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THE COUNTRY

A land of ancient tradition and breathtaking modernity, China unfolds like a vast tapestry woven with threads of history, innovation and boundless ambition. From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the placid waters of the Yangtze, its landscapes are as diverse as its people, whose resilience has shaped one of the world's oldest continuous civilisations. The Great Wall, a symbol of enduring strength, stands sentinel over a nation that has mastered the art of reinvention.

In the bustling streets of Beijing and the gleaming skyline of Shanghai, past and future collide in a dance of contrasts, where the wisdom of Confucius echoes amid the hum of cutting-edge technology. China is a story of transformation, each chapter a testament to its indomitable spirit, a nation forever forging ahead with a vision as vast as its horizon.

  • Classical Gardens of Suzhou;
  • Potala Palace;
  • Shanghai's Promenade;
  • Hangzhou's Historic West Lake;
  • Qing Zhao Mausoleum;
  • Leshan Giant Buddha;
  • Hong Kong Skyline;
  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park;
  • Great Wall;
  • Terracotta Army;
  • Forbidden City;
  • Summer Palace;
  • Tiananmen Square;
  • Longmen Grottoes
  • Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
  • Finest Onboard Catering
  • Ground Transport and Yachts
  • Luxury Villa & House Rentals
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GOOD TO KNOW
  • The State's Capital
    Beijing
  • Time Zone
    UTC +8
  • Telephone Code
    86
  • Total Area
    9 596 960 Km2
  • Population
    1 410 539 758 (2022 est.)
  • Currency
    Renminbi yuan (RMB)
  • GDP Per Capita
    USD 17600
  • Airports
    507
  • Heliports
    39
TRAVEL INFORMATION

    Extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north

    Han Chinese 91.1%, ethnic minorities 8.9% (includes Zhang, Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Miao, Yi, Tujia, Tibetan, Mongol, Dong, Buyei, Yao, Bai, Korean, Hani, Li, Kazakh, Dai, and other nationalities) (2021 est.)

    Standard Chinese or Mandarin, Yue (Cantonese)

    Clicking finger or whistling is considered very rude.

    Peking Roast Duck — maltose syrup (a natural sweetener produced from fermented grains) glazed-duck roasted until brown; the skin is served dipped in a sugar-garlic sauce and the meat is served with sweet bean sauce, spring onions, pancakes, and cucumber sticks

    One of the world’s top two economies; sustained growth due to export relations, its manufacturing sector, and low-wage workers; only major economy to avoid COVID-19 economic decline; recovery efforts slowing due to longstanding poverty imbalances and other institutional issues; state-sponsored economic controls

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