China is endlessly fascinating, combining modern cities, historic sites and cultural relics with a history dating back 5000 years. Make the most of your holiday overseas with our guide to the top 5 things to do in China. We’ll help you enjoy the best the world has to offer.

1. The Great Wall of China The quintessential Chinese landmark, you can climb the wall at a number of locations throughout the countryside, both teeming with fellow tourists or in the remote passages, where you can wander within the guard towers with significantly less interruptions.

2. Take a cruise on the Li River

The Karst Mountains make this stretch of water the most beautiful scenic area in China. The 50 mile long expanse from Guilin to Yangshuo is the finest section of the Li River, blossoming with rolling hills, limestone cliffs and mysterious caves before landing in the miniature paradise of Yangshuo.

3. See Some Giant Pandas

Whether at the Wolong Natural preserve a couple hours outside of Chengdu, or at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (the largest panda reserve in China), seeing thee delightful and gentle creatures up close is a truly remarkable experience. You can observe pandas in their natural habitat and occasionally they are allowed to help researchers feed and play with these endangered bears.

4. Gamble in Macau

This is not like gambling in Las Vegas. Games of chance are serious business in Macau – there are few slot machines and little drinking, so trying your luck takes on far different dynamics than anywhere else in the world, which makes it worth a trip in itself.

5. Visit Tiananmen Square

For those who wish to visit historic landmarks, one of the most necessary things to do in China is to visit this square. Forever synonymous with protest and freedom, Tiananmen Square is imbued with a certain quiet power that is essential to any stop in Beijing.

Wherever your adventures take you in China, make sure you have adequate travel insurance. Then you can relax and enjoy the diversity of this enormous country.

Make sure to also check out our Asia travel insurance.

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