China (Geography) China (Geography), Population In 2005, China’s population exceeded 1.3 billion. The world’s largest population also means the world’s largest workforce and largest potential market, but also enormous pressure on the physical environment and natural resources. China has the world’s largest production of an increasing number of products, but a low production per. resident.… Read More »
The country of China is divided into People’s Republic of China and Republic of China, which is actually Taiwan. Most of the country therefore belongs to the People’s Republic of China. This part of China is mainly visited by tourists who like to visit cities like Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing and Canton. The diversity of… Read More »
Among all the places on Earth, Tibet is perhaps one of the most exotic. Officially part of China, this province is a state within a state and lives its own special life. Tibet is the center of Buddhism, Eastern healing, the land of snow-white peaks and majestic monasteries, where pilgrims mutter prayers to this day.… Read More »
Subchapters: Basic data Public finances and the state budget Banking system Tax system Basic data Although Hong Kong remains highly competitive and open to the outside world, its primary currency is gradually becoming linked to the PRC market. Most GDP is generated by services (finance), industry plays only a marginal role. HK is the center… Read More »
VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Country list Tibet, China If you are entering Tibet from China, you will need a valid Chinese visa and a Tibetan Tourist permit. The permit is issued for a different number of days. Please note that some cities require a separate permit from the general one. You will also… Read More »
VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Hong Kong, China On July 1, 2009, the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for citizens of the Russian Federation and permanent residents of… Read More »
VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Macao (Maomen), China Citizens of the Russian Federation are required to obtain an entry visa when entering Macau. The period of stay on a tourist visa is limited to 20 days, a visa is issued upon entry to Macau upon presentation of a passport valid for at least 30… Read More »
VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in China, north You need a visa to travel to China. To do this, the following documents must be submitted to the consular department of the country’s embassy: – a foreign passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip; – 1 photo 3×4; – A… Read More »
China is one of the oldest civilizations, with a history of about 4,000 years. Man appeared on the territory of China about 1.7 million years ago, as evidenced by the remains of Pithecanthropus, the “Yuan Mou Sinanthropus”, discovered during excavations in Yunnan Province. About 600 thousand years ago, another group of ancient people, called the… Read More »
Hefei, Anhui (China, center) Hefei is the capital of Anxui Province and is located in the heart of the province. Until 1949, Hefei was a quiet trading town. Today it is one of the four scientific, technical and educational centers of China, it houses the Institute of Science and Technology, which is known for a… Read More »
Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China, south) Beahai is located in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on the coast of Bakbo Bay. The city is a port, fishing base and resort. In China, Beihai is traditionally considered the birthplace of pearls. According to historical evidence, pearl production existed here more than 1000 years ago. Today Beihai… Read More »
Shenyang, Liaoning (China, north) Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning Province. From 1625 to 1644 it was the capital of Manchuria. From past dynasties, the city has many cultural relics, among which are palaces, city walls, pagodas, temples. The most famous landmark is the Imperial Palace (1625), which is one of two completely preserved imperial… Read More »
Turfan is located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The city was the first important point on the Central branch of the Silk Road. In ancient times, he was much more famous in the world than today. Among the numerous historical monuments of Turfan, the ancient settlement of Jiaohe (Mesopotamia) ranks first. It is located… Read More »
Hailar, Heilongjiang (China, north) Hailar is located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 900 km northwest of Harbin. It was founded in 1734 and at that time was the capital of Xingang Province. The city is divided into a historical part that has preserved monuments of the 18th century. in traditional Chinese style, and modern… Read More »
Jinan, Shandong (China, north) Jinan is the capital of Shandong Province. From the south, the city is bounded by the Taishan Mountains, and from the north by the Yellow River. Jinan is called the “Capital of Springs” due to the 72 thermal springs that gush in its vicinity. The city has a long history, and,… Read More »
Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou Province. It is an important transportation hub for 4 railways (Guizhou-Yunnan, Guizhou-Sichuan, Guizhou-Hunan and Guangxi-Guizhou) and a network of highways leading to Kunming, Chongqing, Hengyang and other cities. The city is famous for such attractions as Qianling Mountain, Jiaxiulou Tower, Gaopo Ethnic Area, Tianhe Pool, Nanjiao Underground Park, Huaxi… Read More »
Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province. The city has a very ancient history. The first settlements in this area date back to the Paleolithic era and are about 30 thousand years old. In the III century. BC. in the era of the Warring States, the main outpost of the Dianwanguo state was located here,… Read More »
Nanjing, Jiangsu (China, center) Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu Province. The city stands on the lower reaches of the Yangtze and is a port. The strategic position near the river delta has been the source of its ups and downs in Chinese history. Nanjing was founded in 472 BC. e. In the period from… Read More »
Suzhou is located in Jiangsu Province, 100 km southwest of Shanghai, near Taihu Lake, the most fertile region in the Yangtze River Delta. The city was founded in 514 BC. as the capital of the Principality of U. During the Middle Ages, it was a major center of trade, cotton and silk weaving production. Until… Read More »
Xiamen, Fujian (China, center) Xiamen is located in Fujian Province, one of the first 4 special economic zones in China. The city was founded in the middle of the XIV century. under the Ming Dynasty and immediately acquired the importance of an important seaport. At different times, Portuguese, Spanish merchants, the Dutch, and the British… Read More »
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province. It is the birthplace of silk and is known throughout the world as a manufacturer of excellent silk fabrics and products. The first people settled in this region over 4,000 years ago in Liangzhu, which is 25 km northwest of the city. In those days , Hangzhou was… Read More »
Shanghai is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Tianjin and one of the four cities of the central subordination. In 1842, the Qing Empire was defeated in the Opium War, and the tightly closed country was forced to open five ports for trade with the rest of the world. The widest freedoms… Read More »
Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province. Guangzhou is the Chinese name of the city, but the Europeans called it Canton. This is the largest economic and cultural center of South China, as well as one of the oldest cities in the world. Guangzhou was founded in the 3rd century. BC. It has long served… Read More »
Guilin is located in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It stands on the banks of the Lijiang River. Once upon a time, the waves of the oceans beat here, then the water receded, forming fantastic mountains with many gorges, clefts, grottoes and caves. Not a single artist or poet could pass by such magnificence. Guilin is… Read More »
Sanya, Hainan island (China, south) Sanya is the second largest city in Hainan Province and the tourist center of Hainan Island. On three sides, the city is surrounded by high ridges of picturesque mountains covered with forests, and nearby there are several beautiful bays with white sand beaches and clear sea water. The most famous… Read More »
Yalongvan, Hainan island (China, south) Yalongvan resort is located 28 km east of Sanya in the bay of the same name. This is a fashionable resort with upscale hotels. Local beaches stretch along the bay for 7 km, on three sides they are surrounded by mountains and colorful vegetation. All restaurants, bars and discos of… Read More »
Tibet is an occupied state (a region of Central Asia on the Tibetan Plateau). According to smb, the country was conquered by China in 1950. The actions of the Chinese authorities are regarded by the Dalai Lama as a cultural genocide. The capital of the country is Lhasa. Before joining China, Tibet had its own… Read More »
Transportation Traveling by plane According to top-medical-schools, the three largest Chinese airlines are Air China (CA), China Southern Airlines (CZ) and China Eastern Airlines (MU), which connect numerous cities in the country. There are also a number of smaller airlines serving destinations across the country. Regular flights from Beijing and Guangzhou (Canton) to Hong Kong… Read More »
According to Topmbadirectory, China (officially the People’s Republic of China) is the most populous country in the world and the fourth largest country in the world in terms of area. The Chinese People’s Republic was proclaimed on October 1, 1949. According to the constitution, the state is defined as a people’s republic, based on socialism,… Read More »
China covers a huge area. The country is in third place in the world in terms of size, after Russia and Canada. Thanks to such dimensions, the variety of landscapes available here impresses any person. You can visit both the endless plains and high mountains. In addition to natural resources, China has absorbed the long-term… Read More »