China is an immense country, both by its surface and its history. If you want to make the most of your trip to China, you will need to prepare well to focus on what you would most like to see. Our experts at Evaneos are here to help you with your selection.
Are you enthusiasts of great technological cities aiming to go further, aiming to go higher? Do not hesitate to stop for a few days in Hong Kong. You will also find the capital of the country, Beijing, equally enjoyable, dynamic, cosmopolitan and lively, or even in contemporary Shanghai .
Are you more attracted by untamed nature and love to have your breath taken away by incredible landscapes? Then you'll love admiring the rugged rocks of Huanshan, or taking advantage of the isolation of the national park of Jiuzhaigou in which you may be able to see wild pandas. Another example is Dunhuang near the Gobi Desert.
If you prefer landscapes designed by man, go for a walk near the small village of Dazhai, perched on a hillside, from where you can admire the rice terraces.
Finally, for lovers of history and monuments, you are spoilt for choice. Take Datong and its Buddhist caves, Xi’an and its army, Jinshanling and its section of the Great Wall of China a little away from the crowds of tourists. Not to mention the Dazu rock carvings inscribed with UNESCO.
In short, China is a true paradise for all travel enthusiasts!
The city of Kaiping, located in Guangdong Province on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, is famous for the villages that lie around it and their unique fortified houses, the "Diaolou".
In the extreme north-east of China, surrounded by Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan, the city of Burqin is a melting pot of different ethnicities. Chinese live side-by-side with Kazakhs, Uighurs, Mongols and Russians.
Situated to the west of Hubei Province, in central China , the town of Yichang sits on the banks of the Yangtze River. It dates back 2,700 years - although certain writings claim its roots go further back, to 4,000 years ago.
Mid-way between Dali and Lijiang, nestled between the fields and mountains of Yunnan, you'll find the wonderful village of Shaxi. Be prepared to step back in time.
Lake Kanas is a superb mountain lake, with turquoise water, that is 24 kilometers long, and is in the north west point of China, in the province of Xinjiang.
Mid-way between Kunming and Lijiang, in the heart of Yunnan, the town of Dali is nestled between the Cangshan Mountains, to the west and Erhai Lake, to the east.
This small, historical village, located 170 km from Xiamen and lying halfway between Nanjing and Yongding, contains a number of architectural treasures.
The wonderful Dong district of Sanjiang is in the north of the autonomous region of Guanxi, about 200 kilometers north-west of Guilin and 65 km to the west of Longsheng.