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Area: 9.59 million sq km
Population: 1.28 billion
Capital City: Beijing (pop 12.6 million)
People: Han Chinese (93%), plus 55 ethnic minorities
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Religion: Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism (no stats available); Muslim (14 million), Christian (7 million)
Visas: Visas are required by most foreigners entering mainland China although, at this stage, visas are not required by Western nationals visiting Hong Kong and Macau. Travellers in transit can stay in China visa-free for up to 24 hours as long as they have an onward air ticket for a flight from China to another destination departing within that time period. Visas are available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most countries.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8 (Beijing Time.)
Dialling Code: 86
Electricity: 220V ,50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric

When to Go

Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit China. Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F-86°F) in these seasons - but bear in mind that nights can still be bitterly cold and it can sometimes be wet and miserable. Major public holidays, in particular Chinese New Year, are best avoided as it's difficult to get around and/or find accommodation. More climate & weather details here

Events

Hangzhou Night Tour: Dinner and 'Impression West Lake' Show
Spend a night on the town in Hangzhou with dinner and a show! After a day of sightseeing, experience the city?s vibrant nighttime recreational activities. Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner before watching a performance of ?Impression West Lake,? an incredible display of Chinese dramatic performing arts and romantic music. Book now or look for ...
This week in Asian & European Golf - April 16 to 22, 2012
European Tour and ONEASIA Volvo China Open Binhai Lake Golf Club, Tianjin Tianjin, China 19 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012 Hotels near Binhai Lake Golf Club, Tianjin South African Branden Grace became only the second player in European Tour history to win three times in the season after graduating through Qualifying School as he cantered to victory at ...
2012 Formula 1 UBS Chinese Grand Prix 15 Apr 2012
Circuit Name: Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China Number of Laps: 56 Circuit Length: 5.451 km Race Distance: 305.066 km For Formula 1 Race (Weekend) Tickets click here Recommended Hotels forShanghai International Circuit Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading A 10-minute taxi ride from Jiading Confucius Temple, the newly opened ...
This week in Asian & European Golf - February 27 to March 4, 2012
Ladies European Tour World Ladies Championships (WLC) Mission Hills Hainan's Vintage Course Haikou, Hainan, China Mar 2 - Mar 4, 2012 Hotels near Mission Hills Resort Hainan
Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour
Your evening tour of Shanghai begins by attending an astounding performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School&Troupe. They have won hundreds of gold medals in different international acrobatics competitions, and are beloved by their countrymen for the incredible feats of skill and grace. If you have never experienced a world-class acrobatics show, ...
Tennis: Shanghai Rolex Masters, ATP World Tour Masters 1000, Shanghai, China - 9.10. - 16.10.2011
The Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 - presented by Rolex, will be held in Shanghai Qi Zhong Tennis Center (see Shanghai map). A new Grand Stand Court 2 (capacity: 5,000) has been built to meet the necessary of the tournament. This new facility will enhance an already impressive Qi Zhong tennis complex which features a total of 25 tennis ...
Track-laying Begins On Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway
On July 19, 2010 China's Ministry of Railways held a ceremony in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, to mark laying of the first tracks for the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. The 1,318-kilometer-long high-speed railway project, which is also known as the Jinghu High-Speed Railway, involves an investment of CNY220 billion. Construction started in ...
Thailand to host Mekong River talks
The first Mekong River summit will take place between April 2 to 5 in Hua Hin, Thailand, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) has announced. The summit, which is the first of its kind, will gather regional political leaders and a range of experts in the field of integrated water resources management. It will serve to strengthen regional cooperation ...
Nanjing to host 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected Nanjing, Province Jiangsu, People's Republic of China, as the host city of the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 during the 122nd IOC Session in Vancouver, Canada. Nanjing received 47 votes to edge out runner-up Poznan, Poland, which received 42 votes. Some 3,600 athletes ranging in ages ...
2009 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Regatta, 30 - 31 May
Join the happy crowds in Sha Tin along the Shing Mun River and celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with the International Dragon Boat Regatta. Time: 9am - 6pm Venue: Shing Mun River, HKDBA Training Centre, On King Street, Shek Mun, Sha Tin, New Territories Admission: Free admission with tickets Ticketing: Tickets can be obtained from District ...

Chinese New Year (or Spring Festival) starts on the first day of the lunar calendar, which usually falls in February. Although it officially lasts only three days, many people take a week off. Ear plugs are handy at this time to dull the firecracker assaults, and prices of hotel rooms tend to go through the roof. The Lantern Festival isn't a public holiday, but it's big and it's colourful. It falls on the 15th day of the 1st moon (around mid-Feb to mid-March) and marks the end of the New Year celebrations. The famous lion dances occur throughout this period. Tomb Sweeping Day is in April, and sees Chinese families spend the day tending the graves of departed loved ones. Hong Kong hosts one of the liveliest annual Chinese celebrations - the Dragon Boat Festival. Usually held in June, the festival honours the poet Qu Yuan and features races between teams in long ornate canoes. Many Westerners take part in the races, but plenty of practice is needed to get all the paddles working as one.

Special prayers are held at Buddhist and Taoist temples on full-moon and sliver-moon days. Temple and moon-based festivities include Guanyin's Birthday (late March to late April), Mazu's Birthday (May or June), Water-Splashing Festival (13-15 April), Ghost Month (late August to late September), Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (October) and the Birthday of Confucius (28 September).

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