China is not only the largest country in the world with 20% of the worlds people, it is also the worlds oldest continuing culture. Its more popular tourist attractions include the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City in or near Beijing, and the ancient cities of Xian, Nanjing, and Kaifeng. Natural attractions include the Yellow River, the Long River, the Himalayas, and the unique natural beauty of Guilin. A China tour can be quite affordable if you use a discount tour company.
China tour companies and travel agencies offer group and individual tours. Deep discounts are often available for hotels, rent-a-car, air tickets, and more discounts can reach 50-70% of normal price. Even during the peak tourist season, hotel rates offered by many China tour operators can be quite affordable for Westerners used to the sky-high costs charged in Europe. Some of the most popular China-related travel agencies include China Comfort Travel, China International Travel Service, and several companies on the web.
Because of Chinas large size (about the size of the United States), individual travel over a short time can be a logistical nightmare. Accordingly, China...