China

Choose China and reward your best performers with a quite extraordinary incentive trip. The 2008 Olympics opened the world’s eyes to the charms of this once-closed country. Now is the time not only to visit China’s spectacular historical sites, but also to experience the unique culture of the likes of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

What to know

GMT: + 8 hours
Flight time from London: 10 hours
Main airport: Beijing
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November
Language: Mandarin
Minimum stay: 3 nights

What to do

Walk the Great Wall of China
Visit the imperious warriors of the Terracotta Army
Tuck into Peking duck and take chá in a local teahouse
Celebrate the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival
Experience the hustle and bustle of Shanghai
Explore the age-old Forbidden City
Check out the edgy modern art scene

A word in your ear

Ni hao (hello)