China Tours - The Mighty Yangtze
Cruise into the heartland of China on the Mighty Yangtze River, this phenomenal itinerary offers you a panorama view of China's past, present and future, with eye-opening visits to the Imperial Beijing, Historical Xian, laid back Chengdu, classic Suzhou, water town Tongli, and Cosmopolitan Shanghai in a memorable 15-day vacation.
Begin with Beijing, where you tour the imperial capital's many charms, including the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall of China. Continue to the ancient capital city of Xian, tour the city's many pagodas and temples, go for a bicycle ride along the city wall, and see the famous Terracotta Warrior Army.
Then you fly to Chengdu, to visit the Giant Panda Reserve, sip an afternoon tea at a local bamboo tea houses, and taste the famed Sichuan spicy food. Later, you take an exciting train ride, through the fertile Sichuan Basin, to Chongqing to start your relaxing 3-night cruise down the mighty Yangtze. Sail through the picturesque Three Gorges and admire its timeless beauty.
Your inspiring journey concludes at Shanghai, where you walk on the colonial Bund, and visit many of its modern architectures. From Shanghai, you take a day excursion, touring Suzhou's classic gardens, and strolling on Tongli's Old Street.
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My China Travel Tips after 47 Days of Traveling China // This is China
After an entire summer of traveling China, I want to give you my travel tips, suggestions, and warnings about traveling the country. This is what you need to know about travelling in China. How much things cost. How to get around. How you can travel off the beaten path. I find China a difficult country to travel. The language barrier has a greater impact than most other destinations. In this video, I discuss hotels, food, and transportation - including what to expect and how you can make your trip go smoothly.
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TOP 10 of CHINA: MUST SEE SIGHTs & HIDDEN GEMs for your FIRST VISIT
These are my TOP 10 MUST SEE SIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS that we saw during our 5 weeks in China. From busy cities to cute hipster towns. Natural wonders to man made gems. China really has everything need to make it your next favourite travel destination: this is your China travel inspiration!
In this video, we look at the best places to visit and some of the most useful China travel advice for your first visit: including train travel, how to access the internet through a VPN and how to deal with culture shock.
EVERY PLACE FEATURED AND INFORMATION MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO (in alphabetical order).
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I should really have mentioned this in the video. Before your trip, make sure you download WeChat (it's free) for scanning things in shops and restaurants for translation. Didi is also a good one, it's the Chinese Uber!
BEIJING
The capital of China is a big, busy city but it's little hutongs are a lot of fun to explore. The Summer Palace and the Forbidden City are both really worth seeing as well.
CHAKA SALT LAKE -
A lesser visited gem, located about 4 hours away from the city of Xining in Qinghai province. Famous for it's mirror-like reflections of the sky.
CULTURE SHOCK
I received a lot of comments saying that people had some reservations and fears about visiting China. To be honest, I felt the same way before I went.
DALI -
An ancient city in Yunnan province that has a little bit of everything that I love! There's nature on the shores of Erhai Lake and up in the heights of Canshan Mountain. The stunning Three Pagodas temple and the bustling culture of the ancient city.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA -
Requires no introduction. But I really recommend exploring the wilder and more remote areas of the wall, rather than the touristy sections. In this film I looked at 3 different areas and compared the strengths and weaknesses of each.
HONG KONG -
A giant, sprawling city. Which also has some amazing natural spots like Lantau Island and Kowloon Park, That's what I focussed on in my travel film.
KUNMING -
Kunming has a reputation for being a transport hub, but it's actually a really fun city to spend a few days. The Dragon Gate and Green Lake Park are particularly great and are the main focus of my travel guide linked above.
LIJIANG OLD TOWN -
A beautiful ancient town with stunning maze like streets. It rained most of the time we were there, so I went searching for the little hidden gems of the streets.
RAINBOW MOUNTAINS -
This was the best day that I had in China. Away from the Danxia Landform Geopark is a peaceful national park that is so worth exploring. It feels more like Australia or the US than China.
SHANGHAI -
The last stop that we had in China. You can get some amazing views from the World Financial Centre Viewpoint.
