China is the largest country in Asia. Russia, India, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, North Korea,Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan,Tajikistan, and Vietnam all border China. Beijing is China's capital city.
People's Republic of China has long been hailed a land of mystery and enchantment. It is recognized as one of the oldest civilizations in the world with more than 5,000 years of written history.
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A string of heritage backs China's opulent and diverse culture. Chinese art, literature, science and medicine are dated back to centuries before Western civilization. There is evidence of these treasures long before Columbus even set foot on North America. Millions flock to China each year for a glimpse into the many wonders and achievements of their ancient civilizations.
In the first 30 years of its formation, Communist China faced scores of obstacles, hardships and opposition. China started their economic restructuring with the Open-door policy in the late 70's. The country is continuously under economic, legal and regulatory reform and has grown today to be the 2nd largest economy in the world.
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Points of Interest
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is Rectangular in shape and is world's largest palace complex, outfitted with a gate on each wall. Yellow is the dominant color in the Forbidden City, as it was considered to be a symbol of the royal family. The entire city is roofed with yellow tiles and adorned with yellow painting and ornaments with the exception of one room-the royal library.
Great Wall
The Wall is one of the largest building construction projects ever completed-stretching for more than 10,000 Chinese li (equivalent to 5,000 km).Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, built the Wall over 2,000 years ago as a means to keep out warring states. Signal fires from the Wall provided early warning of an attack.
Tiananmen Square
Surrounding the square is an assortment of monuments from both past and present: Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace); the Chinese Revolution History Museum; the Great Hall of the People; Qianmen (Front Gate) and the Mao Mausoleum.
