China Travel Deals and Cheap Tickets

Cheap Flights to the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Didn’t qualify for the national speed walking team? Your ambitions to win a medal as a fencer come up a little short? Did your synchronized swimming partner let you down once again? Don’t worry. Even if you are not representing your nation at the 2008 Summer Olympics you can still take part in all the fun in Beijing by being one of the millions to watch the games in person.

The eyes of the world will be on China’s capital as it puts on a show that promises to be unlike any other. Forget the pollution, repression and political intrigue, the Olympics are all about competition, peace on earth and all that jazz.

They are also about money. Lots of money. Even in a communist country there will be people profiting greatly from the games. They will be trying to squeeze every last dollar out of you and I. That is why you should do your best to save money even before you step foot in China by booking a cheap flight to Beijing through Sidestep.

Now get back to your speed walking training already! You can still make the 2012 Games if you work hard enough.

Travel to the Seven Wonders: The Great Wall of China

It is about time that they came up with a new list of the Seven Wonders of the World. That old one was getting kind of stale. Now that the list has been named, you probably want to visit each site. We’re here to help you on your journey. Today we take a look at the Great Wall of China.

The largest man-made object ever constructed the Great Wall of China stretches for more than 4,000 miles. Most of the segments of the wall are in remote places that are very hard to travel to. The most accessible portions, which also happen to be the most crowded, are near Beijing. The Mutianyu section is especially scenic and it is a mere three hours by train from Beijing. There are a bunch of reasonably priced accommodations in the area, but be forewarned that these tend to fill up quickly on weekends and holidays.

You can go here search for the best deal on flights to Beijing. To read about the adventures of a woman who is walking the entire length of the Great Wall, visit the always entertaining The Great Wall Nut. For more tips on travel to China, visit the China Travel Guide and the China Logue.

Travelers should have Beijing on the Brain

Beijing is booming. The capital of China continues to churn along towards the 2008 Summer Olympics where the eyes of the world will be looking upon it. The global event, coupled with an economy that has been growing at a breakneck clip for the past decade, has led to a transformation of the city. For better or for worse Beijing is losing its older buildings and a part of its history every day. At the same time, the city is gaining new buildings, new infrastructure and a new personality.

Right now is an excellent time to visit Beijing. By making a trip in 2007, you will avoid the large crowds flocking for the Olympics. You’ll also be able to see one of the great modern transformations while it is still happening. How many times in your life will you have the opportunity to be in a city that is changing as quickly and as rapidly as modern day Beijing?

The same can be said for all of China. It is a country whose traditional ways are butting head to head with the demands for modernity. It is a fascinating place and a fascinating time for a visitor to experience it.

For the best deals on flights, hotels and hostels, as well as information to help you plan your trip to China, visit the Beijing Travel Guide.

Great Sale on Japan and China Airfare

Asia is a happening part of the world. From the bustling shopping districts of Tokyo to the serenity of Kyoto to the overwhelming growth of Shanghai to the rapid transformation of Beijing, there is a lot going on in Japan and China. Now is the perfect time to visit one or both of these great countries.

In China you can see the elements of the old way of life right next to the breakneck race towards modernity. Farmers with no shows still work the rice paddies while next to their fields huge high rise buildings stretch way into the sky, ushering in a new way of life. The contrast is quite stark and in some ways unsettling for both visitor and resident alike. It is also exciting. The optimism is in the air. In some ways a visit to China can be like a visit to the United States in the early 20th Century. You can see a country that is being transformed on a daily basis.

The transformation has already taken place in modern, bustling Japan, but it is no less interesting a country to visit. The sprawling metrotopolis of Tokyo goes on forever, with lights and people everywhere. Outside the city you will find pockets of traditional communities existing in a world dominated by high speed bullet trains and hand held communication devices. It is simply fascinating.

The price is right for a trip to China or Japan. Travelocity has some excellent deals on flights to Asia. Tickets must be purchased soon and travel must be completes by April 30, 2007.

Hotel Deals in Shanghai, China

China is one of the most fascinating places you’ll ever go. On any given day you might get a glimpse of villages picking rice barefooted in the fields, while construction workers pound away on modern, sleek high rise buildings right next to the fields. The country is growing like crazy and the mix of old world living with fast paced modern life is something that will stick with you.

Of all the cities in China, Shanghai might be the one that has changed the most in the past twenty years. Seemingly every day, a new building is added to the skyline and thousands of new residents move there from other parts of China with the promise of better paying jobs and an exciting future. There is an energy in the city that you don’t feel in other Chinese cities or in many players around the world.

At the same time, Shanghai is not for everyone. It is loud, it is polluted and it might leave you dizzy with the need to seek out solitude. Even if that is the case, it is well worth a visit, especially if you can find an affordable deal on hotels.

Head to Shanghai today. Ten years from now you probably won’t even recognize the place.

Cheap Flights to Shanghai

Shanghai, home to almost 12-million people, is China’s largest city and is situated in the centre of the coastline where the Yangtze River flows through its delta into the East China Sea. The name of the city means ’on the sea’, and most of the city (including Chongming Island) is only a few metres above sea level, criss-crossed by a maze of natural waterways of the Taihu drainage basin.

Shanghai is China’s industrial and commercial capital. It is a busy sea port, and a science and technology centre, and has a vibrant business community. Visitors come to Shanghai not for its scenic beauty or history (the city is too young to have cultivated a classical heritage), but those who arrive on business can find plenty of off-duty entertainment and relaxation. Just walking the busy streets and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere is worthwhile, and there are some temples and gardens to visit along with an excellent museum

Cheap Flights to Shanghai