Discover China's Historic Treasures and Scenic Beauty
Official name: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Population: Over 1.4 billion
Geographic details: East Asia, spans five time zones, shares borders with 14 countries
Total land area: Nearly 9.6 million square kilometers
Administrative divisions: 33 province-level divisions
22 provinces
5 autonomous regions
4 municipalities
2 special administrative regions
Major cities: Beijing (capital), Shanghai (largest financial hub)
Historical Background
Early human habitation: Paleolithic era
Dynastic history: Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, Yuan, Ming, Qing
Cultural contributions: Literature, philosophy, historiography, innovations (gunpowder, papermaking, Silk Road)
Significant landmarks: Great Wall
Weather in China
Top Destinations
China Travel Guides
Qingcheng Shan - Sichuan Travel Guide
Qingcheng Shan Village is a prime base to explore the UNESCO heritage site of Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
Best of Qingcheng Shan: Back Mountain Travel Guide
Mount Qingcheng Back Mountain (Qingchengshan back mountain entrance), offers a serene and less trodden path for explorers.
Qingcheng Shan: Front Mountain
Nested in the lush landscapes of Sichuan province, Mount Qingcheng Front Mountain (Qingchengshan front entrance) stands as one of the most sacred Taoist mountains in China.