With a history
stretching back 5,000 China was, in ancient times, East Asia’s dominant
civilisation. This ancient civilisation was responsible for many great world
changing inventions/ discoveries the main ones being: paper, gunpowder,
porcelain, silk and the compass.
China was originally
many nations which were conquered by the First Emperor. He then built the Great
Wall (the first man made structure to be identified from outer space) to secure
his empire. The Forbidden City and the Terracotta Army make this a ‘must see’
destination for the discerning traveller.
At Xi’an, the tomb,
built by the emperor, is guarded by a Terracotta Army made up of 6,000 life
sized warriors, horses and chariots with weapons. Archaeologists are still
active on this site and still finding new artefacts.
Beijing, meaning
“Northern Capital” is the city of wonders and has been an important part of
China’s history and culture. It is the capital of China, previously known as
Peking. It has some 5,000 years of
history and is the home of The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen
Square, 13 Ming Tombs and the Summer Palace.
Beijing is the best place from which to visit the Great Wall.
Shanghai is the largest
and most cosmopolitan city in China. There are many beautiful old buildings as
well as architecturally superb modern sky rise buildings. It is a shopper’s
delight!!
Xian, meaning “Western
Peace”, has a history as far back as 1000BC and was the starting point of the
famous Silk Road Route. Now, as Xi’an,
it is home to the famous Terracotta Warriors and other historic attractions.
Finally to Guilin, the Li River and Yangshou with the fantastic landscape of
limestone hills along the Li River.
See -
http://www.complete-india-asia.com/China_tours_holidays/index.html
We
make arrangements for:
India, Pakistan, Tibet,
Bhutan and Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam Laos, Malaysia, China,
Indonesia and Philippines.
Ask us for details and
a quotation at info@complete-india-asia.com
