Emirates 2019 - 2021 Worldwide Brochure

Welcome to China

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CHINA Be there

For a glimpse of ancient China as you imagine it to be, board a super- modern bullet train in Shanghai and be transported to the fascinating imperial city of Hangzhou in just an hour.

China is a vast country with a dazzling variety of sights and experiences to entice the curious traveller. From modern mega- cities to astonishing ancient relics, there’s no end to what the world’s oldest yet most progressively contemporary civilisation has to offer, be it natural wonder or man-made marvel.

At a glance Emirates gateways: Beijing Capital International Airport Guangzhou Baiyan International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport Hong Kong International Airport Yinchuan Hedong International Airport Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport Distance from airport to city centre: Beijing: 25 kilometres

Experiences China has a wealth of history, culture, cuisine and must-see attractions to capture the imagination. An all- encompassing organised tour is highly recommended. Visit the unique 2,300 year old Terracotta Army in Xian, a fascinating sculpture collection of over 8,000 warriors. A visit to the iconic Great Wall of China is on most travellers’ bucket lists. Luckily a section of this remarkable edifice can be easily reached on a day trip from Beijing. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Li River as

you travel to Yangshuo through a stunning scenery of limestone karst pinnacles. Dine at one of the restaurants on Shanghai’s historic Bund waterfront promenade whilst drinking in the modern skyline of this dynamic metropolis. Cruise along the mighty Yangtze River that splits the landscape for some 6,000 kilometres between Shanghai and Chongqing. Get yourself in balance by trying out the ancient and relatively gentle martial art of Tai Chi, a popular activity with locals that provides a peaceful daily spectacle in most of China’s parks and open spaces.

When to visit China experiences extremes of seasonal weather; you can expect hot summers and cold winters, so the best times to visit are in spring and autumn when temperatures and conditions tend to be warm and dry. Guangzhou: 28 kilometres Shanghai: 32 kilometres Hong Kong: 39 kilometres Yinchuan: 25 kilometres Zhengzhou: 25 kilometres Time zone: GMT +8 hours Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY) and Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Languages: Official language is Mandarin Chinese while Cantonese is widely spoken in southern China.

Beijing

Yinchuan

YELLOW SEA

Xian

Zhengzhou

China

Shanghai

Nepal

EAST CHINA SEA

Bhutan

Bangladesh

India

Taiwan

Guilin

Guangzhou

Hong Kong

Macau

Vietnam

Myanmar

Laos

Sanya

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Beijing

Thailand

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