an observation deck from which you can see Shanghai at a glance. The second part of the excursion will acquaint with the life of the city in the late XIX - early. XX centuries, will tell about the French concession, the emergence of the English port. At the third stage, the astonished public will see modern Shanghai, striking with amazing architectural structures, skyscrapers, some of them have very beautiful names, like "Pearl of the East".
Pilgrimage Tours
Such routes are specific, they allow you to get acquainted with ancient places of worship and buildings, immerse yourself in the world of traditional beliefs and religions, and see the stunning temple complexes of Tibet. The route lasts about two weeks and costs from $ 1,500 per person (the company will pay less).
The price includes transfers, accommodation in hotels or guest houses, a guide, entrance tickets for visiting monasteries. But you need to be prepared for additional costs, for example, if you want to have a personal horse with a driver on the bark, use the services of a minibar and porters.
The tour starts from the main city of Tibet - the city of Lhasa and ends here. Of the main sights of the capital, the following historical and cultural sites cause the greatest delight among the guests:
- The Potala Palace, which is both a royal palace and a Buddhist temple complex, and is included in the UNESCO list;
- Jokhang Temple, located on Barkhor Street and considered the spiritual center of the whole of Tibet;
- famous lakes with interesting names, such as Demon Lake or Victory Lake.
This is followed by a transfer to Western Tibet, on the way tourists enjoy unearthly landscapes. The next stages of the route are Gyantsa, Shigatse with their amazing temple complexes, ancient architecture, amazing inhabitants.
Hong Kong is a glorious city
On the one hand, this city is part of the PRC, on the other hand, it is strikingly different from what tourists see in the vicinity. In any case, the guest will have a business trip or vacation in Hong Kong, one cannot do without a sightseeing tour. Duration from 3 to 8 hours, by car and on foot, cost from $ 100 for individual escort, $ 300 - escort of a small company.
There are options for getting around the city - double-decker buses, ferries or trams, cars. The same applies to the excursion program, there are many interesting places in Hong Kong, so guests have a choice - to see the modern city and its stunning architecture, walk through the rich expositions of local museums or enjoy natural views. The list of the main "chips" of this extraordinary city-state: Big Buddha; Hong Kong museums - history, science, art or tea ware museum; Oceanic Park; Planetarium.
There are also very unusual places in the city, for example, the lazy pedestrian street or the famous Hong Kong fountains. And every evening in Hong Kong, a magical and unique light and music show "Symphony of Light" is held.
Traditional china
Many tourists who come to Beijing or other large Chinese cities dream of seeing another country, not fashionable, modern, stuffed with gadgets, but a quiet province where the traditional way of life, customs, cuisine, and crafts are preserved. One of these towns, Zhujiajiao, is located not far from Shanghai, the excursion will last 4-6 hours, the cost for the company is about $ 300.
A walk in an ancient Chinese place, admiring the canals, a tea ceremony and national cuisine - all this allows you to see China from a different perspective, no less attractive than its cities of the future.
