Greater China – what is it?
Greater China normally refers to the territories occupied by non-overseas Chinese communities that share economic and cultural ties. These basically include Mainland China (People’s Republic of China), Taiwan (Republic of China), Hong Kong and Macau.
The term of Greater China is often used by international enterprises or organisations to prevent ruffling the feathers of the government of Mainland China.
Some users of the term also include Chinese diaspora living outside the above-mentioned territories, but this group of users is very small and is often challenged.
Greater China Discovery Tour
If you are interested in a China tour that combines Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, you will find our 30-day Greater China Discovery tour a perfect choice. Crafted by our China experts with decades of experiences travelling across Greater China, this grand adventure is your ultimate introduction to Greater China.
Day 1/Wed: Departing for Taipei
The journey begins with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. You’ll lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.
Day 2/Thu: Arrival in Taipei
Meet your driver on arrival for your private transfer to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3/Fri: Taipei (B/L/D)
Taipei is the capital of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. ROC should not be confused with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party. With a population around 2.7 million, Taipei is also the economic, educational and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the major hubs of air transportation in East Asia.
Our walking tour this morning begins at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, which is followed by the Presidential Palace, National 228 Memorial Park, and Taipei Botanical Garden. Be prepared to walk for 3-4 kilometres this morning.
We spend the afternoon exploring the National Palace Museum which houses a huge collection of national treasures removed from the Forbidden City in Beijing when the national government under the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang, KMT) fled to Taiwan in 1949.
The visit to the 508-metre-tall Taipei 101, a new symbol of the city, takes place after dinner.
Day 4/Sat: Taipei (B)
We begin the day with a tour of Dalongdong Bao’an Temple, an old house of worship that embraces Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism all at the same time. We then proceed to National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
We retreat to the hotel to rest up for a couple of hours before heading out to a popular night market where the main draw is the mouth-watering street food. The market is crowded but very safe. Everyone should be able to find something to their liking due to the abundance of choices available.
Day 5/Sun: Taipei – Sun Moon Lake (B/L/D)
The morning drive to Sun Moon Lake takes about 3 hours (230 km).
