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| The Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are among the main tourist attractions of China |
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The People's Republic of China was established on 1st October 1949, with Beijing as its capital city. With well over 1.3 billion citizens, China is the world's most populous country and the third largest country in the world in terms of territory.
Two-thirds of the country is high plateaus and mountains with populations living at altitudes from 1,000 to 4,000 meters above sea level and high mountain areas reaching 7,000 to 8,000 meters. The climate varies from subarctic to subtropical.
China is the cultural treasure-house of East Asia; its 5,000 years of tumultuous history place it among the world's greatest travel destinations. Among the historic relics, the Great Wall is the icon of the Chinese nation and the most popular attraction. The excavation of Yin Xu (Yin Ruins) in Anyang City of Henan let the world know Oracles which has proved to be the earliest written character of human beings. The Potala Palace in holy Lhasa is a splendid and complicated building complex on the Red Hill.
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The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses is located in Qin, the capital of the first feudal dynasty, Qin (221BC-206BC). The Forbidden City in Beijing is also a must for tourists to visit.
China is the world's third most visited country by tourists, and modern tourist facilities are available in major cities. China has more than 660 cities, of which 10 have polulations of more than 4 million. Shanghai and Beijing are the two biggest cities in China.
The rivers of China play a very important part in Chinese history and civilization. Among all the rivers, the Yellow River is affectionately known as the mother of the Chinese nation. The Yangtze River, the world's third longest, enjoys great fame because of the numerous historic relics found along its banks and the beautiful legends about this vital waterway. Lijiang River is one of Chinas most famous scenic areas. Also the mountains of China have its unique character, among others, Huangshan is known for its breathtaking views and incredible landscapes.
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