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China is a large country with many destinations to choose from, some renowned for their history, other for their picturesque landscapes. Travel to China will offer the visitor the chance to experience the colorful ethnic features and economic prosperity of this growing country. Three of the most popular destinations in China are the cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Xian.

Beijing is the capital of China, and also the country's political, economic, cultural and educational center. Shanghai is a well-developed metropolis with a dynamic economy, and Xian is a city steeped in history, as it was the ancient capital of 13 dynasties. The coastal cities of Shenzhen and Guangzhou are well known resorts, and Hangzhou and Suzhou are beautiful water towns with lakes, gardens and a favorable climate. The city if Xinjiang also attracts a lot of tourists with its colorful culture and numerous historical relics along the Silk Road.

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Bargain city breaks around the world will demonstrate to the traveler the diversity of various cultures. The unique cultures of world cities is evident when tourists compare traveling to Beijing in China with exploring Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt.

Beijing, for instance, is found in Asia, and is popular for its extravagant palaces, temples and massive stone walls. Beijing features the Forbidden City which hosts a number of imperial Chinese artworks. On the other hand Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt are the perfect escape for many reasons, including the climate which is warm and sunny year-round. The area includes top beaches which can be found in the the areas of Naama Bay, Nabq Bay, Shark's Bay and Habada. The soft golden sands of these beaches lead into crystal clear waters that are perfect for swimming and diving. In fact, with over 250 coral reefs and 1,000 species of fish, Sharm el Sheikh has become a renowned diving destination. There are many PADI and BSAC accredited divers that offer lessons on diving holidays for beginners and experts alike. Sharm el Sheikh is also located close to the Sinai Mountain range, which features sand dunes and historical sites such as a famous old monastery. Mount Sinai itself measures just under 7,500 feet tall.

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Tourism and travel in China as well as tourism and travel from China are set to show unprecedented growth in the coming years.

On the one hand, to start with China travel info, from the China tourism office of their embassy in the big apple, reveals that 2 million American tourists traveled to the same, as per the China News Service on April 7.

In complementary news, China tourism statistics reveal that by 2013 the hidden dragon is expected to leapfrog Japan as the 2nd largest tourism market. Travel in china, which accounts for majority of Chinese travel is predicted to rise by 16% by 2020, to end being worth CNY 3.9 trillion.

China is also the fastest growing travel market on the planet, having been calculated to touch a 100 million international travelers by the year 2020.