Holidays in China in 2018: the best places in the Middle Kingdom

Before a curious traveler, China appears paradoxical. In this country, different architectural styles are combined at the same time: concrete-glass skyscrapers of huge sizes and small houses with figures of lions, sloping roofs and incense. China is divided into 4 regions - Taiwan, Macau, Tibet and Hong Kong. The whole country lives according to ancient traditions, which are very strong here.

How to get to China

From Russia to China can be reached by ferry, bus, train, plane.

It will take 7.5 hours to fly from Moscow to Beijing, 9 hours to Shanghai, and 10 hours to Hong Kong. Es Seven direct flights fly from Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, and also from Moscow Domodedovo to Beijing. There are no direct flights from St. Petersburg to China. Need to make a transplant in Novosibirsk or Moscow.

The cost of a round-trip flight from Moscow to Beijing is from $ 350, to Shanghai - from $ 390, to Hong Kong - from $ 420.

Weekly 2 trains leave from Yaroslavl station to Beijing. One, the next from Russia, runs through Harbin and Zabaykalsk, being on the way for 6 days, Chinese - through Ulan Bator, travels 5 days. The cost of tickets is almost the same for both trains - from 6900 rubles.

From Vladivostok to the closest Chinese city to Russia, Suifenhe daily has a train that is on the way for 1.5 hours. Ticket price - 1,500 rubles one way.

From Moscow to China, traveling by bus is very long, tiring and pointless. This can be done from Vladivostok. A bus runs daily to the same Chinese Suifenhe. The ticket price is about 650 rubles.

You can also reach China by sea. Ferries depart from Khabarovsk to Fuyuan daily. But a ferry ticket is sold only in conjunction with a ticket, which includes accommodation. The cost of such a trip for two days starts from 4,500 rubles. Travel time is about 1.5 hours.

Boats depart daily from Blagoveshchensk to Chinese Heihe. The cost of such a trip is from 1,000 rubles.

Holidays in China on the sea and on the islands

The beaches in China are municipal and free. However, some hotels provide paid umbrellas and sunbeds for 480 rubles / day. Of course, there are also those whose entrance to the territory is paid - from 50 to 250 rubles. They are much cleaner and more equipped than municipal ones.

Chinese beach resorts are not the most popular in the world, so the beaches are usually not crowded. Hainan Island is the most famous of them. Here, year-round warm sea, sandy beaches and very clean air. The infrastructure is well developed. The coastal waters of the island are very popular among divers around the world. The underwater world of these places is very beautiful - grottoes, caves, a variety of marine life.

Baidahae Resort invites more demanding customers. Its entire coast is built up with expensive restaurants and hotels. There are very beautiful views of the mountains. In addition to a beach holiday, you can have a great time just walking through the sacred places.

For recreation with children, the resort city of Dalian is suitable. The beach here is sandy, the entrance to the sea is gentle. Nearby is a huge bird park, an aquarium, an aquarium.

Holidays in China 2018: all-inclusive hotels

In China there are hotels of world and local "stars". Our compatriots are accommodated in four- and five-star hotels. Chinese hotels have their own classification. Chinese hostels are equivalent to a Chinese inn; European two- and three-star hotels include a Chinese guesthouse.

The level of Chinese service in hotels is lower than in Europe.For the local population, the cost of accommodation will be less than for foreign tourists.

The average price of a double room in a hotel is about 100 euros / day. A room in a two-star hotel will cost from 35 euros, in a three-star hotel from 45 to 70 euros, in a four-star hotel from 90 to 120 euros, in a five-star hotel from 150 to 200 euros. This price range may vary by region. Living in Hong Kong or Beijing will be more expensive than in Guangzhou or other smaller cities.

When paying for accommodation in Chinese hotels, an additional commission of 10-18% of the cost is charged for services.

Some Chinese hotels offer all-inclusive holidays. The cost of a week's rest in them starts from 94 thousand rubles.

