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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Beijing's Week-long National Holiday

Every year, Beijing (as part of China) celebrates it's National Holiday for a week. This is the time when many workers, including students, get a week off from their daily schedules and enjoy their vacation by doing any of the following activities:

Visiting Different Tourist Spots

Inner Mongolia - The usual package for Inner Mongolia includes a trip to Mountain Heng Hanging Temple, Datong Yungang Buddhist Caves, Inner Mongolia Grassland, Desert and Beijing. Inner Mongolia has a rich history and culture, the scenery is also somewhat odd but incredibly amazing. This trip will last for 4 days and 3 nights by bus. For the people who want a backpacker's trip and experience a camper's life, you should try this trip. It will cost you around 1,450 yuan.

Shanghai - The tour includes visiting Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai. This whole trip will take about 7 days by train. The trip will mostly be comprised of viewing scenery like rivers and gardens and taking a glimpse of the city life in Shanghai. It will also cost you around 1,450 yuan.

Tibet - The places you will visit will include Lhasa, Podala Palace, Dazhao Temple, YangBajing, LinZhi, NiYang River and Lulang Forests. Since Tibet is located in a high-altitude area, it is advised that you ride a plane on your way there to avoid ear discomforts due to air pressure changes. This unique and peaceful trip will cost you around 7000 yuan.

Go Shopping for Winter 

Since the National Holiday is the season of transition from Autumn to Winter, it is the best time to shop for cold winter outfits and boots. By this time, many shopping areas have already changed their season's wardrobe collection and you can haggle for the best bargain before the prices shoot up.

Best places to shop for great bargains will be: Xidan, Silk Street, Houhai and Golden Towers.

Spending the Free Time to Relax

After being in stressful daily situations, spending 7 days to rest will be more than enough to revitalize and refresh yourself. Chilling out in coffee shops or spending time with your closest friends can be the best activities to help you unwind and break free from your everyday worries.