TRAIN TRAVEL IN CHINA
The main way we got around China. We booked everything through China Highlights, which made thinks very easy (not sponsored, just good):
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XIAN -
I spent 24 hours exploring Xian and it definitely wasn't enough time. The Terracotta Warriors are amazing, but my film focusses on the other gems of the city.
XINGPING -
Home to the best view in China: Laozhai Mountain.
YANGSHUO -
Beautiful karst mountains, rivers and hiking. My video guide features everything we did there and it's a pretty extensive list! Including instructions on how to get to the best viewpoint in the area.
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China - a cinematic travel video
中国 - 景区旅游视频
In our recent exploration of the country of China, I wanted to capture not only the places, but the people as well. From day one China exceeded our expectations. The country, with its natural and historic beauty, overwhelmed us. But its people forever captured our hearts. ❤????????
在我们对中国的探索中，我不仅要捕捉地方，还要捕捉人民。从第一天起，中国超出了我们的预期这个拥有自然和历史美景的国家让我们不知所措。但它的人民永远抓住了我们的心。
Our first stop was Beijing, with lodging at Beijing Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel. Our favorite places there included the Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and Beihai Park. We utilized the public transit system to get around and it was no problem at all. The subway system and buses were very clean and extremely safe. And we called upon China Highlights, a private tour company, to get us to and from the Great Wall.
Next was Chengdu and Emeishan. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas was gorgeous! We arrived first thing in the morning, with the weather nice and cool, almost no crowds, and the pandas were awake and feeding! We also enojoyed the wide and narrow alley pedestrian malls, Old Chengdu, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, the Leshan Giant Buddha, and of course Emei Mountain with it's multitude of monestaries and temples.
Guilin and Yangshou were next. From Guilin, we visited the breathtaking landscape of the Longji Rice Terraces and had lunch in the village up above. In September the rice was about ready to harvest, so the fields were full of color. The next day we went on a spectacular cruise down the Li River. Wow, those mountains! Our lodging was our favorite of the entire trip at Gui Lin Yi Royal Palacein the heart of Guilin Park.
Yangshuo was our favorite city, surrounded by majestic karst mountains. We watched the Impression of Sanjie Liu show at night, went bamboo rafting down the Yulong River, and rode bikes through the countryside. Incredible landscapes in every direction.
We arrived in Hong Kong just in time for the Mid-Autumn, or Moon, Festival. Once again we utilized the public transit system, which was safe, clean, and fast. We sailed on a traditional Chinese junkaround the harbor and were able to witness the Light Show at night. We also enjoyed Tian Tan Buddha, Nan Lian Garden, and witnessed the Tai Hang Fire Dragon dance as well. Simply spectacular!
One could visit China for the history alone. But the incredible gardens, architecture, and landscapes cannot be missed. China's greatest asset, however, is it's people. We found a new love and respect for the Chinese. Such a great country. Such a great people. You must go see for yourself.
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Our lodging, or base camps, were in Beijing, Chengdu, Emeishan, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Hong Kong.
Footage includes pandas from the Chengdu Research Base, the Li Jiang River, Tai Hang Fire Dragon, Peking Opera, the crowd outside of the Lama temple, Hong Kong subway, a young man at Beihai Park, a little girl in a city park, ethnic woman cooking bamboo rice, Wang Da Mei near Yangshuo, temple in Jingshan Park, women exercising in Jingshan Park to the voice of Jing Dong, the Great Wall with Jin Qinggang, the Temple of Heaven, bamboo leaves, pandas, Leshan Giant Buddha, Chinese guzheng player, a street food market, burning incense, tai chi father and daughter, Sichuan Opera, Li River cruise, Impressions of Sanjie Liu show, bamboo rafting down the Yulong River, views from the Yulong River Valley, Hong Kong harbor at night and the Dukling traditional Chinese junk, fire dragon dance, Sichuan Opera, a woman in Old Chengdu, women exercising in Jingshan Park, and a man practicing tai chi in Jingshan Park. Whew!
