Contrary to popular opinion, it is possible to travel independently around
\n China. However, having said that, it has to be one of the most frustrating
\n countries to travel in as the script is impossible to read for us Indo-European
\n language speakers. Here is a trip that gets around mostly through flying,
\n so it is a little easier to see the best parts of China this way and without
\n having to use the services of a guide. Travelling in China in this way,
\n you will need to arrange flights and accommodation and the rest you can
\n fill in as and when you arrive at places.<\/p>\n
Fly into Beijing and settle in your chosen hotel – there are plenty
\n of good tourist class hotels. Spend 2 whole days in Beijing. Sites to
\n see include the Forbidden City, Tian’anman square, the Temple of
\n Heaven etc. You can take guided day trips to the Great Wall of China,
\n the Ming Tombs and the Summer Palace.<\/p>\n
Fly from Beijing to Xian, the Imperial capital between 1,000 BC and 1,000
\n AD. Spend a couple of days in Xian: see the Terracotta Warriors, the Small
\n Wild Goose Pagoda and there are some hot springs close by. It’s
\n usually quieter to visit the Warriors in the afternoons.<\/p>\n
From Xian, fly to Shanghai, explore Shanghai for a couple of days, walk
\n down the Bund, the main road by the harbour, visit the Yu gardens and
\n the old city etc. Ask your hotel to book a day return train ticket to
\n Suzho, a place in China made famous for its silk production. Explore the
\n old town, stock up on silk clothes etc and return to Shanghai.<\/p>\n
Fly from Shanghai to Guilin, arrive at the airport, arrange to be met
\n by your hotel and ask them to book a day cruise down the River Li. This
\n is the most beautiful journey – distinctive rounded hills, and you
\n can get a chance to see life as it used to be many centuries ago. If you
\n have more time, it is possible to take longer cruises down the River Li
\n where you can sleep aboard. Your hotel will be able to advise. There are
\n also some caves in Guilin: the Reed Flute Caves that are worth a quick
\n visit.<\/p>\n
Fly from Guilin to Canton, explore around and take the train from Canton
\n to Hong Kong and finish your tour here after having spent a few days exploring
\n around.<\/p>\n
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