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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

How to Find Asia Airfare Deals to and within China


A Mecca of historical and natural wonders with over 5,000 years of recorded history, China boasts a fascinating culture and is rich with awe-inspiring sights and scenery. From visiting the Imperial Palace in Beijing to admiring the view of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, there are numerous activities for visitors to enjoy in China. Thanks to the abundance of Asia airfare deals, visiting China no longer has to be a strain on your budget.

Flying to China

Shanghai, the economic capital and most populous city in China, is the best place to look for deals when flying to China. Shanghai is China’s busiest port and is also home to a number of popular touristic attractions including the Shanghai Museum, the old town in Bund, and shopping venues on Nanjing Road. Flights into Shanghai are cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Business travelers typically fly on Monday and vacationers on weekends so avoid flying at these times if possible.

The peak travel times to Shanghai are during holidays such as New Year’s, so if possible, plan your trip during off seasons because flights will be far more affordable. National events and festivals can also cause flight costs to skyrocket so avoid travel during these times.

Beijing is another flight destination you may want to look into if you are searching for Asia airfare deals for China. Even if your final destination is Shanghai, you can fly into Beijing and take a bus or train to Shanghai in order to save money. You could also save money by flying through a gateway city such as Bangkok, Thailand or New Delhi, India rather than flying directly into China. Nonstop flights tend to be more expensive.

The national airlines in China are Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and China Northern Airlines. Air China often posts last minute flight deals on their website. Other carriers that fly to Shanghai include Alitalia, Korean Air, American Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.

Flying within China

Booking discount flights within China has never been easier. In the past, it was necessary to book inter-China flights at a travel agency in your home country, but today, you can easily search for tickets online. In order to travel between cities in China, check out the cost of flights from Spring Airlines, China’s first low-cost carrier. Hainan Air offers a “travel keeper” service featuring fares with discounts of 65% to 80%, but you have to be willing to risk not getting the flight of your choice. Dragon Air is one of China’s most popular airlines and publishes discounted fares on their site.
So, here’s a recap of money saving tips when flying to or within China. Avoid traveling during peak seasons, weekends, and Mondays. You can also save money by traveling with airlines besides the national Chinese airlines or by traveling via a gateway city. When flying within China, search for last minute deals and opt for flights offered by China’s low-cost carrier.

What’s next, next, next!


The next blog will be my travel stories in Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Hongkong, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and India. I need to make a pause for the meantime and focus on my Centered Vision blog.

As a fresh start after exiting for awhile from Philippines and Thailand travels, I am featuring a blog about China from a travel company Best Travel Deals http://besttraveldeals.net/

I will be back for sure, there are so many things to explore more in Philippines and Thailand. Also, I thank all those who commented, sent emails and finds my blog enjoyable to read. I’m at your service.