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YANGSHUO: China's Most Beautiful Mountains | Best Things To Do
Your definitive travel guide to Yangshuo, China: The most beautiful mountains I've ever seen.
We'll take a look at Yangshuo's nightlife, climbing to the best viewpoints, the best accommodation and all of the best things to in the national park.
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Here's a detailed breakdown of information as mentioned in the film (a table of contents, if you will):
0:30 - Views from the Train Ride from Hong Kong to Yangshuo
1:14 - Arriving in Yangshuo: What is the town like?
A bit of background on the town and how it might not be the nature serenity you are looking for.
1:35 - How to get to the Yangshuo TV Tower Viewpoint (hard climb)
The best views in Yangshuo are accessible from the town centre, but it's a pretty long climb up to the top of a mountain. We followed the instructions on how to get there by ILP Blog, a really good article. Remember to bring 10 Yuan per person:
3:23 - This is what the TV Tower view looks like
4:03 - The Views from Yangshuo Park (easy climb)
A much less physically demanding climb to some nice views over the town. It's a really nice public park too, definitely worth checking out.
4:28 - Our Accommodation, Sudder Street Guesthouse
Great place to stay, just outside the town centre. An amazing pool, with great views. Dorms are £3 a night and private rooms (en-suite) with a balcony are £18.
4:55 - Yangshuo National Park
This is where you'll spend most of your time and where you will find the famous bamboo rafts that you've seen on Instagram. We rented bicycles to get around, but some people rent mopeds/motorbikes instead. You're going to want the freedom of your own transport.
6:00 - Here's the bamboo rafts
6:26 - Moon Hill, my favourite sunset spot (and favourite part of Yangshuo in general). A natural archway that has featured in one of the Transformers films I think.
And thats it. Any questions, let me know in the comments!
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China Tour 2018
A short video about my tour to China and the amazing time I had when I went there as an exchange student at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai
Beijing China | Tour The Ming Tombs in China
Visit the ancient Ming Tombs near Beijing China
Splendid China Vacation Yangtze River cruise 16 days
See the best of China on this splendid tour. Explore the imperial treasures of Beijing, the splendors of Shanghai and the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi'an. Cruise down the Yangtze River to see the Three Gorges. On this 16-day tour, you can see them all.
Day-by-day Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival
Arrive in Beijing. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 02 Beijing
One-day tour to the Great Wall and the Ming Tomb including the Sacred Road.(BL)
Day 03 Beijing
One-day tour to Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.(BL)
Day 04 Beijing-Xi’an
Visit the Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven in the morning. Leave for Xi’an by night train.(BL)
Day 05 Xi’an
Arrive in Xi’an. Transfer to the hotel. One-day tour to the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.(BL)
Day 06 Xi’an
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum and the Forest Steles. (BL)
Day 07 Xi’an-Chengdu
Transfer to the airport. Leave for Chengdu. Transfer to the hotel. Visit Cotta of Poet Mr. Du Fu and Panda base park.(BL)
Day 08 Chengdu
Visit the Leshan (Big Buddha) and Emei-Moutain.(BL)
Day 09 Chengdu-Chongqing
Transfer to Chongqing. Embarking on boat Yangtse cruiser.(BL)
Day 10 Yangtze River
Yangtze Cruise (BLD)
Day 11 Yangtze River
Yangtze Cruise(BLD)
Day 12 Yichang-Shanghai
Arrive in Yichang. Transfer to airport. Fly to Shanghai. Transfer to hotel.(BL)
Day 13 Shanghai-Hangzhou
Travel to Hangzhou by train. Enjoy a one-day tour to the West Lake, the Six Harmonies Pagoda, the Huaguang Park and the Tea Garden. (BL)
Day 14 Hangzhou-Shanghai
Free at leisure in the morning. Leave for Shanghai by afternoon train.(BL)
Day 15 Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, Bund and Nanjing shopping street.(BL)
Day 16 Departure
Transfer to airport for home flight. End of service.(B)
Items included:
* 14 lunches in local restaurants and 2 dinners on board the ship on the Yangtze River cruise (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,D=Dinner)
* Accommodation in 3-4 stars hotel with breakfasts.
