Visit Tibet: Roof of the World Potala Palace features the symbolic architecture of Tibet including many towers, houses, and chapels and is by far the greatest structure in all of Tibet. Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Norbulingka are all designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Situated to the side of Red Hill and the Lhasa River,...Read More
Making Your Beijing Tour Unforgettable In the heart of China, known for centuries as the “Middle Kingdom”, this palace was originally constructed during the early Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644 CE) and is among the best preserved imperial palaces in China. It is also the world’s largest ancient palatial structure. With thousands of rooms for...Read More
China’s Enduring Landmark One of China’s most recognizable symbols is the Great Wall, and each day, tens of thousands of visitors explore the various sections, the most popular being the Badaling section. Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi (259 – 210 BCE) initially conceived of the wall in the third century BCE. He ordered the wall to...Read More
The Pride of Xian Until 1974, one of China’s most significant archaeological discoveries lay hidden for two millennia. As archaeologists worked to unearth these historical relics, they found not one warrior, but an entire army consisting of thousands of clay soldiers. Even more miraculous is that each soldier is unique, having his own facial expressions...Read More
Explore China with the Experts If you’re looking for excitement and adventure, you’ve come to the right place. Earlier this month we featured our Western China Orient Express Train Tour. This coveted trip has very limited availability so we encourage you to book early so you can experience the trip of a lifetime! On the...Read More
If you’ve always dreamed of visiting the Orient, ChinaTour.com has an exclusive 10-day adventure that will propel you deep into the historical heart of China. Take a bullet train and explore the cultural and natural treasures of China first hand in 10 days. Here’s what you need to know about this exclusive 16-person tour....Read More
Come Visit the Origins of Chinese Civilization The Shandong Province is full of history, adventure and modern-day excitement. Located in the eastern part of China, this province extends south to the Yellow River. It also overlooks the Korean Peninsula and the vast Japan Archipelago across the sea. This area is home to more than 90...Read More
Preeminent China Travel Agency The Silk Road is an ancient network of trade routes that were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). This route linked trade across Asia, Europe and Africa for many hundreds of years. While a broad selection of merchandise traversed the Silk Road, the name is derived from...Read More
Ready to visit China? There is no doubt about it. China is one of the most ancient cultures on earth, and thus features some of the world’s oldest and most historic sites. If you’re looking to visit China with China Tour, you won’t want to miss these top 10 attractions! The Great Wall – At...Read More
A Trip to China You Will Never Forget World Heritage Sites are cultural or natural locations that are acknowledged for bringing universal value to our world. To be deemed a World Heritage Site, a landmark must have special importance and represent a unique cultural or natural legacy. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...Read More