China

Ancient, but up-to-the-minute; familiar but unrecognisable; outwardly urban but essentially rural; conservative but path-breaking; space-age but old-fashioned. China is a land of fascination and eye-opening contradictions.

 China is vast, massive and on a scale beyond words. Island-hop around Hong Kong or gaze out over the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Glimpse at awe inspiring Himalayan peaks or trek around Tiger Leaping Gorge.

The Forbidden City in Beijing contains almost 9000 prayer halls, living quarters and rooms just north of Tiananmen Square. The Temple of Heaven grounds are a spectacle every morning filled with people practicing their morning exercises.

China’s amazing natural splendour is best experienced off the beaten track on an adventure holiday; trekking mountains, traversing deserts, plodding through grasslands and rainforests, enjoying trekking, horse riding, cycling or rafting, bird watching and nature tours.

Shanghai is a multi-cultural city of the future; amazing architecture and colonial history nestles with space-age buildings and infrastructure. There are museums, gardens, a variety of designer brand shops and nightlife.

China’s never-ending culinary adventure would probably be the most exciting aspect of your sojourn to this country. Adding much-cherished gastronomic memories to a truly memorable experience.