China is a very large country and home to many attractions, including its many historical sites and its stunning natural beauty. If you’re looking for a place where to stay in China to enjoy a relaxing vacation. NH Hotel Group has wonderful option in the city of Zhengzhou, with the NH Zhengzhou Jinshui.
Why stay with NH Hotels in China?
The city of Zhengzhou is also a fantastic place to explore as a visitor. Its points of interest present you with a formidable combination of cultural and natural attractions. Visit the Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou and get lost in its history (it is recognized as the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu) and awe-inspiring beauty. The Yellow River Wetland Park, with its gorgeous displays of nature along with educational areas, and the Erqi Memorial Tower, a historical monument commemorating the Erqi Strike, also stand out.
NH Hotel Group proudly has a 5-star hotel in Zhengzhou, the NH Zhengzhou Jinshui, which serves as an ideal point from where to visit all these attractions. Not only is it well connected to transportation options—conveniently close to both the high-speed railway station and the airport—the hotel also features premium facilities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and the Victoria Restaurant, which serves both Chinese and western dishes. The hotel is suitable for all types of visitors, from families to business travellers, and features facilities for meetings and events of up to 150 attendees.
How’s the weather in China?
The weather in China is dictated by dry seasons and wet monsoons. This causes variation in weather throughout the year, leading to pronounced differences between the country’s winters and summers.
Beijing (the capital), for example, has its coldest month in January (daily high temperatures of 2ºC) and its hottest month in July (daily high temperatures of 31ºC). Zhangjiajie, meanwhile, sees less variation: its coldest month is also January, with daily high temperatures of 10ºC, while July and August are the hottest months in the city, with daily high temperatures of 31ºC.
What to see in China?
You’ve surely heard of the Great Wall of China. While China is full of famous sites, this stretch of fortifications tops them all. They extend for over 6,000 kilometers and date as far back as the 7th century BC. Different sections of the Great Wall can be easily reached by public transport or via guided tours. You can also hike or stroll along the structures.
The palace complex known as the Forbidden City, located in Beijing and constructed between 1406 and 1420, is another of China’s definite must-sees. It encompasses over 720,000 square meters and 980 buildings, including some of the most stunning palaces you’ll ever see. It also features the Palace Museum with its collection from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Take a look at the pandas (and other rare animals) at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Not only will you able to see these lovely animals up close—in an environment designed to be close to their natural habitat—but you can also check out the exhibits about pandas and their conservation efforts.
With a length of 6,000 kilometers, the Yangtze River is the longest river in China and the third-longest in the entire world. While there are many locations where you can see the Yangtze, the most popular is the Three Gorges Scenic Area, named after the Qutang, Wu, and Xiling gorges.
Wulingyuan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers stunning natural sights, led by over 3,000 quartz sandstone pillars. In addition, the site also features gorges and ravines along with vulnerable species like the water deer. Stay with NH Hotels in China at the NH Collection Zhangjiajie for a convenient accommodation from where to reach Wulingyuan.
The Li River in Guangxi, along with the area’s mountains, is one of the most beautiful and representative sights of China. There are multiple ways of exploring it, including cruises and hikes.
The Terracotta Army in Shaanxi, a collection of terracotta sculptures representing the army of China’s first emperor, is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. They date to the late third century BCE but where surprisingly discovered by local farmers in 1974. They remain one of China’s most fascinating sights.
What to eat in China?
China’s cuisine is well-known worldwide (having been established in different countries by the Chinese diaspora) and incredibly diverse. Its diversity is such that it’s divided into eight regional cuisines—including the Hunan, Sichuan, and Guangdong cuisines—each with their own identity.
Some of the most representative dishes of China’s gastronomy taken as a whole include kung pao chicken (a spicy stir-fry with chicken, peanuts, and vegetables), Peking duck (a Beijing specialty), and sweet and sour pork, which consists of deep-fried pork with onions, pineapples, and other ingredients.
How to arrive in China?
China has many international airports, which makes reaching its major cities a breeze. Its busiest airport (and the second busiest in the entire world) is the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), located near Beijing’s city center. The Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are both important airports that serve Shanghai.
You may arrive in Zhangjiajie at the Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG), which regularly receives flights from other major airports in China, including in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Changsha.
How to get around in China?
China has the longest and most widely used high-speed railway network in the world, which makes trains the most convenient option for getting around the country. Several non-high-speed train routes and buses are also available for travelling between the country’s smaller towns and more remote areas.
Travelling by air within China may also be a convenient option since there are more than 200 airports in the country, serving most of its major cities. The airports are often connected to major city centers either via the metro or a bus.
China also has many public transport options available from getting around within its cities. These include subways, buses, trams, light rails, and bike-share systems. Bicycles remain an often-used transportation method and taxis are also widely available.
Keep in mind that in order to drive in China, you must have a Chinese driver’s license.
For an accommodation in China from where to begin exploring the country, check out the NH Zhengzhou Jinshui, our 5-star hotel in Zhengzhou. Book a room now with NH Hotels in China and start planning the vacation of a lifetime.