China is a vast country in Eastern Asia with the world's largest population. It has borders with several seas and fourteen countries.
China has several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Xian’s Terracotta Army, the Suzhou gardens and the peaks of Huangshan. Beijing's combination of antique and ultramodern monuments to cosmopolitan Shanghai's skyscrapers and art-deco legacy, are just part of the rich mixture that today’s China has to offer.
REASONS TO GO
The Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City.
The Xian’s Terracotta Army.
The bustling cities of Shanghai Hong Kong.
The beautiful scenery at Guillin.
HOW TO GET THERE
Main Airports
Beijing Capital International Airport is 28km (18 miles) northeast of the city. To/from the airport there are buses and taxis available, as well as an Airport Express subway line between the airport and central Beijing.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 12km (7 miles) north of Guangzhou.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is 13km (8 miles) southwest of the city and is mostly served by domestic flights.
Shanghai Pudong Airport is 30km (19 miles) from the city centre. To/from the airport there are buses, trains and taxis available.
GOOD TO KNOW
Capital: Beijing
Currency: Renminbi (RMB, ¥)
Area: 9.596.960 sq km (3.705.406 sq miles)
Population: 1.3 billion
Language: Mandarin (Putonghua)
Electricity: 220V/50Hz
Calling Code: +86
Time Zone: UTC +8
INFO
http://www.cnto.org
