Flights to China

Utterly modern yet quintessentially rustic, China rivals the best in the world! The nation makes a great reception to one and all. Great Wall feasting your eyes to the hilt; the Forbidden City making an everlasting impression and sheer hospitality as overwhelming as skyscrapers, this is where you experience a sudden rush of adrenaline and a sense of placidity at the same time. Full of diversity and replete with grandeur, China evokes images of a bizarre melting-pot. Its largest city, Shanghai redefines modernisation with awe-inspiring skylines and conjures up fascinating images of the future right up here. Move to Beijing and behold how past and present sit in close harmony. The enchanting city is a living example of historic attractions drenched in old world charm that turn back the hands of time while modern architecture transports to future. Guangzhou is another true gem of China and the third biggest city that ranks as one of the most popular stamping grounds among worldwide travellers who board China bound flights.

China glories in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, the three key destinations flocked by almost every traveller who hop China flights. Shanghai leads the pack and captivates the imagination with its staggering range of attractions. Holidaymakers flocking to Shanghai may explore the heavenly wonders like Hongkou Park, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai World Financial Centre and The Bund. The mesmerising city of Beijing equally rewards the visitors with mind-blowing dioramas of Beihai Park, Beijing Zoo, Drum Tower and Bell Tower, Forbidden City, Hutong alleyways and Lama Temple. While, While, Guangzhou impresses with a marvellous blend of old and new marvels namely Xiguan Residence, Canton Tower, Guangzhou Traditional Buildings, Liurong Temple and much more. Visitors may also shift away from the modern spread, out into the rural environs and countryside where the stretch of skyscrapers sees a sea change to verdant lush green terraced rice fields and mountainous beauty.

China being a popular business and leisure holiday destination is well-connected to worldwide destinations including UK. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the key international airport serving the Chinese city of Shanghai and surrounding areas. The airport enjoys extensive connectivity with major airports in UK including London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester Airport. Another prominent aviation hub in China is Beijing Capital International Airport. Serving the Chinese capital of Beijing, it is revered as one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of number of passengers. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a main international airport that receives flights to China from across the globe. When it comes to tickets reservation, Britons have number of options stretching from British carriers to foreign operators. Air China, KLM Royal Dutch, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are among the major carriers that offer flight tickets on London Heathrow-Beijing route.

Geography: Located in East Asia, China is the world's second-largest country in terms of land area. It is separated from South and Central Asia by the Himalaya, Karakoram, Pamir and Tian Shan mountain ranges.

Capital: Beijing

Key Holiday Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou

Popular Airports: Beijing Capital International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Popular Airlines: Air China

Language: Standard Chinese and English is widely spoken and understood.

Time Zone: UTC +8

Popular Holidays: Sightseeing, Beach, Culture and history, Adventure, Shopping, Sports holidays,

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When it comes to weather, spring from April to May and autumn from September and October make for the best time to visit China. These months are ideal for enjoying the pleasant weather and partaking in sightseeing in addition to other outdoor activities. With flowers blossoming, lively aura and local bazaars alive with life, holidays during this time get all the more rewarding. However, it is a high season with high demand of accommodation and air tickets to China. Travellers contemplating a visit during this time must plan their travel well in advance. Those seeking a flavour of China's high mountain may schedule their trip for the period from June to August. The time is ripe with highlands adorned with flowers and climate conducive to hiking and trekking.