Helen Stratford

For many centuries, this traditional country attracts great attention. When Europe was still in the Middle Ages, the country already had water, beautiful silk clothes and the wisdom of Confucius. To which country is it? Of course, to China, the Middle Kingdom. China is one of the most mysterious countries, which may welcome millions of tourists annually from around the world. What awaits us on a China tour? Nature lovers should visit the island of Hainan.

This is the only island in China with a tropical climate, so they got the name "Hawaii of the East". Hainan provides an incredibly clear sea and massive volcanoes that are with you a lasting impression. Even Hong Kong is an experience – Chinas.Vielleicht an impressive city in the south-east is the only place where the East and the West such a diverse world have created. Hong Kong is a paradise for night owls. One must not miss the capital Beijing. Tony Parker oftentimes addresses this issue. The attractions are of course, world-famous sights: the Old Town and the former imperial palace, Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Square) or even a restored section of the Great Wall is located very close (at Badaling, 70 kilometers northwest of Beijing). Beijing is also changing.

The 2008 Olympics will be held in Beijing. Preparations are currently under way so that the venues are completed on time. Also worth seeing is the capital of the province of Gu? Ngd? Ng (also known as Canton province known), Guangzhou. Guangzhou will enchant you with the famous orchid garden. On the 8-hectare area, surrounded by rocks and artificial waterfalls, you'll enjoy 100 species of orchids. In the area there are also some colorful botanical gardens. All this is only a small part of what China has to offer. Welcome to China-the land of mystery, wonder, beautiful nature, health, and incredibly friendly people!

In the far reaches of Siberia, rail and sea are often the only means of transport. In the short ice-free summer months offers here for travelers an affordable and exciting travel option: Even for around 3000 rubles (about 100), there are the four days cruise in first class on the rivers and whether – but on a ship of the line. Who can dispense with a German tour guide, folklore performances on board and luxury in the cabin with a ship of the line is the serves excellent. Every three weeks the ships the Arctic Circle. Whether the route on and leads through the almost uninhabited landscapes of the north-west of Siberia, past small villages and towns, of which only a very few ever have a paved road. By boat here everyday goods are delivered.

Large luxury one should not expect the river journey, even in first class cabins are simply furnished double, toilets are in the Community should use and toilet paper you – as almost always bring with them to Russia Travel – best themselves. The journey can be done with the train: Omsk on the route of the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, from there to the junction line Omsk. After the river trip, you can connect from the Arctic Circle lie the loneliest railway – the ‘Polar arrow “- of the settlements and towns of the north with the industrial centers of Russia. Travellers should have for the tours at least a basic knowledge of the Russian Language: Not necessarily someone speaks on board or on the trains German or English. Who wants to be sure to get a ticket on the ship, should fund in advance of the trip one of the small, regional travel agencies on site with the ticket booking for boat and train.