China

Formal Name: People's Republic of China

Capital: Beijing (Peking)

Other Major Cities: Shanghai

Population: 1.2 billion

Life Expectancy:

Religion: Traditional beliefs 20%, Buddhist 6%, Muslim 2%

Government:

Language(s): Chinese Mandarin

Currency: Yuan

Per Capita: $530

Fun Fact:

Must see sights/landmarks:

• Mount Taishan
• The Great Wall
• Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang
• Mogao Caves
• Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
• Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
• Mount Huangshan
• Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
• Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
• Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area
• Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde
• Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu
• Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
• Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
• Lushan National Park
• Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
• Old Town of Lijiang
• Ancient City of Ping Yao
• Classical Gardens of Suzhou
• Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing
• Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing
• Mount Wuyi
• Dazu Rock Carvings
• Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System
• Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun
• Longmen Grottoes
• Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
• Yungang Grottoes
• Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas
• Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom

Useful websites:

• cnta.com
• chinats.com
• chinavista.com
• chinatravelservice.com
• chinatour.com