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As among the oldest civilizations on earth, China has continuous recorded history of almost 4,000 years. Regrettably, within a great deal of recent history, China has been isolationist and closed its borders to most outside countries. Nevertheless, in the 1970s and 1980s, China started to open its doors, and this culminated in the spectacular 2008 Olympic Games. The country saw the biggest influx ever of international guests during peacetime.

Many China tour packages can be obtained that include tours of Beijing. This is when you can observe the famous Bird's Nest stadium that was built for the 2008 Olympics. Today the stadium hosts a number of events, and it is estimated to draw up to 30,000 folks daily. Another popular attraction from the Olympic games is the Beijing National Aquatics Center commonly referred to as Water Cube.

In addition to Olympic attractions, China tour packages provide plenty more. A super value group tour is easily the most inexpensive, and it is very popular among students and budget-conscious vacationers. After your flight lands at Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to a luxurious hotel to unwind before beginning the activities that start the next day.

The Beijing tour consists of visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and a stroll along Lake Kunming before a scrumptious Peking Duck Banquet. The next day take a trip to the Great Wall of China where President Richard Nixon made his historic visit February 24, 1972. The group size of this seven day tour is 32, and the guides are always open to assist with each and every need.

The Deluxe China tour packages feature only 4 and 5 star hotels with well-known foods designed for most middle-class tourists. The group size is 24 people, where there are about 18 deals available. Like all the other tours, the plane tickets are welcomed by professional guides to help you on your way to the hotel.

The Splendid Yunnan tour lasts for 8 Days. You will go to the Golden Palace Temple that is 400 years old. About 75 miles from the Yunnan provincial capital of Kunming is the Stone Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These limestone clusters are over 270 million years old, and they are the most important tourist attraction in Yunnan Province.

The Premier China tour packages are made for those who desire luxury five star hotels, top end food and front row chairs of exclusive night shows. The 16 day Grand Yangtze Cruise and sixteen day Imperial Encounter packages both start in Beijing and result in Hong Kong with a group sized just 12 people.

The Grand Yangtze Cruise moves from Beijing to Xi'an, the previous capital of China. Archeology enthusiasts will definitely be pleased with what has become known as among the great archeological discoveries of the century, the Terracotta Army. After seeing the vulnerable pandas at the zoo, you'll embark on a cruise ship down the Yangtze River. These river cruise trips are becoming quite well-liked with the developing travel and leisure business.