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Nature, Culture & Beyond: Things to Do in China

China is a big and unique place to visit, with lots of different things to do for all kinds of travelers. On a Skanda Holiday, you can see a great mix of old attractions, natural wonders, and life in a modern city. You can walk the way of the Great Wall of China, develop to Chinese royal traditions at the Forbidden City, or take planned cultural tours of beautiful cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Travelers' nature: enjoy great trips in China's beautiful country. Visit the strange mountain ranges of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, take a trip up the beautiful Li River, or see special animals like a giant panda in the wild. Skanda Holiday makes it easy and fun to do the best things in China, whether you want to learn about the culture, see beautiful sights, or go on exciting adventures.

Best Things To Do in China

Best Things to Do in China

China's tours are full of great things to do that bring its culture, landscapes, and history to life. To get better views, get started by walking in less popular parts of the Great Wall of China.

Walk the Great Wall of China

Walking the Great Wall of China is a MASSIVE bucket list dream for travelers everywhere. There are thousands of miles of green mountains and rocky ridges filled with fun things to do and incredible history on this ancient wonder.
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See in Technicolour

Take a stroll through the stunning Danxia mountains, where the peaks rise in hues of red, purple, blue and yellow - a newly crowned UNESCO world-heritage site and something of an enigma.
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Meet a Panda

China’s most beloved inhabitants; you can see Panda’s in several locations across China, though the Giant Panda Breeding and Research base in Chengdu is the better option. Afterwards you can check out The Divine Light Temple and Leshan Buddha.
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Top Places to Visit in China: Ancient Sites, Natur

China has a lot of interesting places to visit, including ancient sites, beautiful landscapes, and famous cityscapes. Beijing is the imperial heart of the country. The Great Wall of China and the Temple of Heaven are two famous sites in the country. The Terracotta Army...
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Ascend the Great Wall

Built over many hundreds of years to protect China’s northern border and spreading over several provinces - a walk on the Great wall of China is as compulsory as seeing the pyramids on a visit to Egypt. Though we don’t suggest attempting the full walk...
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Taste the cuisine

Eat Sichuan Hot Pot in Chengdu or Bamboo Tofu served with dried chilies and green peppers in the Shanghai. Try a Shaokao (Chinese barbecue - usually with a mix of meats and vegetables all lovingly threaded on to bamboo skewers) and a traditional Banmian (Noodle...
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Explore dreamy landscapes

Wolong valley is a collection of ghost-like waterfalls, misty peaks and dewy forests. Take a stroll there before descending to the sleepy Sixi villages below that are made up of genuine Hui architecture and dotted in the middle of vast farmlands. For a little more...
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Tour the Bund

The Bund is a waterfront area in Shanghai. There are literally dozens of historical buildings to explore, as well museums and some great restaurants. The Bund is especially beautiful at night, when you can take in the magnificence of the waterside city to its fullest.
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Great Wall Highlights

The Great Wall of China is one of the best known places in the world to visit. This huge ancient monument runs through high mountains and deep valleys and has many different points of entry and sections to explore. If you are coming from Beijing,...
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Why Visit China with Skanda Holidays?

Tour Itinerary

Best Time: Apr–May / Sep–Oct

Tailor-Made: 16–21 day tours

Hotels: City hotels, river cruises

Flexible: Bullet train, flights, cruises

Extensions: Hong Kong & Japan

Amazing Places

Top Places: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai

Best Season: Spring & autumn seasons

Scenic Routes: Li River & Yangtze cruises

Highlights: Great Wall, Terracotta Army

Extensions: Chengdu pandas & Tibet

Unique Activities

Best Activities: Great Wall walk, Li River cruise

Best Time: Apr–Oct mild weather

Stay Options: Central hotels, cruise cabins

Interests: History, culture, landscapes

Culture: Peking duck, tea ceremony, Hutongs

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