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China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia. China's physical and cultural landscape is one of the most diverse among nations. China means "territory in the centre/middle" [of the world] and is home to 1.3 billion people.
There are deserts, high plains and tall mountains. You will also find many ethnic groups accompanied by many languages. Regional cuisines may not have made their way overseas and you would be lucky to sample them outside of their provincial context. Food is an important part of Chinese life but a fine dinner of 10 courses, in some regions, costs the equivalent of ten US dollars.
In the coastal or bigger cities development occurs so fast that if you had been there only 5 years ago, you probably would not recognize it now. The modern part of Shanghai is probably more gleaming than any city in the West. There are also many old cities and archeological sites with ancient fortifications and temples which bring alive images from China's complex history.
Whether you go to China for its history, scenic or natural beauty, pandas or people, food or engineering wonders, you will find more than you expect. China is not just a country, it's a completely different world that you need to see and experience for yourself to believe.
Mandarin is China's official language, though Cantonese is widely spoken in southern China.
This description has been edited by 15 people.
There are deserts, high plains and tall mountains. You will also find many ethnic groups accompanied by many languages. Regional cuisines may not have made their way overseas and you would be lucky to sample them outside of their provincial context. Food is an important part of Chinese life but a fine dinner of 10 courses, in some regions, costs the equivalent of ten US dollars.
In the coastal or bigger cities development occurs so fast that if you had been there only 5 years ago, you probably would not recognize it now. The modern part of Shanghai is probably more gleaming than any city in the West. There are also many old cities and archeological sites with ancient fortifications and temples which bring alive images from China's complex history.
Whether you go to China for its history, scenic or natural beauty, pandas or people, food or engineering wonders, you will find more than you expect. China is not just a country, it's a completely different world that you need to see and experience for yourself to believe.
Mandarin is China's official language, though Cantonese is widely spoken in southern China.
This description has been edited by 15 people.