Princess Cruise to the Far East
If you have always wanted to experience the wonders of China, but found the thought of organising a tour a rather daunting task then a cruise is the answer. What could be a better way to see the sights of this amazing country than taking a Princess Cruise to the Far East?
You local travel agent can be your resource to help you choose and plan your cruise. If you prefer to go online and check out the possibilities for yourself, you can easily gain the knowledge from their itineraries and Frequently Asked Questions at the Princess cruises website. You can even go to Cruise Personaliser and customize your cruise if you have special dietary needs or have other requests.
Pre-reservations when you are doing the booking are also recommended for spa treatments and other onboard services as well as shore excursions.
Land tours in China vary but can include some of these major attractions it just depends on what cruise option you finally decide upon.
The Great Wall of China at Sunset
The Great Wall is one of the world’s greatest wonders and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Crossing China from east to west and stretching approximately 5,500 miles through mountains, plateaus, grasslands, and deserts, it is appealing because of its 2,000 years of historical construction significance as well as its architectural grandeur.
The Forbidden City in the heart of the capital city of Beijing is over 500 centuries old, and its 9,999 rooms have been refurbished in a meticulous manner. This is the largest ancient palace in the world and China’s best preserved imperial palace. It is also one of the five most important palaces in the world and is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the grand palace began being constructed in 1406. There are 980 buildings, 90 palaces with their courtyards, and a total floor space of approximately 150,000 square meters. The inner court has three main palaces which are now exhibition halls with spectacular imperial collections displayed. For security there is a 10 meter high wall, a moat around the City, and at each corner is a magnificent watchtower
Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world and has various historical events and exceptional daily sunrise and sunset flag ceremonies.
Beihai Park is said to have been built by the Great Kahn. There are distinctive walkways and pavilions such as the Five Dragon Pavilion that dates back to the 17th century. There is a 27-meter-long Nine Dragon Screen which scares off evil spirits and a large lake with its own island.
Perhaps you can visit the famous Pearl Market. There are several floors, and the higher the floor, the more expensive are the pearls. There are hundreds of booths selling these outstanding pearls.
Category: Asia
