China

China is a massive country with a strong culture but moving at an incredibly fast pace. Its fast growing economy is making it one of the worlds most powerful countries. chengdu giant pandas reviewIts architecture is turning heads and yet is is home to vast farming regions, peaks, rivers and spectucular countryside full of culture and traditions.

No trip to China is complete without visiting the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors. Other must do’s are the Pandas at Chengdu, Forbidden City in Beijing, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. 1000 buddha cliffs leshan review A cruise down the Yangtze river will amaze you as will the Shanghai waterfront. At any of the parks throughout China you will find locals exercising, playing games, flying kites and they are more than happy to welcome the kids. Markets all over China are fascinating offering fresh fruit and veg plus every creature imaginable mostly alive. Just walking the streets in China is fascinating and interesting with all manner of vehicles on the roads, streetside barbers, men playing board games and more.

The currency is the Yuan. ATM’s are readily available in the cities but you’ll find it more difficult to use credit cards and access atm’s in the countryside. China is cheap for food, drink and transport particularly outside the cities. The food can in some provinces be so spicy that its difficult for even the toughest of adults to endure let alone kids. However rice, noodles and western foods are available in most places.

China is a country jammed packed with culture and a fascinating place to take the kids. If China is on your family holiday wishlist call BYOkids today 1300 296 543 and we can arrange your perfect holiday.