Discovering China

I could speak very much about China. I’ve always been fascinated by this State with one of the earliest human civilization.

China is one of the largest country and the most populous state in the world. It is located in East Asia. The territory of China is characterized by landscapes and the desertification that is an important matter since China is loosing acres every year. In the South there are hills and mountains, in the Central East we can found the Delta of the major rivers: Yellow river and Yangtze River that is the longest river in Asia, the West is mountainous, with the Himalayas, and the East is surrounded by Yellow Sea and East China Sea.

Between 1949 and 1974 under Mao Zedong China could only be visited by selected foreign visitors,  but nowadays travel to China has become easier and tourism is growing every year.

If you go and visit China you must see the Great Wall of China at Jinshanling, the full-size Terracotta statues of Chinese Imperial soldiers and the Forbidden City in the middle of Peking, it was the residence of the Emperors for almost five hundred years and it’s a World Heritage Site.

Cities to visit

	Peking: is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most visited city in the world. It has a lot of tourist attractions and it’s a mixture of modern prosperity and ancient traditions. Besides the Forbidden City, you can visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors made prayers to Heaven for good harvest. And there are five sections of the Great Wall of  China. The climate is usually hot and humid in summer and cold and windy in winter.
	Tianjin: closed to Peking has got various monuments and tourist attractions. The city centre is easy to visit since it’s compact and full of shops. Haihe River divides the center of the city and it’s a good meeting point. At North of the river there’s the railway station
	Chengde: is famous for is Mountain Resort that is the largest royal garden in China. It was used by Emperor of Quing dynasty in summer to escape from the high temperature in Peking. The Garden there are large lakes, hills, plains and parks
	Xiamen: is one of the most attractive cities in China. Xiamen has beautiful beaches, pure air and  healthy environment. It has an International Airport.
	Shenzhen: is a metropolis full of skyscrapers. This city is changing and growing everyday. Tourists can find beaches, shops and energetic night life, but it has no history.
	Guangzhou: is an ancient city, rich in ancient temples. It’s a fascinating and energetic city, full of people.
	Hong Kong: is one of the most populated areas in the world. Millions of tourists rich Hong Kong every year. Hong Kong is famous for the shopping centers, temples and parks
	Shanghai: is an important center of commerce and finance. It is an ever-changing metropolis. Here you can find a perfect blend of modern and traditional, new skyscrapers near ancient temples. And it is known as Oriental Paris for its shopping centers.
	Xi'an: is one of the oldest Chinese cities and it’s home of the full-size Terracotta statues. It has a rich history and it’s full of museums and temples