Destinations
People's Republic of China (PRC)
Beaches & Resorts in China
China has a sea area of 3 million square kilometres, and coastline of over 18,000 kilometres. Learn More
Cities in China
Learn about the different Cities in China, what their main attractions are, which hotels you can stay at, and more!. Learn More
Major Mountains in China
China is blessed with some of the most impressive mountain ranges in the world. Mountain climbing was a traditional pastime in ancient China. Emperors went to mountains to... Learn More
Nature Reserves in China
China has a vast territory and broad sea area. Natural conditions are complex and varied. China has set up 1757 nature reserves of all kinds with a total area of 132.945 million hectares by the end of 2002... Learn More
China, an Introduction
Home to one-quarter of the World's people, and one of the richest and longest continuous civilizations in history. China offers endless diversity of archaeological treasures, architectural masterpieces, stunning landscapes and the inexhaustible variety of its people. Any visit to China will be an unforgettable experince!
- Capital: Beijing
- Inhabitants: 1.3 billion, 93% is Han
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- Language: Chinese - Putonghua
- Climate: Lots of and varied, see details in each area
- Currency: Renminbi (RMB) or Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Land Area: 9.6 million square kilometers
- Border Countries: North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tjikistan, Afghanistan Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand
- Public Holidays: Jan 01 New Year's Day, 6th-8th Feb Spring Festival, 4th April Ching Ming Festival, 1st May Labor Day, 8th Jun Dragon Boat Festival, 15th Sep Middle-Autumn Festival, 1st-3rd Oct National Holiday
- Electrical Appliances: 220-240 V mostly