* Domestic Flights (economic class) and trains indicated in the program with taxes
* Private air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
* Local English-speaking guide.
* All admission fees mentioned above.
Items not included:
* Gratuities to the guides and drivers.
* Excess baggage charges and any personal expenses.
* International flights
* Travel insurance
Notes:
1. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
2. We can also tailor make this tour just for you.
3. Single Room Supplement: USD 1185
Our trip to China 2016
In the summer of 2016, five young Norwegians set out on an adventure to China.
Footage from Beijing, the Great Wall, Kunming and Xixuangbanna.
CHINA DAY 1: Forbidden city, Imperial garden, & Jingshan Park
It was our first time travelling to China! Here are some of the fun moments of our first day in Beijing.
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An AMAZING Trip to CHINA!!!
This was my third trip to China. I had an amazing time with the students, the orphans, and the people of China. If you have any questions leave them in the comments below.
The First song is best day of my life by American Authors
The Second song is Geronimo by Sheppard
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Chengdu, China
Summer 2018
Grand China with Mysterious Tibet China Vacation
Known as the Roof of the world, Tibet Autonomous Region is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Buddhism continues to define Tibet’s culture. As capital of Tibet, Lhasa is attractive with a 1300 years history, brilliant culture, unique folklore and enchanting highland view. Our 16 days travel will lead you to the holy land by the world’s highest railway: Qinghai-Tibet railway, across the most murderous terrain on earth, the permafrost, or even peak at altitude of 17 000ft. You will also have a face to face amazing experience of the highest mountain of the world – Mt.
Everest! Just join us to experience the unique scenery and landscapes!
Day-by-day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
Arrive in Beijing, meet and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. (L)
Accommodation: Beijing Rainbow Hotel (3-4*) or similar.
Day 2 Beijing
Visit: Great Wall and Ming Tombs (including the visit the Ding Tomb and Sacred Way). (B, L)
Day 3 Beijing
Visit: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace. (B, L)
Day 4 Beijing – Xining
Transfer to airport for morning flight to Xining. On arrival, meet and pay a short visit to city center. Transfer to railway station for overnight train K9801 to Lhasa at 14:56. (B, L)
Accommodation: on board, soft sleeper, 4 berth cabin.
Day 5 Xining – Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa at 15:40. Meet and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure, acclimatize to high altitude.
Day 6 Lhasa
Visit: Potala Palace, Barkhor Market, Jokhang Monastery, Sera Monastery. (B, L)
Accommodation: Yak Hotel (3*) or similar.
Day 7 Lhasa
Visit: Drepung Monastery, Tibetan Family, Norbu Lingka. (B, L)
Day 8 Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse
On the way to Gyantse, pass one of the most sacred lakes in Tibet, called Yamdroktso Lake. After about 4hrs driving, arrive Gyantse and visit Palkhor monastery. Arrive Shigatse in the late afternoon, the second largest city in Tibet. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Shigatse Manasarovar Hotel (3*) or similar.
Day 9 Shigatse – Dingri
Visit: Tashilhunpo Monastery, New Palace of Panchen. In the afternoon, take a 4 hrs drive to Dingri. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Everest Hotel (2*) or similar.
Day 10 Everest Base Camp
Take a drive to the foot of the Mt. Everest and take a carriage to visit the Everest Base Camp and the Rongbuk Monastery. Transfer back to hotel in Dingri. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Dingri – Lhasa
Transfer back to Lhasa. (B, L)
Accommodation: Yak Hotel (3*) or similar.
Day 12 Lhasa – Chengdu
Transfer to airport for flight to Chengdu. Meet and visit the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Wenshu Temple. (B, L)
Accommodation: Shudu Hotel (3*) or similar.
Day 13 Chengdu – Shanghai
Visit Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in the morning. Transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai. On arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. (B, L)
Accommodation: Xin Mei East China Hotel (3*) or similar.
