China flights

China Flights - Stopover Destinations

There is usually little extra cost to your China flights if you just transit, or opt to take a stopover. A two night stay is usually enough for a good rest, and enough time to have a good look around the highlights of the city. We can arrange your accommodation, and there is plenty of choice from a simple comfortable lodge, to deluxe hotels, always centrally located of course.

If you're thinking of incorporating China into a multiple stop, or Round the world itinerary, again we have the knowledge and airline deals to arrange these. Just contact us.

Below are some of the more popular stopover destinations for our China flights.

Bangkok

Thailand's 'city of angels', Bangkok, has everything and is a favourite stopover destination of China Travel Plan.

Amongst the traffic jams, there are glittering temples, great shopping, vibrant nightlife and friendly locals. There is more than enough to occupy you for a few days' stopover, head for the Grand Palace, the Royal Palace of King Bhumipol, and Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand's most important temple. Wat Po, with its enormous Reclining Buddha, is also recommended, as is the famous 'School of Massage', try a herbal massage if you're still feeling stiff from the flight?

Thailand's shopping is legendary, from the local markets and their amazing bargains, to super shopping mauls where it's possible to spend an entire day indoors. Thai food is also one of Thailand's best exports and surprisingly different to other Asian countries, choose from the 10p street stands, to high brow restaurants.

If you like, we can also arrange a starter pack here, with our Bangkok starter pack module. This includes an airport transfer and 2 nights in either a Central Banglamphu Lodge or a Boutique Hotel with rooftop swimming pool.

We can arrange airport transfers and hotels for you in Bangkok, and if you have a bit more time then spend in Thailand, have a look at some of our Thailand adventure tours.

China flights - Stopover in Bangkok
China flights - Stopover in Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong was a British Colony until it was handed back to China in 1997, and although much has changed there is still a strong British influence. A visit to Hong Kong is one of the 'must-do's' for anyone who wants to experience a true Asian city. Amongst the skyscrapers and clutter of Chinese signs, it's possible to shop 24 hrs-a-day, you'll be surrounded by fast talking business men on ever-faster mobile phones, there are lots of display cases full of the strangest looking food, but there are also quiet little fishing villages on Hong Kong Island where the Chinese junk ships are moored up. Take the Star Ferry around Kowloon, and you can enjoy a free harbour cruise. Aberdeen Harbour and the view from Victoria Peak are two highlights not to be missed.

If you have more time, we can also recommend taking a day trip to the former Portuguese colony of Macau with its old historic facades, and modern super casinos. You can also stay on Lantau island, which is quieter than the main island, and has beaches. In the evenings try fantastic food, drink in the coolest bars, and finish with one of the hip nightclubs or many Karaoke bars.... Hong Kong - you have to go.

If you like, we can also arrange a starter pack here, with our Hong Kong arrival tours. This includes an airport transfer and 2 nights in a Hong Kong hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong Harbour or Lantau Island.

Singapore

A bustling, extremely affluent and indeed, very clean city-state. Some people think it is boring and predictable, we think it's well worth a two day visit. The city has a little bit of everything, from Chinatown with its typical markets, to the original facades of Little India, also Arab street with it's temples and colourful streets packed with silk traders.

One of the best things about Singapore is the food and drink. Singapore can offer everything from cheap to chic, from western to true Singaporean, in an Eastern ambiance that's almost unrivalled. If you want to relax and have some fun, head for Sentosa island with its beaches, amusement parks and entertainment it's a popular choice. Make sure you check out the Night Safari, it's really a unique experience. Try a bumboat trip out into the bay to see the Merlion statue, visit one of the many museums, and round the day off with a drink in either the Palm or Long Bar at the famous old colonial hotel Raffles.

We can arrange hotels for you in Singapore, just let us know.
China flights - Stopovers in Singapore
China flights - Stopover in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

The cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia is certainly worth a stopover.

Whilst in "KL" take the lift to the observation deck of the Petronas Towers, still the highest twin towers in the world, but how much longer? And then there’s also the neo-colonial, Anglo-Moorish style train station, the ultra-modern Masjid Negara mosque and the surprising contrast, interlaced between the high rise buildings, the small streets and kampongs where the pace of life is quite a bit slower.

You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to eating in KL. Malaysian satay and excellent fish-head soup compete with plenty of cheap fast-food restaurants (if you not feeling so adventurous). If you've got time how about a day trip to Malacca, a lovely city with fantastic old Dutch ruins.

We can arrange hotels for you in Kuala Lumpur, just let us know.

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