Live Life Team
Although it is one of the most rapidly developing countries in the world, China can still offer travellers plenty of culture and unspoilt natural scenery. The rich customs of this nation have attracted travellers from the west for many years, and it is now a highly sought after destination for gap-year holidays.
It is famously the most populated country in the world, with a total of over 1.3 billion, while the capital city, Beijing, has a population of over 11 million. Even with the huge size of the country, it has a population density of 357.5 people per square mile.
The range of different experiences that are on offer also make China a popular location. Paid jobs can even be found usually consist of teaching English to Chinese students. However, volunteer work will have far more variety, and a lot of the schemes that have been set up will allow you to get close to the local population and live a different way of life. Easily one of the most intriguing programmes is the giant panda conservation project that is run in Bifengxia, a city in the centre of the country.
It is easy to see how a few months could be spent in China, as not only is there a vast amount of attractions to discover in this large country, but its rich culture can offer many experiences. Travelling to China is usually not cheap in comparison to other countries in the Asian continent, but accommodation and dining will be relatively good value.
