A traveler might wonder where to begin in a foreign country that is slightly smaller than the size of the United States with over 5,000 years of recorded history. The wonderful advantage to traveling China is that there is no right or wrong place to start. The old-fashioned mien of Chinese culture is not just manifested in one location alone -- it is manifested everywhere, regardless of province (totaling 23), autonomous region (five*) or municipality (four). Thanks to China's unusual "one country, two systems" legislation, the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau also fall under the rule of China.
China Has Greater Wonders than the Great Wall Alone May they be man-made or natural, China boasts of a treasure-trove of wonders. The southern Tibetan border is home to the world's tallest peak, Mt. Everest. There are many ways to take in the sights of China, and one good way to start would be starting with the Himalayan vantage point all the way at the top, followed by a trip north to Three Gorges, or a 120-mile expanse that takes you down a precipice that ends up along the Yangtze rivers. Or experience recent history by standing right smack dab in the middle of Tiananmen Square, the world's largest plaza, located in China's capital of Beijing. Do not leave Beijing just yet -- a trip to the Imperial Palace should educate you as to why people refer to it as the Forbidden City. And due south, Xian is the place to visit for some authentic artifacts from the Qin Dynasty -- imagine a surplus of six thousand Terracotta warriors arranged in a battle stance covering over 14,000 square meters of land!
Experiencing China Through Hong Kong and Macau These are two locales that boast of a generous amount of political and commercial independence, and are the two best places that could exemplify how the blending of cultures through colonialism could lead to a unique all-encompassing "fusion" culture. Compared to the rest of China, traveling to these provinces is an experience best described as unusual, but if you are looking for genuine Chinese lifestyle and culture, you will not be disappointed at all.
Hong Kong became one of our territories in 1841 as our ancestors had been heavily involved for centuries in trading of both silk and tea. This territory would then heavily expand and following exposure to numerous and diverse cultural and commercial influences, Hong Kong would become a major tourist attraction thereafter. China regained sovereignty over the British colony in 1997 but agreed to leave the democratic government structure intact. Nowadays this locale is nonesuch in terms of progress and innovation, not only in a cultural milieu but also in terms of architecture (e.g. the three longest bridges in the world) and technology as well.
Located west thirty-five miles of Hong Kong and located across the delta of the Pear River, Macau is an enclave located on a peninsula, with small islands surrounding it. Way back in 1887, Portugal became sovereign over Macau following a long and intense period of trade and navigation. The Portuguese finally ceded all authority back to China in 1999. Macau's cultural, gastronomic and artistic milieu can be most succinctly described as a quaint confluence of Chinese and Portuguese elements. The more cultured sorts in Macau (which could mean most everybody) would commonly combine such seemingly incongruent elements like Portuguese wine, Dim sum and a pastry for their meals and it would still come across as the norm.
Be sure to set aside ample time to explore Hong Kong and Macau as part of your itinerary to travel China!
China Has Greater Wonders than the Great Wall Alone May they be man-made or natural, China boasts of a treasure-trove of wonders. The southern Tibetan border is home to the world's tallest peak, Mt. Everest. There are many ways to take in the sights of China, and one good way to start would be starting with the Himalayan vantage point all the way at the top, followed by a trip north to Three Gorges, or a 120-mile expanse that takes you down a precipice that ends up along the Yangtze rivers. Or experience recent history by standing right smack dab in the middle of Tiananmen Square, the world's largest plaza, located in China's capital of Beijing. Do not leave Beijing just yet -- a trip to the Imperial Palace should educate you as to why people refer to it as the Forbidden City. And due south, Xian is the place to visit for some authentic artifacts from the Qin Dynasty -- imagine a surplus of six thousand Terracotta warriors arranged in a battle stance covering over 14,000 square meters of land!
Experiencing China Through Hong Kong and Macau These are two locales that boast of a generous amount of political and commercial independence, and are the two best places that could exemplify how the blending of cultures through colonialism could lead to a unique all-encompassing "fusion" culture. Compared to the rest of China, traveling to these provinces is an experience best described as unusual, but if you are looking for genuine Chinese lifestyle and culture, you will not be disappointed at all.
Hong Kong became one of our territories in 1841 as our ancestors had been heavily involved for centuries in trading of both silk and tea. This territory would then heavily expand and following exposure to numerous and diverse cultural and commercial influences, Hong Kong would become a major tourist attraction thereafter. China regained sovereignty over the British colony in 1997 but agreed to leave the democratic government structure intact. Nowadays this locale is nonesuch in terms of progress and innovation, not only in a cultural milieu but also in terms of architecture (e.g. the three longest bridges in the world) and technology as well.
Located west thirty-five miles of Hong Kong and located across the delta of the Pear River, Macau is an enclave located on a peninsula, with small islands surrounding it. Way back in 1887, Portugal became sovereign over Macau following a long and intense period of trade and navigation. The Portuguese finally ceded all authority back to China in 1999. Macau's cultural, gastronomic and artistic milieu can be most succinctly described as a quaint confluence of Chinese and Portuguese elements. The more cultured sorts in Macau (which could mean most everybody) would commonly combine such seemingly incongruent elements like Portuguese wine, Dim sum and a pastry for their meals and it would still come across as the norm.
Be sure to set aside ample time to explore Hong Kong and Macau as part of your itinerary to travel China!
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