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China is a country of exotic paradoxes. From the silent wonder of Tibet monasteries to the urban explosions of Shanghai; from the sleepy tropical beaches in Hainan Island to the modern powerhouse Beijing; from lounging pandas in bamboo forests to alert businessmen bustling through Hong Kong, China is a traveler’s adventure. It’s bold and full of a colorful spirit with history at every turn.

For thousands of years, China has defined itself by golden dynasties, years of staccato stability and turmoil, and an everlasting respect for ancient traditions and vibrant festivals. In the last decades, it emerged as a global epicenter of business and flourishing economy with a crowning effort as the host of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. However bold and innovative, China is a country of ancient history and one of the oldest civilizations in the world. With every step forward, it always has an eye on its strong and fortified past.

Famous sights include the gardens of Yangzhou, the glittering lights of Shanghai, the Forbidden City in Beijing, Potala Palace in Lhasa and of course, the Great Wall of China. There is a long list of World Heritage Sites, from royal gardens to ancient villages and stone carvings from centuries long ago.

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national: Mandarin (Putonghua)

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