TRAVEL COUNTRY CHINA

China is a country with a rich Culture and history.

China is a country of wonder and beauty, and is also a popular travel destination The rich history that surrounds the world's longest civilization. A civilization that has lasted over 40 centuries. Over 2200 years ago the Han dynasty started China's golden age of art, technology and politics. Over 92 percent of the countries population still call themselves the "People of Han". The art and technological advance made by the Chinese people during this time help to move the world forward. The diversity of Chinese geography takes you from bustling cities to quiet mountain tops. The sky line of the cities look similar to that of the view in any city in the world but seems centuries apart from the Buddhist monasteries that pepper the mountainous terrain. China has a great many sites over historic value to see. The imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasty, the mausoleum of the first emperor, the Mogao Caves, Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, or the Great Wall. The imperial palaces have long been called the Forbidden city. The Mausoleum of the first emperor is home to the famous stone soldiers that have been extremely publicized. The Mogao Caves is home to thousands of Buddhist temples. Confucius was an ancient Chinese philosopher, whose teachings have been taught throughout the world. The historic sites all through China affect not just the history of China but also the history of the world. The forbidden city was home to the emperors of china for over 500 years. It is called the Forbidden city because of it's massive size and location in the heart of Beijing It is still the world's largest surviving palace complex. The palace mausoleum holds over 400 paintings that are more then 700 years old. These ancient Chinese works of art give modern people an insight into life seven centuries ago. China also has a rich natural beauty. The gorgeous coastline of Huanglong or the spectacular view of Jiuzhaigou Valley. The beauty and peaceful terrain of the mountainous area of China has long been a destination for people of strong religious beliefs. China has a rich culture and history. A culture that you can immerse yourself in completely or escape to a mountain get away for a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. No matter what you are looking for in a vacation China has it to offer.