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Go anywhere in the world these days, from London to New York, from Sydney to Tokyo, and you'll find one topic of conversation on people's lips more than any other -- China.
The economic powerhouse growth story has captured the world's imagination, and with the approach to the Beijing 2008 Olympics, China is only likely to get even more attention.
So why not visit this fascinating country for yourself? This lens and related lenses give you all the information you need for a perfect trip!
Related Lenses
- Beijing Lens
- The lowdown on what to see, where to stay, where to eat and where to play, as well as a bunch of Beijing-related resources.
- Shanghai lens
- Everything you need to know to make your visit to Shanghai a success, whether it's a two day business trip or a weeklong holiday.
- Hong Kong Lens
- The gateway to China, and a melting pot of East meets West - this lens brings you the best of Hong Kong.
- Sanya, Hainan Island
- Hainan Island is widely regarded as the "Hawaii of China" -- a few days at a resort in Sanya on Yalong Bay is the ideal way to relax!
Romantic Getaways
Some special places and unique spots to visit.
- Banyan Tree Ringha (Shangri-La)
- Banyan Tree Ringha in China's Yunnan province, is set within divine mountain peaks touched by the clouds, awe-inspiring ridges, deep canyons, torrential rivers, mystical plateaus, endless valleys, crystal-clear streams and the most tranquil of lakes.
- Banyan Tree Lijiang
- Another Banyan Tree in Yunnan Province, this one in the charming town of Lijiang.
- Moganshan Lodge
- Describe by the North China Daily News as "The skies of Italy, the verdure of Japan, the grandeur of the Rockies", Moganshan is a cluster of European style villas, built in the 1920s and 30s at a height of 700 metres above the East China Plain. Today it is resurrecting its reputation as the place to escape to from your hectic working life in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou, or even further afield in China, especially in the hot summer months.
Useful Links
- Guardian Travel - China
- A collection of articles and travel information from London's Guardian newspaper.
- Departures - China
- departures.com from American Express brings together a savvy collection of articles on travel in China. Worth checking out. (October 2005)
Recommended Travel Guides
Lonely Planet China
Widely regarded as the "bible" for travel in China, with the Lonely Planet in your pack, you can hardly go too far wrong.
Amazon Price: (as of 10/10/2008)
The Rough Guide to China 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Some people like cats, some people like dogs; some people are Lonely Planet people, some people are Rough Guide people...
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 10/10/2008)
China news from the People's Daily
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