China holidays
From its pagoda-topped mountains to gleaming skyscrapers and ancient temples, China is a heady mix of imperial splendour, natural beauty and rapid development. Sip cocktails on Shanghai's postmodern Bund, uncover the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an or just sit back and explore China through Beijing’s many delicious and vastly different regions.
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Feel the imposing grandeur of Beijing landmarks like the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, or head south for the ultra-modern skyscrapers, glamorous bars and tree-lined avenues of Shanghai. Get lost in Xi'an's labyrinthine Muslim Quarter, or wander the atmospheric Old Town in Lijiang, surrounded by towering white peaks.
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The culture of modern China is a complicated blend of fervent capitalism and ancient tradition. Fast-paced and cosmopolitan, Shanghai’s skyscrapers loom above imperial temples and parks are filled with locals doing tai chi in Beijing. Muslim Xinjiang and Buddhist Tibet, like many of China's vast regions, have their own unique cultures and flavours to be discovered.
Hong Kong
Get ready to discover Hong Kong for your next trip away. Whether you want to head to the top of Victoria Peak, tuck into dishes of dim sum or watch the harbour twinkle at night – do it all here.
Shanghai
An intoxicating blend of ancient culture and cutting-edge modernity that pushes the boundaries to their limits. Uncover the hidden treasures as you experience the variety of things to do in Shanghai.
Beijing
With its exciting offering of enticing sightseeing attractions, spectacular architecture and constantly evolving culture, you won’t be disappointed with the fascinating variety of things to do in Beijing.
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Scale Hunan Province's sacred Hengshan Mountain, dotted with temples built into the cliffs, or hike the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province. Camp beneath the mystical towers of the Great Wall, cycle in the shadow of the limestone peaks around Yangshuo, or sail the mighty Yangtze from Chongqing.
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Things to do in Bangkok and beyond
Soak up the hustle and bustle of the markets, venture to the serenity of the temples and tuck into the food scene – are you brave enough to try scorpion on a stick? Embrace the curious ways of Bangkok and lose yourself to the tropics of this urban cityscape.
The best places for solo travel
Whether it’s a solo adventure before taking the plunge into the workplace, or having a long-overdue escape from the confines of the office, we’ve asked our experts for their top tips and suggestions for where to go it alone.
Take that big Thailand trip
Renowned for being ‘the’ backpacker destination, Thailand is the place you have to visit to understand how fascinating it really is. Enchanting temples, elephant sanctuaries, jungle adventures and euphoric islands, it doesn’t get much better. Meet wonderful locals and be charmed, in The Land of Smiles.
Why choose British Airways Holidays?
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