Food

You can talk endlessly about Chinese cuisine. In general, the cuisine of this country is a vague concept. In the country of the rising sun, 4 culinary regions are distinguished - Fujian, Canton (Guangdong), Sichuan, Shandong. The culinary boundaries between these regions are rather arbitrary. For example, Beijing’s cuisine is more likely to be Shandun, but there are many Sichuan dishes in it. Shandong cuisine is characterized by an abundance of light sauces and salty dishes. Sichuan cuisine is an abundance of hot, spicy and strong seasonings. Canton (Guangdong) - a variety of ingredients and easy processing of dishes.

Chinese cuisine is characterized by the use of vegetables, soy and rice, and at the same time they can be cooked together. And this country is considered the birthplace of ice cream.

As in any other country, it is best to buy products in the markets - the product is better, cheaper. Especially if you can bargain ...

Some food prices in supermarkets:

• rice - 25 rubles / kg;
• potatoes - 30 rubles / kg;
• bread - 80 rubles .;
• tomatoes - 50 rubles / kg;
• meat - 190-240 rubles / kg;
• water - 19 rubles / 1.5 l;
• juice - 135 rubles / 1 liter;
• wine - 145 rubles / 0.7l

A dish in an inexpensive cafe will cost from 65 to 145 rubles, in a restaurant more expensive - from 145 to 290 rubles. Portions always serve very hearty and large. Beer in a cafe costs from 25 to 95 rubles.

Exotic dishes with the most unusual names in China simply cannot be counted - “Buddha is jumping over the wall”, “The dragon’s fight with the tiger”, etc.

Attractions and entertainment

China is just an amazing country. It is simultaneously different and at the same time united. Everything breathes ancient traditions - museums, buildings, ancient monasteries, nature reserves and monuments, authentic Chinese villages.

Craving for great proportions in the Chinese blood. From the Mongol raids, the Great Wall of China was erected. In order to guide the Emperor of the Qin Dynasty into the world, the Terracotta Army was created - about 1,000 statues of soldiers, officers, horses, acrobats, musicians. Each figure is unique. In this case, the scale is impressive, but the practical use of this army is not clear.

Those who will travel through Tibet should definitely pay attention to the Drepung and Sera monasteries, the thousand-room Potala Palace, the complex of residences of the Dalai Lama Norbulingka, the Jokhang Buddhism temple.

In Chengdu, a lot of monasteries, palaces, temples were built. One must visit with a guided tour the Taoist monastery of the Tang Dynasty, the grave of Sansidui, the archaeological park "Jinsha".

Not far from Zhengzhou is the famous Shaolin Temple even outside the Celestial Empire, where you can even stay for self-knowledge.

In the "Kingdom of Little People", which is located near the city of Kunming, some dwarfs work. This is such a theme park where tourists will be very interested to visit.

In Hong Kong alone is a huge number of attractions. It won't take several days to explore all the interesting and exciting places - the picturesque temples of Man-Mao and Won Thai Sing, a bell tower dating back to the Murray House era, a sitting Buddha, Victoria Peak, and the History Museum.

Mountains, the Gobi desert, many caves, waterfalls, mountain rivers, ginseng farms, the ancient Silk Road and much more can be seen in the land of the rising sun.There is everything in China, and coming to this country even for the hundredth time you still can’t stop wondering and admiring.

Lovers of outdoor activities can visit the climbing base on the slopes of the Himalayas. For kiteboarding, the Xiaman coast is ideal, for mountain hiking - Tibet, for unforgettable mountain biking trips - Yunnan.

Holidays in China with children

Traveling in China will be remembered not only by adults, but also by kids. During a visit to Beijing with a child, you must visit Disneyland, the zoo, watch one of the theatrical performances at the Red Theater or go to the mysterious Forbidden City.

A lot of entertainment can be found in Hong Kong. Disneyland, the Mask Theater and the huge Oceanarium are open here.

In Shanghai, young travelers will enjoy a tour of the Science and Technology Museum and Sculpture Park.

Advantages and disadvantages of leisure in China

China can be admired and amazed for a long time. Holidays in this country will be remembered for many years: the nature is extraordinary, there are many attractions, interesting traditions and people.

But many of those who have visited this country more than once still advise against publicly displaying their savings. All kinds of fraudulent schemes are very developed here, allowing you to seize the money of gullible tourists. Therefore, you should be careful and attentive. Water needs to be drunk exclusively purchased.