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China

History

Traditional accounts date the Xia, the first dynasty, to about this time.
Qin Shi Huang unified the warring states and founded the first empire.
the Republic of China was established, giving China a new political framework.
Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic in Beijing on 1 October.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's China.
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CapitalBeijing
Population1.4B
Area9,596,960 km2
CurrencyChinese yuan

Short facts

RegionEast Asia
LanguageChinese
Time zoneCST (UTC+8)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Great Wall of China: The most ambitious construction project in history, stretching thousands of kilometres.
  • Forbidden City: Imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing, home to 24 emperors.
  • Zhangjiajie: Towering sandstone pillars that inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar.

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Planning questions

What is China known for?Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Zhangjiajie.
What is the capital?Beijing.
Which language is useful?Chinese.
When is the national day?1 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Use Beijing as the first planning anchor for China, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

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