Why Go To China?

Tourism In China

Why To Visit China

Tourism in China has got much bigger over the last few decades since the beginning of reform and opening. The emergence of a newly rich middle class and an easing of restrictions on movement by the Chinese authorities are both fueling this travel boom. China has become one of the world's most-watched and hottest outbound tourist markets. The world is on the cusp of a sustained Chinese outbound tourism boom. China is the world's third most visited country in the world. The number of overseas tourists was 55.98 million in 2010. The number of tourist visits totaled 1.61 billion, with a complete total of 777.1 billion yuan.

Best Places To Go In China

The best places to go in China are - Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Yangtze River, Lhasa Tibet, Jiuzhaigou Sichuan, Lijiang Yunnan, Zhangjiajie Hunan, Silk Road In China.

Key Events About China

Geography of China

Climate - China's climate varies from bitter cold in winter to unbearable heat in summer.

Natural Environment - The environment in the Republic of China has traditionally been neglected as the country concentrates on its rise as an economic power. Pollution has made cancer the leading cause of death in 30 cities and 78 counties, the Ministry of Health says. Only 1 percent of the country’s 560 million city inhabitants breathe air safe by the European Union.

Population - 1,331,460,000.

Industry - Industry produced 53.7% of the People's Republic of China’s gross domestic product. Industry (including mining, manufacturing, construction, and power) contributed 46.8% of GDP in 2010 and occupied 27 percent of the workforce in 2007.

Exports - China's exports jumped by 46% in February compared with a year ago, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade. The increase was higher than analysts' expectations of a rise of between 35% and 40%.

Chinese History

Modern humans first came to China from Central Asia or India about 50,000BC. These were Stone Age people, who lived in caves with their dogs and wore fur and leather. They hunted and gathered their food. By around 4000 BC, these people were starting to farm rice and keep sheep and chickens. By about 3000 BC, they were using pottery and living in houses, and they soon afterward learned from Central Asian people how to use horses to pull wheeled chariots. By 2000BC, Chinese people had entered the Bronze Age and had begun to use writing. Soon afterwards, about 1800BC, the Shang Dynasty conquered most of China and ruled it under one Emperor. About 1100BC, the Chou dynasty conquered China. By about 700BC, Chinese metal-workers learned to make iron tools and weapons. This was the time of Confucius. But beginning in 481 BC, China fell apart into many little States that fought each other.

In 221 BC, the Ch'in dynasty succeeded in putting China back together again. They made China even bigger than it had ever been before, and they built the Great Wall of China. But the Ch'in dynasty only lasted a short time before the Han dynasty took over in 202 BC. The Han dynasty was very successful. They traded along the Silk Road with the Parthians and the Roman Empire. They invaded India and brought back Buddhism to China. But by 220 AD, China had fallen apart again.

Map Of China

This is a map of China with the Capital city's and all the places in China. 

Video About Chinese Life

This video is about a day in China - Chinese Life.