Where to begin with China? The country is the third largest in the world regarding land mass and has had a dominate presences in history. While traveling in China you will see everything you typically associate with the country and culture; but also so much more that you could possibly imagine.

The Forgotten City

Beijing is the capital of China and a city that is filled to the brim with historical buildings, cultural and is also the country’s main political center. It is the best city destination to witness China’s past merging with present day and to get a look into how the country used to me like centuries ago. Shanghai on the other hand is China’s future. The city has gone through rapid growth in the last century and is at the front, leading China into the unknown. The city is alive with a strong student and creative presence.

If you want to head to the top of the world, then Tibet is the only destination. Travelers for years have been visiting Tibet to fulfill their dreams to climb the highest mountain on earth, or to reach a personal spiritual awareness. It is truly a magical region.

Yangshuo

The natural landscape of China isn’t just in the Himalayas though. The country is hugely diverse, ranging from mountain ranges to swamp land, desert sand dunes to lush green fields. The long eastern coastline provides some very spectacular beaches that aren’t something normally associated with China. The Chinese wildlife is also diverse with some very spectacular animals including the Giant panda and the Siberian Tiger.

Culture and traditions are still very much a part of everyday life in China and still important and respected. Architecture, martial arts and visual arts are amongst some of the ways the culture is kept alive along with the region influenced cuisine.

China is a land just waiting to be explored. There is so much happening here, travelers will never be bored. It is a country with a strong history and no doubt an influential future so it’s now a great time to go see what makes it so special.