CHINA
"Olympic in Spirit-Old and New"

March 19 - 28, 2008

DESTINATION OVERVIEW

Having more than one-fifth of the world's population, China (officially the People's Republic of China) is the world's largest country by population and the third the largest by area. China, who recognizes 55 national minorities, with its rich history of twelve dynasties over five thousand years is an amazing civilation to explore!

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The municipality is under direct administration of China's Central Government. The city is the center of politics, culture, and international exchanges, as well as one of the largest metropolis areas of industry, finance and trade. Beijing has a whole area of 16808 sq km (about 6500 sq mi), stretching 160 kilometers from east to west and over 180 kilometers north to south. The city has 18 districts and counties. Population in Beijing is about 12 million.

Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xi'an was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. Many of the sites to visit are outside Xi'an and the surrounding countryside offers a treasure trove of historical and religious relics. The most famous site is the Terracotta Army, built to protect the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, whose Mausoleum lies close to the warriors. Both these sights are to the east of Xi'an. Aside from being a major tourist destination and historical city, today Xian is an important industrial and manufacturing center. Despite the incredible history that Xian carries, it is a modern and prosperous area. Xian’s University is considered to be one of the best in China.

Shanghai, abbreviated as Hu, is a metropolis with long history. It is a bright pearl at the mouth of the Yangtze River. The city has attracted numerous domestic and foreign tourists with its unique features. With a population of 17 million, Shanghai is the largest economic center, the largest port and industrial base, and an important trade, financial, scientific and technological, and cultural center in China. Shanghai is also a city famous for its historical and cultural sites such as the Ming and Qing Street, cultural temple fairs, former residences of celebrities and cultural city. Shanghai is famous for its bustling metropolitan atmosphere and colorful cultural resources. In additional, it has added many modern-style attractions in the past few years, such as oriental Pearl TV Tower and Jin Mao Tower. The colorful Shanghai Tourist Festival and other celebrations have attracted great tourism to this city.

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