January 27th, 2012 
Tushar Mathur China is one of the top choices for a holiday in Asia, and for several great reasons. The large country is home to hundreds, if not thousands, of scenic areas, historical landmarks, cultural excursions and thriving urban areas. However, as you might expect from such a large nation, it can be difficult to organize and plan an entire trip without the help of a guide. There are several reasons to consider having an experienced guide you for all or part of your holiday in China, and here are the best ones:
1. You Have Limited Time in a City: Visitors to exciting and bustling cities like Beijing or Shanghai might want to experience as much as possible during their stay. With only a few days to spend in such a vast city, a tour guide will help you to find attractions quickly and easily, and recommend which sites are worth a visit and which ones to skip over.
2. To Avoid Getting Lost: Whether you are staying in one city and concerned about the public transport or traveling around the country, public transport in a new place can be a challenge to navigate. A tour guide in China will often provide transport in the form of a chauffeured can or bus, depending on the size of the group, which makes it much easier to get around.
3. To Learn the History: While touring an area like the Forbidden City or the Bund District in Shanghai, a knowledgeable guide will be able to give you details about their history, which truly makes the destinations come alive.
4. To Avoid the Crowds: The Great Wall of China is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, but the popular entrances can be so crowded that the experience is chaotic. A guide will help you to avoid the crowded sections of Badaling and Juyongguan, and instead bring you to restored sections like Mutianyu, which is almost empty and truly scenic.
5. To Understand the Language: In China most people speak Putonghua, although other dialects include Wu and Cantonese. While in the major cities plenty of people can speak and understand English, having a tour guide who knows the language can be a major benefit.
6. Keep You Safe: While most places in China are as safe as any other major city in the world, a tour guide can bring you peace of mind in places like Guangzhou or Nanjing, where crowds can be overwhelming. Knowing you have an experienced local guide by your side will make most travellers much more comfortable.
With these reasons in mind, it may be good idea to consider joining a tour to travel in China on your next holiday.
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