China

Finally getting in on the tourism act, and making you feel welcome. China has greatly expanded over the last few decades, Its a region with one of the longest histories and oldest civilizations in the world. It has a history of over five thousand years and has made impressive advancements in architecture, arts, cuisine and language.

China has over 56 nationalities all of which have their own culture, music and traditional customs. Traveling in the People's Republic of China from north to south, from east to west, one can enjoy exploring in beautiful nature, seeing different people living different lifestyles, and hearing the different dialects. Destinations of interest are Beijing, Nanjing, Xian, and others for their rich heritage in such areas as architecture and language.

Understanding The Geography

China, formally known as the People's Republic of China is a country in Eastern Asia about the same size as the United States of America.

With coasts on the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, it borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam to the South; Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to the West; Russia and Mongolia to the North and North Korea to the East.

Cities of China

• China has many large and famous cities. Below is a list of the nine most important to travelers.
• Beijing — capital city and host of the 2008 Olympics
• Guangzhou — one of China's most prosperous and liberal cities.
• Guilin — popular destination for both Chinese and foreign tourists, sensational mountain/river scenery.
• Hangzhou — former capital, famously beautiful city, major center for the silk industry.
• Kunming — capital of Yunnan
• Nanjing — a former capital with many historic relics
• Shanghai — one of China's largest cities, famous for its riverside scenery. Major commercial center.
• Suzhou — old city, famous for canals and gardens
• Xi'an — a former capital, terminus of the ancient Silk Road, home of the terracotta warriors.

Climate Conditions

The climate is also extremely diverse, from tropical in the South to subarctic in the North.

There is also a wide range of terrain with mostly mountains, high plateaus, and deserts in west; while plains, deltas, and hills can be found in the east. On the border between Tibet and Nepal lies Mount Everest. While the Turpan depression, in northwest China has the lowest point of the country, at 154 m below sea level. This is also the second lowest point on land in the world, after the Dead Sea in Israel.