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China is a destination that inspires and fascinates with its historic sites, diverse scenery and rich culture. It is a land of beauty, poetic landscapes, dramatic gorges and striking alpine backdrops. In remote areas, the people and their culture are a world away from the rest of China. Following a proud history spanning over 5,000 years, China’s importance in the world continues to grow and will surely leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

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From the biggest, most magnificent sights on everybody’s bucket list – the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors to name a few, to languid pandas, vibrant mega-metropolises, serene landscapes and undiscovered corners, China is as diverse, complex and rich as a whole continent. Every province brings a new set of flavours to its cuisine and a new range of beliefs, philosophies …

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Planning a Trip

Visa Information South African passport holders do require a visa for China. Main Airport Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai Electricity There is an electricity supply of 220 volts throughout China. 240-volt appliances will work safely with this supply. The three-pin plug can be used in some …

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Highlights

Highlights in Beijing Tiananmen Square This famous site is the largest public square in the world and a major piece of both ancient and modern-day history. It’s an important place to visit, and can be done relatively quickly on your way to the Forbidden City. Forbidden City Home to 24 Chinese emperors over almost 500 years, the Forbidden City is …

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Events

Once you have arrived there will be plenty to keep you busy, but depending on the time of year, here are a few events taking place… Spring (May – May) Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) Qingming Festival (also known as Pure Brightness Festival or Tomb-Sweeping Day) falls on either April 4th or 5th of the Gregorian calendar, and is one of …

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Itineraries

Day 1: Shanghai Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Shanghai, China’s largest and most dynamic city. Day 2: Shanghai A full day tour begins with the Yu Garden (UNESCO). Owing to its ingenious design in Ming and Qing dynasties, it becomes a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture. …

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