China, an ancient , mysterious and beautiful land known as The Red Dragon

China, an ancient, mysterious and beautiful land, is always appealing to adventurous foreign visitors. As the third largest country in the world occupying an area of 9,600,000 sq km, it spans 62 degrees of longitude and 49 degrees of latitude. A wide variety of terrain and climate shape its numerous natural attractions. Abundant in a variety of resources, plants, animals, and minerals, the land has nurtured countless generations of Chinese people.

The Chinese border stretches over 22,000 kilometers on land and its coastline extends well over 18,000 kilometers, washed by the waters of the Bohai Sea, the Huanghai, the East China and the South China Seas. The Bohai Sea is China's only inland sea.

There are 6,536 islands larger than 500 square meters, the largest being Taiwan, with a total area of about 36,000 square kilometers, and the second, Hainan. The South China Sea Islands are the southernmost island group of China.

Here are some funny facts about China

1. Children poop everywhere in China

2. Pajamas are the new black in Shanghai

3. Many Chinese children named after the Olympic games

4. You can not have kids until government let you

5. You can hire someone to help you avoid traffic

6. Play stations and other foreign gaming consoles are illegal in China

7. 19 million cats are eaten every year in China

8. The world's biggest mall is located in China , it is 99% empty

9. Some 35 million Chinese still lives in caves

10. The Chinese army uses pigeons to send messages

We also have some interesting facts about China

1) The Chinese New Year celebration lasts for 15 days.
2) In China, every year is represented by one of 12 animals.
3) China’s Bailong Elevator carries visitors more than 300m up a cliff’s edge.
4) You can buy green-bean-flavoured ice pops in China!
5) In Ancient China, soldiers sometimes wore armour made from paper.

Ten must visit sights in China

1. Forbidden city

2. Potala palace

3. West Lake

4. Stone Forest

5. Summer Palace

6. Temple of Heaven

7. Yu Garden

8. Great wall of China

9. Oriental Pearl tower

10. Giant Pandas in Chengdu

Chinese arts and crafts, including painting, calligraphy, operas, embroidery and silk are distinctive and unique. Kung Fu, which have only recently begun to enjoy popularity in other parts of the world have been part of Chinese culture for centuries, and Chinese literature is testifies to the country's rich heritage. And, of course, there is Chinese food, which has been exported to every corner of the globe.

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