The Chinese have a history that goes back more than 4000 years and was first introduced to the world through the writings of merchant traveller, Marco Polo. From their magnificent emperors in dragon-protected palaces to the beginnings of some of the world’s most famous form of martial art, Kung Fu, this vast country has a history like no other. The customs and traditions of the region have since travelled far and wide so a visit to this enchanting country is a definite for any traveller!
China has more than 600 cities and a population of just under 1.4 billion residents, so though one country, the people, faces, cuisine and landscapes are as diverse as you can imagine. One thing that you can count on is the fantastic cuisine that spans the country. Food consists of everything, including steaming bowls of noodles and rice, paper-thin dumplings and fried wontons, raw seafood and sweet and sour exotic meats – China has it all and so much more.
As for places to see and adventures to go on, you’ll never run out of options. From the busy local markets, to expansive rice paddy farms, to majestic mountain ranges and towering sky-scraper cities, you’ll find a bit of everything for every kind of traveller. Some of the country’s top attractions include The Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Museum in Xi’an and the Great Wall of China, with a length of 6000km across the country.
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