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China travel and China holidays
By:Mandy Chagger

There are an abundance of flights from UK to Beijing and Singapore. China travel and China holidays are very popular these days and will be even more so when the Beijing 2008 Olympics are held next summer. It is important that you book your flights from UK to Beijing early, so you can get the best deals possible.

Beijing is the capital of China and has around 12.5 million people. If you are travelling to China, the best way to get there is to take flights from UK to Beijing and begin your journey there. Besides the fact that Beijing, and the surrounding areas, have many of the countries attractions, it is a base where you can find other flights to other areas of China. From Beijing, you can find flights to Shanghai, China, and cheap flights to Hong Kong. Considering that Beijing is the capital and the Beijing International Airport sees many international flights from all over the world, there are many cheap flights to Beijing, especially from the UK. The best times to find cheap flights to Beijing can be during the spring and summer months. You should be aware that the summer of 2008 will be a major destination for travellers the world over because of the Beijing 2008 Olympics. If you plan on China holidays for the Olympics, you should book your flights early to get the best price possible for flights from UK to Beijing.

China holidays and China travel will allow you to experience attractions that are world famous. Many of these attractions in China are in Beijing and the surrounding areas. The city of Beijing has been the centre of Chinese society for over 2,000 years. The biggest attraction in China is the Great Wall. China travel from the UK and China holidays are not complete without a visit to the Great Wall, which is one of the Eight Wonders of the World, and the only man-made structure that can be seen from the moon. The Great Wall of China is 6,700 km long and spans five provinces. The Forbidden City is one of the best-preserved imperial complexes in the entire world. The Forbidden City is just over 5 centuries old and has been the residence of many of the dynasties in China during that time period. There are 9,999 rooms and over 900,000 priceless antiques in the Forbidden City, and if you travel to Beijing, it is a must see destination. Tiananmen Square is located in Beijing itself, and it is the largest city square in the world. Tiananmen Square has seen many historic events throughout history and is the symbol of the city of Beijing. The Mao Mausoleum, the Chinese Revolution History Museum, the beautiful Tiananmen Tower, and the Qianmen, which is the front gate of Tiananmen Square, surround the square. Every day at sunrise and sunset, there are flag ceremonies that should not be missed. There are many beautiful temples in Beijing such as the White Cloud Taoist Temple, The Temple of Heaven, and the Lama Temple, to name a few. The Silk Market in Beijing is a marketplace that can't be missed by anyone visiting Beijing. Just a few of the many other attractions that Beijing has to offer are the Beijing Botanical Gardens, the Ming Tombs, and the Summer Palace.

There are many budget accommodations in Beijing, which is why China travel is very popular with backpackers, especially on their gap year. Cheap restaurants and food stalls are located throughout the city of Beijing. China travel is not complete without trying the delicious noodle dishes that can be found for relatively nothing on the streets of Beijing. Overall, the city of Beijing is a safe city, and the only dangers that travellers need to worry about are crossing the city streets, with the amount of traffic, and paying too much for souvenirs. Many people from around the world take China holidays for spiritual reasons, travelling to Beijing and other areas throughout the country.

The city is gearing up for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, and there will be an increase in flights from around the world to Beijing leading up the Olympic games. The price of the flights from UK to Beijing will be more expensive the closer they are to the Olympics, so book early to find the best deals. Accommodations in the city will also fill up during the Beijing 2008 Olympics, so book your accommodations early as well. Beijing's subway system will double in size for the Olympics, and there will be direct routes from Beijing International Airport to many areas in the city during the summer of 2008.

China travel and China holidays in the city of Beijing are very popular because of the many attractions that the city offers and especially with the Beijing 2008 Olympics fast approaching. There are many flights from UK to Beijing available, especially originating from London. The best possibility to find a cheap flight to China and a cheap flight to Beijing is probably from the London airports of Heathrow and Stansted. To get the best deal on a flight from the UK to Beijing, be sure to book early, especially if you are thinking of China travel during the time of the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

Mandy Chagger
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