About China

China is much more than a manufacturing powerhouse. In the last decade, the world's fastest growing economy has steadily made the transition from an export-oriented economy to a service provider and destination for world travelers.

 

The country's major cities are fully capable of hosting the very best in both leisure and business travel. Every major luxury hotel chain in the world is expanding across China and this expansion will continue into the next decade. Places like Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are being joined by emerging hubs like Sanya, Xian, Chengdu and Kunming, all with the infrastructure needed to provide world-class business travel services.

Now is the time to see China, as it emerges into one of the leading MICE destinations. The combination of stunning historical sites, culinary experiences, the warmth of its people, along with the vibrancy of a new economy makes China a must see. 

Location

Location

Mainland China covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometers and is bordered on the east by a seacoast of more than 18,000 kilometers in length. China also has 5,000-plus islands in its vast territorial seas.

Climate

Climate

China spans 50 latitudinous degrees and therefore its climate varies throughout the country. Most of the country is in the temperate zone, with only a small part extending south into the tropical and subtropical zones, while its most northern tip is close to the frigid zone.

History

History

China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations with a chronicled history of more than 5,000 years. In 221BC, Qinshihuang established the Qin Dynasty, the first feudal autocracy in Chinese history. This established a 2,000-year period of feudalism, which lasted through a succession of dynasties such as the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing. This period began its decline with the Opium War of 1840 and finally met its demise in the Revolution of 1911 led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen. October 1, 1949, saw the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Population

Population

China has a population of over 1.2 billion, or 22 percent of the global total, making it the world’s most populous nation. China is home to 56 ethnic peoples, including Hans, Manchus, Mongols, Tibetans, and Uyghur’s, with the Hans making up 92 percent of the nation’s total population. All the ethnic peoples are equal regardless of the size of their populations.

Religion

Religion

China is a multi-religious country. Taoism, Buddhism, Islamism, Christianity and Catholicism have all found a following in this country. Freedom of religious belief is a government policy, and the Constitution protects all normal religious activities.

Language

Language

Chinese is the universal language in China; it is also one of the five working languages designated by the United Nations. Most of the 55 ethnic minorities, however, have their own written and spoken languages.

Administrative Divisions

Administrative Divisions

China today consists of four municipalities, 23 provinces, five autonomous regions, and one special administrative region.

Capital

Capital

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China.

Currency

Currency

The Chinese Yuan, also known as Renminbi, is used throughout mainland China, while in Hong Kong and Macau, the Hong Kong dollar and Pataca are used respectively. The rate of exchange is approximately $1US = 6 Yuan.

Tibet

Tibet is such a place. The open country without any worldly noise, the clear and high ski like having been washed, the yonder snow-covered mountains and peaks lofty and awesome, mirrored still like lowered humble heads in the boundless and unfathomable lake at their feet... as you are and let yourself deserted in all these, you definitely feel a sublimed mind. Tibet couldn't be more ideal a place to self.

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Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital of  Sichuan Province, which  is also known as  the "Heavenly State, is located in the west of the Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain. It covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometers (4,749 square miles) and has a population of over 11 million. Chengdu is known for being a natural habitat of cute, giant pandas, and for its famous Sichuan cuisine.

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Hainan - Sanya

Hainan  Island  is China's most southerly province and  the second  largest  island after Taiwan. It is the largest ocean island in the South China Sea and yet the smallest land province in China.  Sanya is the second largest city on Hainan Island, (after the capital Haikou) and is the key attraction of the island. With many excellent harbours and a large export/import trade, it is known as the “South Gate of China”.

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Yunnan- Lijiang

Yunnan, which refers to “the place south of the colourful clouds”, is the most southwest, mountainous province of China.  Most of the population lives in the eastern part of the province. In the west, the altitude can vary from mountain peaks to river valleys by as much as 3,000 meters (9,800 ft.). Yunnan is rich in natural resources and has the largest diversity of plant life in China. Of the approximately 30,000 species of higher plants in China, Yunnan has 17,000 or more of them. It borders Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar and its neighboring provinces are Guizhou, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan and Tibet.

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Guilin

Located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China, Guilin is considered to be the pearl of China’s thriving tourist industry because of its natural beauty and historic treasures. The stunning landscape surrounding the city is made up of strangely shaped hills called karsts, spectacular caves, two rivers and four crystal clear lakes.

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Xi'an

Xi’an is to China what Rome is to Italy, a city full of a rich culture and a very significant history. Xi'an became a cultural and political centre of China as far back as the 11th century BC with the founding of the Zhou Dynasty.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an amazing, bustling, vibrant city.  Navigate its teeming, tightly packed sidewalks and you’re met at every turn with neon signage, steam-filled canteens, molasses-slow traffic and a cacophony of chatter.

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Hangzhou

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province and its political, economic and cultural center. With enchanting natural beauty and abundant cultural heritage, the city is known as 'Heaven on Earth' and is one of China's most important tourist venues. It has a subtropical monsoon type climate with four quite distinct seasons. However, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter, making it a year round destination. West Lake is undoubtedly the most renowned feature of the city, noted for the scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. In this scenic area, Solitary Hill, the Tomb of General Yue Fei, the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Ling Yin Temple are the most frequently visited attractions. The West Lake area is undoubtedly the most renowned feature of the city, noted for its scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites..

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Shanghai

The charm of Shanghai lies in its seamless mix of the modern and the traditional…..east meets west.  Its architecture, night life, cuisine, and culture are very distinctive when compared with other cities around the world.  It is known for its gardens, museums, temples, and the Bund, commonly referred to as a “museum of architecture”.

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Beijing

Beijing, the capital of China, is a city where ancient culture and modern civilization come together. As Beijing is endowed with a rare cultural heritage, a long history, outstanding architecture and unique sites it is visited by millions of local and international business travellers and tourists each year. The Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven have all been listed as World Cultural Heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO).

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