China Travel Golden Route
You must see it at least once in life!

Want to see the best of China? Come with me!

Expo 2010 Shanghai

If you are visiting China for the first time, these are the places you must go:
Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Hong Kong.

My name is Anna, and I am a headhunter. I am going to walk you through the golden route of China and share with you my travel experiences and stories. I have tailored a few easy-to-learn Mandarin phrases for travel purposes. You can surprise the merchants while shopping in China.

I have also included some need-to-know information when visiting China. I would also suggest things to do, to see and to buy. I hope I could help make your visit to China more fascinating than it should be.

China is an extremely fascinating country and is rich in culture and history. Everywhere you see are historical wonders surrounded by beautiful landscape. A few highlights include the magical Forbidden City and the inspiring Great Wall of China at Beijing. You can marvel at the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in Xian, explore the beautiful landscape in Guilin with the high flyers in Hong Kong. Things you see on the golden route are crown jewels of China sightseeing.

 

Are you interested in any of these? The golden route has it all:• China culture • China civilization • China history
• Picturesque landscape • Chinese artifacts • Delicious Chinese food
• Shopping • Entertainment • 2008 Olympic Games •

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China travel tip: The Golden Route
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR). Though it is part of China, it has its own infrastructure, currency and visa requirement. Therefore when I write China, I generally refer to Beijing, Xian and Guilin. Hong Kong is treated as a separate entity.

Prepare for the Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Check out my Shanghai hotels list, as well as my China hotel page. Also browse some quick info on the Shanghai Maglev - the fastest train in the world, as well as my tips for a Shanghai day trip.

Is Shanghai Part of the Golden Route?
Yes certainly, Shanghai was part of the golden route when Bill Clinton visited China in 1998. Barack Obama also started his 2009 China visit in Shanghai.

China Visa
Everyone needs a visa to visit China, unless you are a ordinary passport holder of Japan, Singapore and Brunei and visit China for tourist purpose. However visa requirements are tightened during the Olympic period, visit my visa page for details.

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Important China Travel Advice – Travel Insurance
Hospitalization in China is expensive. You must pay first and claim for reimbursement after returning to your home country. You are advised to travel to China with both health insurance and medical evacuation insurance. This is especially important if your medical insurance does not valid overseas. For example, US medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.

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This 13-day tour walks you through the golden route of China travel. Ideal for first time China travelers, exploring Beijing, Guilin, Xian and Hong Kong — the four "must-go" cities.

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