Day 14 Shanghai
Visit: Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road. (B, L)
Day 15 Shanghai – Suzhou – Shanghai
Take a 1 hr drive to Suzhou by car or bus. Visit: Humble Administrator's Garden, Panmen Water Gate, Silk factory, take a boat ride on Grand Canal. Transfer back to Shanghai in the late afternoon. (B, L)
Day 16 Departure
Transfer to airport for home flight. End of service. (B)
Items included:
*Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurants (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
* Featured accommodation, with daily breakfast (based on double standard room)
Beijing: Rainbow Hotel (3-4*) or similar;
Lhasa: Yak Hotel (3*) or similar;
Shigatse: Manasarovar Hotel (3*) or similar;
Dingri: Everest Hotel (2*) or similar;
Chengdu: Shudu Hotel (3*) or similar;
Shanghai: Xin Mei East China Hotel (3*) or similar.
*The above sightseeing program with entrance admittances.
*Domestic trains and flights as above mentioned.
*Private air-conditioned car transportation in China.
*English speaking tour guide.
Items not included:
*International flights.
*Gratuities to guides and drivers.
*Personal expenses and excessive baggage charges.
Notes:
1. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
2. The prices are only Valid from April 1 2013 to November 30, 2013
3. We can also tailor-make this tour just for you.
4. This tour is only valid for groups over 5 people.
5. Single Room Supplement USD 649
2016 China Trip Day 15 in The Summer Palace, Beijing China
The Summer Palace (Chinese pinyin: Yíhéyuán), is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, China. It serves as a popular tourist destination and recreational park. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (Wànshòu Shān) and Kunming Lake (Kūnmíng Hú), it covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometres (1.1 sq mi), three-quarters of which is water.
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Xi'an Ancient Wall/Lacquer Factory-Xi'an, China (Private Tour + Historical Facts)
The Xi'an City Wall is the most well-preserved and intact part of the Chinese ancient city walls. It is also one of the largest and most intact ancient city wall structures in the world. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644), it's purpose was military fortification. The wall is 40 feet tall and runs for 8.5 miles.
Lacquer is a natural substance obtained from the lacquer tree. Raw lacquer, the sap of the tree, hardens after contact with the air. Lacquer trees take 3-5 years to mature to the point where they can be tapped for their sap. The tree is indigenous to China, and that is why China leads the world in lacquer resources.
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Teach English in China: Pros and Cons | Training Schools vs. Universities
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So, you're looking to teach in China? Here are some pros and cons if you're going to be teaching at a university or training school. For me personally, universities are the way to go! Here they are:
Working at a training school, you will have:
- Longer working hours. Many, if not most, training schools will sign you for something around 22-25 teaching hours a week, not including “non-teaching hours.” This includes: English First, i2 International Education, Wall Street English, Disney English, New Oriental, Meten English. You can sign part-time contracts with most of these companies, but generally speaking, if you want a living wage, a full-time job, and a Z visa (work visa), you’re gonna put in the hours.
- Higher pay. You’re working longer hours, so you will get paid more. Salaries range from 140/hr to 200+/hr. If you’re teaching 25 hours a week, you can work that out. Some training schools give housing stipends/other compensation, so you’ll be making 10-15k yuan/month.
- No experience / credentials needed, depending on where and which company you teach at.
- No housing included. You’re on your own for a place.
- Lots of young students and annoying parents with abnormally high expectations.
- Fairly rigid curriculums to follow and little freedom to teach what you like.
- Not a normal social life. You’ll be working weekends.
Working at a university, you will have:
- Shorter working hours. Most university contracts are for between 12-18 teaching hours a week, with 16 being the most common. However, each “hour” is usually 45 or 50 minutes, followed by a break, then another “hour,” so you’re not teaching the whole time.
- Lower pay. Working less = less money, of course.
- Experience / credentials needed. This also depends on where you’re going to be. If you want to be at a university and you don’t have any experience, you’ll have to start small. You’ll at least need your original degree, and sometimes they’ll want to see your transcripts as well! They’re cutting down on fake degrees.
- More free time!!
- Housing included (most of the time) or a housing stipend.
- Complete freedom to teach what you like, sometimes to a fault.
- Older students, often (not always) with better English, so you don’t need to teach from the ground up.
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