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China, (People's Republic of China), is situated in eastern Asia, bounded by the
Pacific in the east. The third largest country in the world, next to Canada and
Russia, it has an area of 9.6 million square kilometers, or one-fifteenth of the
world's land mass
There are 6,536 islands larger than 500 square meters, the largest is Taiwan,
with a total area of about 36,000 square kilometers, and the second, Hainan. The
South China Sea Islands are the southernmost island group of China.
CAPITAL: BEIJING (Area: 16,800 square kilometers; Population: 12.59 million)
Climate:
China can be visited through out the year because of the stretch of its territories
and sites and activities it can offer. Deciding when to visit China depends on
which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy, and how much a
bargain you want. China is a huge country with many different climates and types
of landscape. Think of it in terms of the United States, which China resembles in
size and shape. Traveling along the Golden Route (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai,
Guilin) is like visiting New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Jacksonville, Florida all
in one trip.
April, May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most
popular destinations when the weather is most comfortable. Prices drop a bit in
the shoulder season, which runs from November through March and from June
through August. However, the winter months are peak season for trips to China’s
Hainan Island and to the Northeast Harbin for its world-famous ice-lantern
festival. This months are also packed with New Year holidays, Chinese Spring
Festival and other national or local happy fairs. Summer months are great time
to explore China’s Far East-Manchuria.
Pacific in the east. The third largest country in the world, next to Canada and
Russia, it has an area of 9.6 million square kilometers, or one-fifteenth of the
world's land mass
There are 6,536 islands larger than 500 square meters, the largest is Taiwan,
with a total area of about 36,000 square kilometers, and the second, Hainan. The
South China Sea Islands are the southernmost island group of China.
CAPITAL: BEIJING (Area: 16,800 square kilometers; Population: 12.59 million)
Climate:
China can be visited through out the year because of the stretch of its territories
and sites and activities it can offer. Deciding when to visit China depends on
which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy, and how much a
bargain you want. China is a huge country with many different climates and types
of landscape. Think of it in terms of the United States, which China resembles in
size and shape. Traveling along the Golden Route (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai,
Guilin) is like visiting New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Jacksonville, Florida all
in one trip.
April, May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most
popular destinations when the weather is most comfortable. Prices drop a bit in
the shoulder season, which runs from November through March and from June
through August. However, the winter months are peak season for trips to China’s
Hainan Island and to the Northeast Harbin for its world-famous ice-lantern
festival. This months are also packed with New Year holidays, Chinese Spring
Festival and other national or local happy fairs. Summer months are great time
to explore China’s Far East-Manchuria.
- Spring: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woolen jackets,
long sleeve shirts and travel shoes.
- Summer: 22°C and above, T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals,
caps, rain wear.
- Autumn: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen
sweaters, rain wear and travel shoes.
- Winter: 10°C or lower, overcoat, cotton clothes, lined coats. In very cold
areas a cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required.
About China
| Main Ports of Entry: Air: Beijing, Chengdu, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hohhot, Hong Kong, Kunming, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Tianjin, Urumqi, Xiamen and Xi'an. Land: Alataw, Baketu, Erenhot, Friendship Pass, Hunchun, Ji'an, Kunjirap, Manzhouli, Mohe, Nyalam (Zhangmu), Pingxiang, Ruili, Suifenhe, Tumen, Wanding, Xunke and Yadong. Water: Beihai, Dalian, Dangdong, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hankou, Huangpu, Jiujiang, Lianyungang, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Sanya, Shanghai, Shantou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Weihai, Yangzhou, Yantai, Zhangjiang and Zhenjiang. Time Zone: All of China is in the same time zone: GMT+8 hours, 13 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours behind Melbourne. China uses Beijing time as the standard time for the entire nation. China's Currency: China's official currency is the Renminbi (RMB) or "people's currency." The basic unit is the yuan (also sometimes less formally called "kuai"), which is equal 10 jiao (or "mao"), which can then be divided into 10 fen. Paper currency comes in 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 yuan notes. |
History:
China, is one of the four oldest civilizations in the
world, has a written history of 4,000 years and boasts
rich cultural relics and historical sites. It is the inventor
of compass, paper-making, gunpowder and printing.
The Great Wall, Grand Canal and Karez irrigation
system are three great ancient engineering projects
built 2,000 years ago. Now they are the symbols of the
rich culture of the Chinese nation. China has gone
over a long history of primitive society, slavery society,
feudal society and semi-feudal semi-colonial society
and the present socialist society.
China, is one of the four oldest civilizations in the
world, has a written history of 4,000 years and boasts
rich cultural relics and historical sites. It is the inventor
of compass, paper-making, gunpowder and printing.
The Great Wall, Grand Canal and Karez irrigation
system are three great ancient engineering projects
built 2,000 years ago. Now they are the symbols of the
rich culture of the Chinese nation. China has gone
over a long history of primitive society, slavery society,
feudal society and semi-feudal semi-colonial society
and the present socialist society.
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China has a continental and seasonal climate.
Most parts are in the temperate zone but southern
areas are in the tropical or subtropical zone while
northern areas are in the frigid zone. Climates in
different areas are complicated. For instance,
northern Heilongjiang Province has a winter
climate the year round without summer, while
Hainan Island has a summer climate the year
round without winter. The following is a reference
table for tourists to prepare clothing on their trips.
Most parts are in the temperate zone but southern
areas are in the tropical or subtropical zone while
northern areas are in the frigid zone. Climates in
different areas are complicated. For instance,
northern Heilongjiang Province has a winter
climate the year round without summer, while
Hainan Island has a summer climate the year
round without winter. The following is a reference
table for tourists to prepare clothing on their trips.
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