ChinaSymbol of China Geographic China is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of the Pacific Ocean, The third largest country in the world, it covers 9,600,000square kilometers. Over 70 % of land are high plate, Deserts, Mountain and Hills. The world peak Mountain EverestCapital is Beijing.Including HongKong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan ROC.HistoryChina has a long history of 5000 years, Chinese civilization originated in various regional centers along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys in the Neolithic era Timeline of China 1 Prehistory 1.1 Paleolithic 1.2 Neolithic 2 Ancient era 2.1 Xia Dynasty (ca. 2100-ca. 1600 BC) 2.2 Shang Dynasty (ca. 1700-1046 BC) 2.3 Zhou Dynasty (1066-256 BC) 2.4 Spring and Autumn Period (722-476 BC) 2.5 Warring States Period (476-221 BC) 3 Imperial era 3.1 Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) 3.2 Han Dynasty (202 BCAD 220) 3.3 Wei and Jin Period (AD 265420) 3.4 Wu Hu Period (AD 304439) 3.5 Southern and Northern Dynasties (AD 420589) 3.6 Sui Dynasty (AD 589618) 3.7 Tang Dynasty (AD 618907) 3.8 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (AD 907960) 3.9 Song, Liao, Jin, and Western Xia Dynasties (AD 9601234) 3.10 Yuan Dynasty (AD 12711368) 3.11 Ming Dynasty (AD 13681644) 3.12 Qing Dynasty (AD 16441911) 4 Modern era 4.1 Republic of China (AD 19121949)4.2 Peoples republic of China (1949 to Present) CultureChina is a multi-nationalities nation. Besides Han, which takes up over 90% of Chinas population, there are 55 ethinic groups living together.China is a multi-religious country, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three great thoughts. Confucianism the felicitous middle between the extremes of excess and deficiency “ Rid the two ends, take the middle one.” Taoism - believes in ghosts and spirits. It emphasized cooperation with the natural forces. the paradox wei wu wei, meaning “action without action“ or “effortless doing“. Buddhism - promotes code of conduct in life,Life is filled with suffering. Suffering is caused by peoples wantsChinese(Hanyu/ ) is commonly used in the modern China.ConfuciusLao ZiShakyamuniCultureFour Great Inventions of Ancient China. Gunpowder - Many historical materials indicate that gunpowder first appeared before the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Printing - By the year 1000 of Song Dynasty Paper - The earliest form of paper first appeared in the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-23AD), Compass - Early in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), Chinese Silk /Appeals China Why China Named Chinese Kungfu/Opera/Crafts Gun PowderCompassPaper PrintingPrintingPaper MakingClimateChina is characterized by a continental climate, its southern part is in the tropical and subtropical zones, and its northern part near the frigid zones. The northern part of Heilongjiang province has long winters but no summers; while the southern part of Hainan Island has long summers but no winters. PopulationChina is the most populous nation on earth,total around 1.3 billion, one fifth of the worlds total. 56 ethnic groups in China, The Han people form the largest, 93.3 percent 20% of world population. around 45.3 million overseas chinese around the world. Sex: male 51.63% / female 48.37% Region: cities and towns 36.22% / countryside 63.78%. One child per family policy since 1979.Sports/DancingBadminton, a very established and popular sport in ChinaTable tennis (Ping pong ), this depth of skill allows the country to continue dominating recent world titles Xiangqi,Chinese chess Popular Chess around country Wei Qi - Ancient Chinese Games Majiang - Most Popular game.Thousand Arms Budda -Peformed by disables Fei Tian Ancient China royal performancesHangzhouMust visit cities Beijing - Capital of China. for over 700 years, is rich in history, both ancient and modern. Shanghai - biggest and most prosperous city ,the financial center.Hongkong - The oriental Longdong, As one of the most important economic and financial centers in East Asia, Hangzhou - Heaven on earthLhasa Holy Pilgrimage Destination, Located at an altitude of 3,700 meters and with more than 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, Lhasa is famed as the “City of Sunshine”. It is the center of Tibet Lijiang-Old Ethnic TownXian,Macau, Lhasa,Shenzhen,Chengdu,Kun Ming, GuiLingBeijingShanghaiHongkongXianLijiangMust go placesThe Great WallPotala PalaceJiuzhaigouThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world. The longest wall in the world, With a history of more than 2000 years。It is a huge treasure house of materials and articles from Tibetan history, religion, culture and art. Jiuzhaigou Located in Sichuang province,means “Valley of the Nine Villages“, scenery that begins with the flight over dramatic snow-capped mountains, forested canyons, rivers, and lakes, itself perched on the mountaintop. West Lake in Hangzhou, which is man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden style parks for recreation. Forbidden City, Lugu Lake, Li