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Travelling in China Until recently, China was predominantly visited as part of a package group tour. With every aspect of the trip organised by the tour leader, you wouldn't have had to look for a restaurant or a bar; simply following the tour guide would lead you to your next destination. Group travel offered a chance to travel with others and share your experiences with fellow travellers without the hassle of individually planning your travel around the country.However, today's China is developing at lightning speed. Remote areas are becoming more available due to new roads, train tracks and airports. This is great if you’re travelling on our China trips or suggested holidays in China, as travelling in China has been made much easier. As a result, China has become increasingly attractive for independent travellers. Travellers have more freedom of choice, can travel at their own pace, eat wherever they want to and experience China their own way. |
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Travelling in China: Your China Travel Plan At China Travel Plan, our China travel specialists have personally visited the locations we offer and know the best way to visit each destination.By piecing together the most logical routes, our China travel specialists will help you build your own holiday in China using our range of unique bite-sized China trips. Create an action-packed China adventure or something a little more laid back- it's completely up to you! If you need a little inspiration, you can also choose from our selection of ready-made holidays in China. You can even combine your China travels with our bite-sized trips to Tibet or ready-made holidays in Tibet. Simply fill in the quote request form and our friendly China travel specialists will get back to you with a detailed China travel plan to best suit you. |
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Travelling in China: City, village or countryside?While planning your China trip you'll probably want to see China's most popular attractions first, such as Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Army near Xi'an, and the pandas of Chengdu. Before you know it you'll be planning a trip that only features city visits.It would be a shame to miss out on the Chinese countryside and nature during your visit. It's such a great escape from the crowds. When building our trips we always take care to include visits outside of the cities and towns. You'll have activity-free days to spend as you wish in nature by foot or by bicycle. It allows you to go out and explore the area independently; you'll get to know the area better and take things at your own pace. |
Travelling in China: Do you speak Chinese?Although English has become a required course at all Chinese schools these days, most Chinese do not speak foreign languages. So with this in mind, don't be surprised if you encounter language barriers during your China holiday, especially in restaurants where everything is written in Chinese.Independent travel in China requires initiative, patience and flexibility. Ourr local representatives will of course be on hand to you if you should need any assistance. |
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Travelling in China: Our local representativesAt China Travel Plan, we have English-speaking representatives and contact addresses in each city we offer our China holidays. They are available for all of your questions as well as for tips on excursions and attractions beyond the city limits.Our representatives are mostly young Chinese who have learned a great deal about travelling in China during their own experiences. They are quite accustomed to Europeans and have a good feel for what most travellers would like to do and see during their China holidays. Our local partners are accustomed to independent travellers and there is a 24-hour emergency phone number that you can use if necessary. |
Travelling in China: What will we arrange for you?Our China trips always include:• An information pack along with local travel documents • All transport between large cities; by plane, train, local bus, mini van or private car • Transfer on arrival in a new town/city (unless accommodation is within walking distance) • All accommodation in hotels or guest houses, • All excursions as described in the module outline; these are activities that we believe are best be arranged ahead of time leaving you more time for your holiday • The services of our local representatives |
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Travelling in China: MealsMeals are not included during your China holiday unless specifically mentioned, such as when you spend the night at the home of a local family. You can usually choose from a Chinese or Western breakfast at your accommodation.A Chinese breakfast is usually noodles and the Western breakfast can become quite boring, that's why we leave your meal choices up to you. This way you can have breakfast at a bakery on the corner that you discovered on your own or you can order fresh fruit from a street stand. Meals in China are not expensive; on average you'll pay 20 Yuan for breakfast, 60 Yuan for lunch and 100 Yuan for dinner and drinks. |
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