China and The Far East

"Lets get away, far away..."

A journey to China is a magical odyssey through more than 5,000 years of history - written and recorded against a vast and stunning landscape. Discover firsthand the great diversity of this fascinating country, which is on the "must-see" list of every seasoned traveler.

Visit China's great cities. Walk on the Great Wall in the footsteps of old warriors. Stroll through palaces where once no commoner dared enter. Gaze in awe at an enormous terra cotta imperial army in Xian. Travel through rural areas no yet touched by the 20th century. See the scenery that inspired Chinese famous misty watercolor paintings and explore Shanghai which now rivals Hong Kong.

Yangzi Interlude, 13 Days

Yangzi Passage 19 Days

Highlights of China, 12 Days

The Roof of the World, 15 Days

 

Meet local Chinese who are among the world's friendliest people and witness their remarkable culture up close. Cruise on the mighty Yangtze River amid breathtaking scenery, soon to be changed forever by the Three Gorges Dam project already underway. Quality Travel's professional China experts have "been there - done that." Please call us to determine your unique vacation to China.

Did You Know?

China has a coastline of 18,000 kilometers, with a total land area of 9.6 million square kilometers, next only to Russia and Canada.

China shares land borders with almost all countries of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Stan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia and North Korea.

Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong, in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum, it is to the north of Tian'anmen Square. Rectangular in shape, it is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a six meter deep moat and a ten meter high wall are 9,999 buildings.

Victoria Peak, imposingly towering in the west of Hong Kong Island, is the highest peak in this island. The top of the peak is 1,805 feet above sea level. In the early period of colonial rule, Victoria Peak was open to the people of upper strata of society only and normal people were forbidden to visit the peak unless getting a special permission from the governor of Hong Kong.

 

  
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