China China is one of the world’s most fascinating travel destinations, both for a look into its past and for a chance to ponder its future. China’s evolution from the oppressive Mao years to the current rampant consumerism may be one of the most amazing transitions in human history. Napoleon once said, “China? There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes he will move the world.” Well, the giant is wide awake, and China is hurtling headlong into the future. This country is changing faster than any place on earth, so it’s important to go now before any more of its history disappears. Something else to consider is that an expanding middle class is making it possible for millions of Chinese to travel for the first time, resulting in growing crowds of Chinese tourists at all the famous sites. Reasons to visit china 1. Beijing Beijing is the historic heart of China where courtyard homes still line old, narrow alleyways called hutongs and ...