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China, more formally known as the People's Republic of China, is a country in Eastern Asia. It is about the same size as the United States and has the world's largest population. With coasts on the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea and South China Sea, it borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam to the South. Other bordering countries are Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to the West; Russia and Mongolia to the North; and North Korea to the East.
Some of the most famous tourist attractions in China are Tibet (which shares Mount Everest with Nepal), the Great Wall of China, the Silk Road and the tropical paradise of Hainan Island. China is also home to dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Country Destination Facts
- Population: 1,306,313,812
- Languages: Chinese
- Currency: CNY
- Capital: Beijing
- Area: 9,596,960 km2, 3,705,386 sq mi
Destinations for China
Articles on China
Travel News
iJET Releases Beijing Olympics Travel Brief
by Nicole Fancher June 8, 2008Before you sprint to the finish line at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, review these potential travel risks and recommendations.
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Jade: The Imperial Stone
by Miranda Young July 27, 2008Jade is the quintessential stone of China, but buyer beware ... there's more to purchasing jade than finding an eye-catching piece.
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Travel Challenges in China
by Miranda Young July 27, 2008Navigating China can be tricky, not only with children but even for a travel pro. Learn how to handle the bumps along the way.
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Cruising the Yangtze River
by John Higham July 31, 2008If you plan to take a Yangtze River cruise, plan ahead and make sure the accommodations match your expectations.
- Hiking Along the Great Wall of China
- One teen hikes the Great Wall on her family vacation and takes a memorable zip-line flight off its edge. »
- Beijing’s Ancient and Modern Family-Friendly Attractions
- Beijing sights offer cultural insights from old to new, from historical sites to futuristic Olympics venues. »
- Beijing Travel Tips
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- Zen and the Art of Travel in China
- TravelMuse writers offer tips to help travelers stay balanced when facing potential cultural challenges on a first visit to China. »
- Family Adventure in the Middle Kingdom
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- A Great Hike on the Great Wall
- Walk along the world’s longest wall on a day trip from Beijing. »
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- Beijing’s Top 10 Sights
- There are plenty of additional historic and cultural attractions worth your while, but if visiting Beijing for the first time, here are 10 must-see sights to get you on your way. »
- Let the Beijing Games Begin
- Old meets new, East meets West in this ancient city that has been transforming itself for the XXIX Olympiad, just a week away. »
- Year of the Spud
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