China in situated in Southeast Asia alongside the Pacific Ocean. It is a big country with a diverse landscape that stretches 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometres) from east to west and 3,400 miles (5,500 kilometres) from north to south. China’s territory is composed of mountains, where Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is located between China and Nepal. There are countless rivers in China. The Yangtze and Yellow Rivers hold the greatest significance. The Yangtze River is the third-longest river in the world with 3,915 miles (6,300 kilometres).

China has a diverse range of climate conditions, with each region experiencing a different season at a different time of year. China experiences four distinct seasons: summer, winter, autumn, and spring. With the arrival of winter and the end of summer, respectively, autumn and spring are without a doubt the greatest times to visit China due to the mild temperatures and pleasant weather. However, if you don’t mind the hot and cold climates, Summer and Winter are also not a bad option. The weather is extremely temperamental during these seasons.

One of the greatest and most varied cuisines in the world is Chinese. There are twenty-three provinces in total, and each one still has its own distinctive cooking method based on local products and tastes. These include the wild greens plucked from the mountains, the salty, fresh seafood from the northeast coast, and the delicate, sweet flavours of Cantonese cuisine. People prefer hot, spicy food in Central China, where chilli peppers are widely available, whereas lamb is popular in Beijing. A staple dish of Chinese cuisine is fried rice with a mixture of ingredients of both vegetables and proteins (chicken, pig, and shrimp) (carrots, mixed vegetables); peking duck which is seasoned, crispy oven roasted duck; chow mein, which are traditional egg noodles that can be created with vegetables and meats; as well as the Sichuan Kang Pao Chicken, a spicy stir fried chicken thanks to the Sichuan peppercorns it is made with.

China is considered one of the earliest cultures in the world, yet the country has only lately developed into a “modern” state.

Each dynasty in Chinese history denotes the time during which a certain line of emperors ruled. The Qin dynasty, which started in 221 B.C., was the first empire. China became a republic in 1912 after the last emperor was toppled. In 1949, the communist government took over after a civil war with the Chinese Nationalists.

Invention flourished in ancient China. For many years, China was leaps ahead of other nations in math, science, and technology. A few of the inventions made by the Chinese include paper, the magnetic compass, printing, porcelain, silk, and gunpowder.

China has many fun activities to enjoy with the family. You could sign up for a morning bike trip around Shanghai with a guide. The French Concession and the busy maze of the old town are two of the city’s quieter neighbourhoods that you will tour. The trip leads you through alleyways, past traditional shikumen (stone-gate) homes, and little street markets. Families who enjoy hiking can do so at Jinshanling along one of the Great Wall’s quieter stretches. Driving there from Beijing takes a few hours, but once you arrive, you’ll be treated with vistas of the wall spreading across the mountains. You will also be able to take a cable car back down the mountainside at Small Jinshan Tower, so it doesn’t have to be a difficult climb. For a fun experience seeing one of China’s most important animals, the panda, head to Chengdu’s Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Here you can experience seeing the panda up close and depending on the time of year you go; you can see the newborns.