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China

History

First pre-imperial dynasty ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
First imperial dynasty ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
the Republic of China was established, giving China a new political framework.
Proclamation of the People's Republic introduced a new form of state rule.
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.

Upcoming events

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No future China-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

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Known for

Great Wall of ChinaForbidden CityZhangjiajieBeijingStreet foodTea
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