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China in East Asia, is the most populous country in the world, with a population of about 1.3 Billion, with its capital Beijing, and is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with thousands of years of history and culture. The Peoples Republic of China (PRC), consists of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. China is the fastest growing economy in the world.

China has the worlds longest continuously used written languages and is the home to some of the world's greatest inventions, 4 great inventions of ancient China: Paper, the compass, gunpowder and printing.

China is a popular commercial, leisure and tourist destination and a cultural treasure, from the Great Wall of China, one of the only man made structures visible from space, Xians Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square to the Skyscrapers in Shanghai and Hong Kong, the historic building in Beijing and the casinos and nightclubs in Macau, to mention but a few.

The landscape of China is unforgettable from the Yangtze River, the Silk Road, the bamboo forests of the great Panda to modern bustling cities such as Beijing the enchanting capital of China, Shanghai the largest city in China, home to one of the largest ports in the world, Hong Kong a popular tourist destination and an economic powerhouse, famous for its vibrant shopping areas, and bustling streets of Hong Kong island and Kowloon to many other great Cities in china, like Guangzhou, Tibet (Autonomous Region), Xi'an, Macau, Yangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Shenzhen a former fishing village near Hong Kong, now one of the fastest growing cities in the world and an important sea port in China, to mention but a few.

Chinese people are welcoming and friendly, most people in main land China speak Mandarin, the majority of people in Hong Kong and Macau speak Cantonese, and Basic English is spoken by most young people in China. The currency used in China is the Renminbi Yuan (RMBY) or Yuan (Y) known locally as Kuai. Citizens of most countries require a visa to visit China, it is easy to get a Chinese visa from your home counytry. Just go to the Chinese embassy and they will be more than happy to help you. If you're wishing to enter and exit the country more than once on your trip you will require a multiple entry visa, which will last you for three months. As well as this you must have a Passport which is valid for at least four to six months after your visa expiry date.

Most Cities in China have a modern infrastructure and the bigger cities have a good transport network, if you are venturing to the rural areas it is advisable to arrange for your own transportation.

China has all types of accommodation from 5 Star Hotels, Private Apartments and Lodgings to Hostels, Camp Sites, Bed and Breakfast, Youth Hostels and Backpackers accommodation.

One thing to remember is to book your accommodation in advance online before you travel, you don't want to be without a place to stay in China. China is a great destination for students, backpackers, independent travellers and travel groups.

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