CHINA
China – the ancient Middle Kingdom – one of the world’s greatest civilizations must be on every travellers list of discovery. Whether you are looking for ancient history, urban wonders, picturesque landscapes, or cultural experiences; more and more world travellers are turning their toes towards China. Here are some important facts for every visitor to this beautiful and historic land :
- China is located in eastern Asia along the western shore of the Pacific Ocean. It spreads over a vastly diverse geographical area of 9.6 million square kilometers (about the size of the USA or Europe), and is the most populated country in the world, home to approaching 1.4 billion people – more than N. America and Europe combined!
- The highlands and hill regions account for 65 percent of the country’s total landmass, and there are more than 2,000 lakes dotting the landscape. The highest mountain peak is Qomolangma (Mt. Everest) in Tibet, the highest in the world, 8,848 meters above sea level.
- Among the 220,000 kilometers of rivers the Changjiang (Yangtze), Huanghe (Yellow River) and Zhujiang (Pearl River) are the most famous. The Yellow River Basin is the cradle of Chinese civilization, as the many cultural-historical sites along its banks can attest.
- It is also one of the leading political and cultural forces that helped shape our world. China also has a rich and beautiful history, with people more concentrated on learning and inventing, rather than conquering.
- Today’s China is playing a growing role in the world economy. It is one of the fastest growing countries and has become the world’s second largest economy, after the United States of America. China’s participation in the global economy also offers important opportunities for trade, investment, and international cooperation to promote world prosperity and stability.
To experience this vast and beautiful land so rich in culture and diversity, a thoughtful planning of your itinerary is of utmost importance. Our dedicated team of China planners is always at your disposal and ready to design a tailor-made itinerary according to your wishes and personal preferences.