China

The People’s Republic of China is many things to many people: It’s the most populous nation in the world, with over a billion inhabitants. It is one of the world’s oldest cities boasting of almost 4,000 years of history. It is a communist country, and the largest one to boot. It’s the home of the world’s longest wall – The Great Wall of China – stretching over 2,000 miles and is claimed to be seen even from space.   And that’s just the tip of the many things each of China’s cities can offer. The country’s particularly wide-ranging landscape is perfect for offering tourists an array of things to enjoy and explore in this vast, historic city in East Asia. From the vibrant, cosmopolitan metropolises of Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen to the most quiet, idyllic country sides of Urumqi (which holds the title of the most inland city in the world) and GenHe, will definitely pique even the most discerning traveller’s fancy.   What makes any travel to China even more fascinating is the sheer number of historic architecture and artefacts, places to see and do, as well as its interesting culture and cuisine. Many of the nation's relics and ruins from its ancient settlements and dynastic rules have survived and can still be enjoyed by history buffs. Stories of adventure and travel along the ancient trade routes of the Silk Road are still remarkably well-documented and experienced on foot - one of the great activities in China for those seeking to learn about the country.   And what better way to discover the innermost workings of this country than through its people. Granted that most citizens will never understand a shred of English, interacting with them and watching them as they go about their daily activities is enough to fill anyone's day with ceaseless entertainment and drama.   Holidays in China are best spent on organized tours, especially for the first-timer. Because there are so many places one can visit, it's easy to get lost and be confused. However, travelling to China is slowly but surely becoming easier as many China airports are located in cities offering the nation's major tourist attractions.