China Tour Blogs

Get the Most out of Your Tour of China Those choosing to visit China will quickly realize once they’ve landed that the food differs markedly from the Chinese food found in the US.  In general, Americans consume Sichuan- or Hunan-inspired dishes when they eat “Chinese” food, and even these recipes have been tweaked to accommodate...Read More

New Bridge a Boon for Tourists Work has finally been completed on the 34-mile long bridge linking Hong Kong and nearby Macau with mainland China.  The bridge, costing roughly $20 billion, took nine years to build, and is now the world’s 6th-longest bridge, and the longest bridge that crosses the sea.  It will also contain...Read More

Some Tips while Touring China China features exotic landscapes and the opportunity to try food and drink you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the world (that’s right; “Chinese food” found in the US is not exactly the same as what the average Chinese person consumes at home). However, thanks in part to...Read More

Chengdu is Modern and Exceptional Highly-respected and well-known travel guide Condé Nast Traveler recently came out with its list of Top Holiday Destinations for 2019, and among the 19 regions selected is the city of Chengdu, capital of China’s central Sichuan province. While Chengdu’s more traditional and recognizable assets are pointed to, such as its...Read More

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