The Experience
As a country this diverse and dynamic, China will never leave you short of things to do. Use your free time to take Mandarin classes, explore historic sites like the Great Wall, or take in a morning TaiChi class.
Yichang, China
Tourist Sites
Beijing is known for its historical sights and cultural landmarks, including Tian’anmen, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and many palaces, temples, and parks. Shanghai is one of the most developed regions in China, boasting a mix between Western and Eastern culture. The Bund, the French Concession, and YuYuan Gardens are places to get a feel of classical Western, classical Chinese, and modern architecture.
Terracotta Warriors
Cuisine
Chinese cuisine varies by region, with staples like rice or noodles paired with fresh vegetables, delicious meats, and lots of unique flavors and spices. Shanghai is a culinary meeting point where you can enjoy thousand-layered cake (千层糕 "qianceng gao"), steamed dumplings (蒸饺 "zhengjiao"), and wild vegetable steamed buns (菜包子 "cai baozi"). Beijing is famous for it’s mouth-watering street food like baozi (包子 bread buns) and diverse kebabs, as well as sophisticated dishes like Peking Duck (北京烤鸭 “Beijing kaoya”) and Soy Bean Paste Noodles ( 炸酱面 “zhajiang mian”).
Panfried Pork Dumplings
Celebrations
Reunite with family and friends during the Spring Festival or cheer boats as they excitedly race during the Dragon Boat Festival. Enjoy diverse flavors of mooncakes (red bean paste or chocolate!) during the Mid-Autumn Festival, or celebrate the modern founding of China on National day.
Mid-Autumn Festival Moon Cakes
