Introduction to China

A China trip offers its travelers the opportunity to explore one of the world’s oldest civilizations as well as one of the world’s greatest travel destinations. The sheer enormity of China’s populous (over one billion inhabitants) invite the culturally curious visitor. But the country also boasts a rich diversity of long-preserved traditions, and the recent embrace of an erupting technological economy.

A country of contrasts, China is quickly becoming a popular tour destination for many inquisitive travelers. Known for its complex history including dynasty uprisings and constant civil wars, a growing economy and stable political atmosphere are still in conceptual infancy. As such flexibility and patience are requirements for those traveling within this nation’s borders.

Given its dramatic economic growth in recent years due to loosened restrictions previously imposed on trade and enterprises, many predict that this great culture will rise to become a world superpower in the near future. China’s most widely recognized places of interest include the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. While the country claims some of the world’s most popular tour attractions, China has only recently begun to build an infrastructure to support foreign tourism, inviting others to come revel in the artistry of its rich history.

A China trip allows accessibility to some of the country’s 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Even Chinese food ranks at the top of the world’s great cuisines. China's distinct culture, identified so readily by certain unique hobbies such as acrobatics, martial arts, and calligraphy, is sure to awe and inspire any traveler in search of new experiences.