An incredibly diverse and massive country, China is a wonderland that never ends. You’ll find that the “Chinese culture” is actually several different cultures as you travel between the provinces, taking in the sights and sounds of this ancient country. By the same token, you’ll never think of “Chinese food” the same way, and the style of cuisine varies tremendously between provinces. An up-and-coming country and economic powerhouse, China is still mostly rural and idyllic countryside, and you’ll find plenty of opportunities for trekking and exploring wherever you go on your China Vacation.

Chong Wen Men Hotel, Beijing. Conveniently located near the city center by Tienanmen Square, this stately hotel features fine French cuisine and finely-appointed rooms.

Shiner Hotel Shangri La, Yunnan. Affordable and very comfortable, the Shiner offers all the modern conveniences, excellent Chinese cuisine and a convenient location.

Liang An Hotel, Shanghai. This convenient, 13-floor hotel is surprisingly affordable and just 20 minutes from the airport.

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Beijing is the best place to start for any trip to China, and this major city offers a fascinating combination of old and new. Ancient wonders stand alongside modern structures, and you can get your first taste of authentic Chinese food. Kunming, in the Yunnan Province near the Tibetan border, provides stark contrast with the big city and a rare look at a splendid and ancient culture. Along the South China Sea, the Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of Hong Kong and Macau also present a wonderful opportunity to visit sparkling, modern cities, do some shopping, and drop in on a casino or two.

You can’t visit China without taking a trip to the Great Wall of China, but while you’re at it, pay a visit to the “Great Mall of China” in Beijing as well for a world-class shopping experience. While in Beijing, plan on spending a whole day in the Forbidden City. And when you’ve had enough of the big city, retreat to the Yunnan Province to explore the more remote and primitive areas of the country.

- Wulong Panda Reserve, Chengdu - Terra Cotta Army, Shaanxi Province - Yunnan Stone Forest, Yunnan Province - Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River, Sandouping (Hubei Province)