| Page Views: 5,344 Last Visit to China: May, 2002 I Used To Live Here | Sharrie's China Discovery by Sharrie - last update: Jun 13, 2004 |
CHINA, most populated in the world, has a civilization ancient than most countries. With a history and culture of over 5000 years or so, a whole lot of reading and understanding is necessary before one sets foot on its soil. To fully experience this vast and ever-changing country one need a very good guide. Yet, it's a civilization (when you've come to grip with some facts and traditions unique only to the Chinese) you can enjoy and marvel at (its complexity). When Europe was in its Dark Ages, China was propering for a thousand years. During this time China has woven its humanity into mankind. Presently, China is still developing (rapidly) and opening up to the world. Its past as a communist country has slowly developed to be one with communistic political structure but capitalistic economy. This is inevitable especially since the internet has swept the whole world to speed up and exchange one's idea. So, let's begin our tour of this amazing country.
Facts about China
Capital: Beijing.
Area: 9,596,960 sq km.
Population: 1.262 billion!
Languages: Mandarin (Pu Tong Hua) & other Chinese dialects.
National Holiday: National Day, Oct. 1 (1949).
GDP Per Capita: US$3800.
Currency: Yuan = 10 jiao.
Web Resources
National Anthem: YINYONGJUN JINXINGQU
Country Code: 86
Yellow Pages: ChinaBig.com
Newspaper: China Daily
CIA World Factbook: Year 2003
Online Travel Guide: Columbus World Travel Guide
Online Destination Guide: LonelyPlanet.com
Map: Lonely Planet Map
NB: All pix on this page are postcards. |
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| In A Nutshell: | "An upcoming power that the world has to reckon with!" |
Sharrie's China Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 14 - Photos: 14 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs
Tips: 3 | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
Tips: 16 - Photos: 14 |
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Boniunia Thu Jun 17, 2004 13:47 UTC
Your page truly invites to visit China!! Great trvl! | cuicui Sun Nov 30, 2003 05:30 UTC
Hi Sharrie, you've been to a lot more places in China than I. Thank all who appreciate My Country! 'Red' is also life and passion. The Party did develop China tremendously. And all authorities under heaven make mistakes. | Irine_29 Thu Aug 7, 2003 08:33 UTC
great local customs. I absolutely agree with your comment, China is the upcoming red power ! | Confucius Mon Jul 28, 2003 05:24 UTC
I admire the use of your China page to highlight destinations. history, and culture. All tips are well written and a pleasure to read. Thank you for blessing my China pages with your presence. |
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