China Holidays

Although perhaps less visited by travellers, Western China is not short of sights and treasures in its own right.  In particular, Tibet stands alone as a remarkable destination, with the Potala Palace a major highlight.  Further north, the legendary Silk Route passes through the small central Asian market town of Kashgar.  South West China is home to many minority ethnic groups, and the province of Yunnan is set against a backdrop of picture perfect rice fields and cascading waterfalls.  Here the historical and diverse city of Lijiang is very much worth a visit.
 
The dazzling metropolis of Hong Kong, which was handed back to China by the British in 1997, retains many colonial British influences and blends east and west in its own unique and fascinating way.  Take the iconic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour and the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak for breathtaking views over the harbour and Kowloon; pick up some knick knacks in Stanley Market and take a harbour trip on a junk; wander around the bustling alleys of Kowloon and Central and don't miss some fantastic street food from one of Hong Kong's famous dai pai dongs!