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Discover
CHINA
EXPLORE NOW!
Beijing • Chengdu • Chongqing
Guangzhou • Guilin • Hangzhou
Hong Kong • Kunming • Macau
Nanning • Shenzhen • Shanghai
Wuhan • Xi’an
CHINA
GRAND is not a big enough word to describe China, one of the world’s most
dynamic forces in terms of culture and heritage, cutting-edge technology and
ancient civilization. Tales of legends and myths interlace harmoniously with rapid
development of metropolises, like beautiful silk wrapped around delicate chinaware
in a ine dining restaurant in Shanghai. To traverse around a country of this
magnitude will no doubt bring plenty of surprises and wonderment to your holiday.
China truly is a dream destination that can satisfy your wanderlust.
CAPITAL
Beijing
Chinese Renminbi (RMB)
CURRENCY
TELEPHONE CODE
+86
TIME ZONE
UTC +8
LANGUAGES
Mandarin, English and other regional languages
POPULATION
1.4 billion
RELIGIONS
Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity
LAND SIZE
9.6 million square km
Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma,
Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos,
Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.
BORDER
COUNTRIES
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Did you know?
• China’s National Day is celebrated on
October 1st every year.
• Made up of 23 provinces, 5
autonomous regions, 4 municipalities
and 2 special regions.
• It is the fourth largest country
in the world after Russia, Canada and
U.S.A.
• Cute, cuddly and entertaining, the
Giant Panda is the national animal of
China.
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MUST-VISIT
PLACES
Great Wall of China
One of the truly great wonders
of the world, this marvellous
construction stretches an
amazing 8,850 kilometres.
The huge serrated walls
zigzag along undulating mountains and
resplendent landscapes, putting the iconic
monument on every traveller’s bucket list.
Beijing 798 Art Zone
Beijing’s equivalent of New York’s
Greenwich Village or Soho, where China’s
thriving contemporary art scene pulses
with life and colours. From the many
galleries and studios to the art cafes and
the regularly held shows and exhibitions, art
lovers will love this space.
Forbidden City
Built in 900 AD, it is one of China’s most
important and cherished structures. The
former Chinese Imperial Palace now serves
as the Palace Museum, displaying priceless
artefacts and artworks from the Ming and
Qing dynasties.
Tiananmen Square
This ‘heart of Beijing’ is the
largest public square in the world,
iercely protecting the entrance
of the Forbidden City. Nearby
attractions include Tiananmen
Tower, Monument to the
People’s Heroes, Great Hall
of the People, and Mao
Zedong Memorial Hall.
Beijing National Stadium
More popularly known as the Bird’s
Nest due to its unique bird’s
nest-inspired
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MUST
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Peking Duck
Sweet and tender on the inside and
with a crispy layer on the outside, every
bite of the exquisitely-cooked Peking
Duck will make you crave for more. This
treasured dish has been synonymous
with Beijing since the Imperial era.
architecture, this iconic structure is
a major tourist attraction with a ski
park and upcoming entertainment
complex, as well as playing host to
several major sporting events.
Hutongs
Travel on a journey of discovery through
China’s humble yesteryears and check out the
many hutongs (ancient narrow lanes or alleys)
that may be of interest, where you will get a
fresh insight into Beijing’s local life.
Zha Jiang Noodles
A Beijing staple consisting of lat
white noodles are served with warm,
sweet and thick minced meat sauce
and a dash of shredded cucumbers
for the extra crunchy feel.
Ya Xiu Market and Xiu Shui Market
Get ready to bargain your best on silk and
clothing, Chinese crafts and souvenirs like tea
sets, calligraphy materials, paintings, as well as
the infamous branded imitation goods such as
handbags or shoes at two of the best markets
in Beijing. Ya Xiu Market is located at Sanlitun
Road, while Xiu Shui Market is located at
Changan Street.
Other must try’s:
Jiaozhi (dumpling), Gong
Bao Chicken, Lamb Kebab,
Baozhi, Jian Bing
(breakfast crepes)
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Beijing Opera
The quintessence of China, Beijing Opera is
a treasured theatre art form which combines
stylized action, music, singing, dialogue, mime,
acrobatics and dances. The plays represent
stories of preceding dynasties, important
historical events and even adaptations of
classic Chinese literatures.
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