A China tour needs planning, in advance. China is a great old country. It has a large geographical area and cultures which keep on changing, as one progress from one end to the other end of this majestic nation. China is home to world’s one of the oldest and very complex civilizations. A China tour lets you understand and appreciate true China. There are many ethnic groups in china. The Chinese values are derived from Confucianism and Taoism. Chinese cultures have evolved over the years and with changing times it has adapted to suit present day’s requirement. China tour will make you aware of the picturesque locations, temples, museums, masterpieces as tourists. China’s present day image of modern economic superpower has been interwoven with its history and culture. It has so much to offer to the tourists that you have to pick and chose China which interests you. Before embarking on China tour you have to research and understand the real purpose of your visit.
China has 56 ethnic groups. Han people make about 91% of the total population. The most commonly used Chinese language is Mandarin which is also one of the five official languages used in China. Written Chinese language has been there for last 6000 years. China is home to many religions. The three most common religions are Taoism, Buddhism and Islam. China also has good number of Christians living in their country.
China has close to 50,000 rivers. Country is third largest country in terms of its area after Canada and Russia. China’s cultural heritage is very rich and a civilization which is very old which makes it one of the best areas to enjoy a China Tour.
Architecture of china is also very rich and is depicted in form of monuments which are 2000 years old. In Chinese architecture emphasis is there on width, whereas for western architecture the central theme is height. Emphasis on width is evidenced in form of wide halls of Forbidden City. Symmetry is another theme which is important to Chinese architecture. Symmetry adds grandeur to any structure. Chinese tourism has received a big boost after country has recently successfully hosted Olympics. China tour offers lot many things. A china tour will reveal how much China has opened up. It’s conservative communist party of China which is the ruling party, has successfully gone in for transformation and become capitalist in their outlook with changing times. Topography of China is very complex with 65% of the land in form of mountains and hills.
No China tour is complete without the visit to Great Wall of China. Over the years the wall has suffered lots of damage but a visit here still reminds people of mammoth human exercise it would have taken to build this great wall. Chinese wall was constructed to protect Chinese empires from invaders. It is believed that 2 to 3 million Chinese people died while constructing this Great Wall of China. The masterpiece is a symbol of Chinese struggle, handwork and bravery of its people. The wall near Badaling is the best preserved section of this great wall. The Great Wall of China is a must see during any China tour.