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 village of Shuitouzhai sits nestling amongst rice fields and tea plantations in a beautiful valley located in Guizhou Province, in the northeast of Guiyang.
In the north-east of China, about 15 kilometers from the frontier with Kazakhstan, Tacheng is one of the least well known places to visit in Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
In the northern part of Yunnan Province, perched in the mountains of the Tibetan region of Kham, hides an astonishing village inhabited by Tibetan Catholics : Cizhong.
Perched at 3,500m in the Hengduan Mountains, Deqin sits on the Chinese/Burmese/Indian border. It's the last town in Yunnan before you cross into the Tibet Autonomous Region.
On the western border of China, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Yarkand dates back more than 2,000 years. It was a strategically placed stop on the Silk Road, being on the doorstep of the Indian Ladakh mountains.
On the border of the Yunnan and Sichuan Chinese Provinces, the clear waters of Lake Lugu are bordered by dozens of traditional villages including Baojiahe, a mountain settlement.
Daju is a small town located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, inYunna Province. Fans of trekking and walking are sure to be charmed by this village in the Haba Mountains, on the east bank of the Yangtse River.
Dehang or "pretty canyon" in the Miao dialect, nestles in the heart of the mountains in the west of Hunan province. This village is an enchanting place to stop for travelers who want to explore the region.
Situated to the north of Guangdong Province, on the banks of Beijiang River, a Pearl River tributary, Yingde is famous for its distinctive Yingde Stone as well as it's delicious black tea!