China: TravelGuide

Located in Eastern Asia and on western bank of the Pacific, China covers 9600000 km2, with a 18000 km long coast. Its territorial water is strewn with 5000 islands whose Taiwan and Hainan are largest. China, from vastness of its territory, is subjected to various climates, continental climate in... More

Located in Eastern Asia and on western bank of the Pacific, China covers 9600000 km2, with a 18000 km long coast. Its territorial water is strewn with 5000 islands whose Taiwan and Hainan are largest. China, from vastness of its territory, is subjected to various climates, continental climate in North, mode of monsoons in the south and zone moderated between the two. China is populated of more than 1,2 billion inhabitants, is 22% of the world population. Beijing, the capital, is not only the political, economic and cultural center of China, but also a historical city under development full. China is a country culturally and architecturalement rich person. Do not miss certain exception's sites. Beijing is a tourist city of world reputation for its old architectures, its palates, its gardens imperial and its temples, as well as new buildings, pleasure gardens and green areas. Stretching on more than 6000 km, the Great wall is registered on the list of the world heritage. The section of Badaling, located at 80km in the north of Beijing, is best preserved and one of most representative. Also called Quoted prohibited, the Imperial palace sheltered 24 emperors of Ming and Qing. Located at the center of the town of Beijing, it is the vastest unit; traditional architecture existing nowadays in China. The place Tian Year Men, located at the center of the city, is one of the greatest places of the world. Here was proclaimed, the 1 October 1949, the foundation of the Popular republic of China. Less