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General information



Population : 1.4 bilion people (1st in the World,1st in Asia)
Total Area : 9.6 milion km^2 (3rd in the World,1st in Asia)
Official languages : Chinese
Official currency : Renminbi/Yuan(CNY)
Capital : Beijing
Population density : 145 people/km^2 (84th in the World,17th in Asia)
Top 5 biggest cities : Shangai, Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen

China's constitution states that The People's Republic of China "is a socialist state under the people's democratic dictatorship led by the working class and based on the alliance of workers and peasants" and that the state organs "apply the principle of democratic centralism". The PRC is one of the world's few remaining socialist states openly endorsing communism.

The People's Republic of China is divided into 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, each with a designated minority group; four municipalities; and two Special Administrative Regions which enjoy a degree of political autonomy. These 31 provincial-level divisions can be collectively referred to as "mainland China", a term which usually excludes two SARs of Hong Kong and Macau. Geographically, all 31 provincial divisions can be grouped into six regions, including North China, Northeast China, East China, South Central China, Southwest China and Northwest China.




National sport : Archery





Table tenis ([ing Pong)



*there are many others but I think this are the most representative ones.


National animal : Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

National animal symbol : Chinese dragon




National bird : Red-Crowned Crane (Grus japonensis)

National flower : Plum blossom





The significance of the 1st of October

The National Day of the People's Republic of China is a public holiday in the People's Republic of China to celebrate the national day, and is celebrated annually on October 1.
The PRC was founded on September 21, 1949, with a ceremony celebrating the forming of the Central People's Government taking place in Tiananmen Square on October 1 that year.
The National Day marks the start of only one of the Golden Weeks (name given to a semi-annual 7-day national holiday) in the PRC. However, there have been some recent controversies over whether Golden Weeks should be kept.
The National Day is celebrated throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a variety of government-organized festivities, including fireworks and concerts. Public places, such as Tiananmen Square in Beijing, are decorated in a festive theme. Portraits of revered leaders, such as Mao Zedong, are publicly displayed.






China has an old an interesting cultures with lots of legends and mythology , I will show you just 2-3 interesting one and the rest is up to you to find.. so let’s start !




According to the legend, Sun Wukong is born from a magic stone that sits atop the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit.
When wind blows on the egg, it turns into a stone monkey that can already crawl and walk. As his eyes move, two beams of golden light shoot toward the Jade palace and startle the Jade Emperor. When he sees the light he orders two of his officers to investigate. They report the stone monkey, and that the light is dying down as the monkey eats and drinks. The Jade Emperor believes him to be nothing special.
On the mountain, the monkey befriends various animals, and joins a group of other monkeys.
One day, they decide to seek the stream's source, and climb the mountain to a waterfall. They declare that whoever goes through the waterfall, finds the stream's source, and comes out again will become their king. The stone monkey volunteers and jumps into the waterfall.
He finds a large iron bridge over rushing water, across which is a cave. He persuades the other monkeys to jump in also, and they make it into their home, it wasn't until Sun Wukong reminds them of their declaration that whoever goes through the waterfall, finds the stream's source and come out again will become their king that they declare him their king.
Sun Wukong establishes himself as a powerful and influential demon. In search of a weapon, he travels to the oceans and acquires the Golden-banded staff Ruyi Jingu Bang, a treasure of Ao Kuang, the dragon-king of the Eastern Seas. Upon Sun Wukong's approach, the staff glows to signify it has found its true master. It can change its size, multiply, and fight according to its master's whim. When not wielding the weapon, Sun Wukong shrinks it down to the size of a sewing needle and tucks it behind his ear.
In addition to taking the magical staff, Wukong defeats the dragons of the four seas in battle and forces them to give him a golden chain mail shirt , a phoenix-feather cap , and cloud-walking boots.
Sun Wukong then defies Hell's attempt to collect his soul. Instead of reincarnating, he wipes his name out of the Book of Life and Death along with the names of all monkeys known to him. The Dragon Kings and the Kings of Hell report him to the Jade Emperor… but the another story just starts here..find out more.




The Jade Emperor is one of the most important gods of the Chinese Taoist pantheons.
Supreme God of Chinese folk religion, the Jade Emperor is Ruler of all Heavens (of which the Chinese have over 30), Earth and the Underworld/ Hell, Creator of the Universe, later the Emperor of the Universe, and Lord of the Imperial Court.

His birthday is the ninth day of the first lunar month, the ninth day after Chinese New Year.

The Jade Emperor was originally the assistant of the Divine Master of the Heavenly Origin, Yuan-shi tian-zun , the Celestial Venerable of the Primordial Beginning or the Primeval Lord of Heaven. Yuan-shi tian-zun is said to be the supreme beginning, the limitless and eternal creator of Heaven and Earth, who picked the Jade Emperor as his personal successor. The Jade Emperor will eventually be succeeded by the Heavenly Master of the Dawn of Jade of the Golden Door. The characters for both are stamped on the front of the arms of his throne.


The Jade Emperor adjudicates and metes out rewards and remedies to actions of saints, the living, and the deceased according to a merit system loosely called the Jade Principles Golden Script. His heavenly court mirrors the earthly court in all ways, having an army, a bureaucracy, a royal family and parasitical courtiers. Reflecting the order of the Chinese political system, each single department of the pantheon is overseen by a particular diety, spirit or god.

Two assistance of the Jade Emperor are Cheng Huang and Tu Di Gong, who look after Earthly paperwork. Cheng Huang is the god of moats and walls. Each district has its own Cheng Huang, a protective town god, most often a local dignitary or important person who had died and been promoted to godhood. His divine status was revealed in dreams, though the gods made the actual decision. Cheng Huang not only protects the community from attack, but sees to it that the King of the Dead does not take any soul from his jurisdiction without proper authority. Cheng Huang judges the dead, but also looks over the fortune of the city. Cheng Huang also exposes evil-doers in the community itself, usually through dreams.

Tu Di Gong is a local Earth god, god of towns, villages, streets and households, not too powerfull. He is a modest heavenly bureaucrat to whom individual villagers could turn in times of drought or famine. Tu Di Gong is also a god of wealth, by virtue of his connection to the earth, therefore minerals and burried treasures.

Normaly he is portrayed as a kind, respectable old man, who wants things to run smoothly.
Every year a third assistant, Zao Jung, the Kitchen God, files a report on people’s conduct for the Jade Emperor to assess.


That is enough for the moment.. go find more if I brought up your apetite.




Top visited places by tourists
*seeing I had no help from any locals , I will put here 8 places to visit .. the 5 normal ones + the 3 that usually are at the locals sugestions.

The Great Wall



One of the iconic symbols of China, the Great Wall is the longest wall in the world, an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path over rugged country and steep mountains takes in some great scenery. It deserves its place among "the New Seven Wonders of the World" and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China.
The wall spans from China's western frontier to the east coast, totaling around 5,000 km , but the most integrated and best preserved sections are close to Beijing. So this is what people usually mean when mentioning the Great Wall of China.



The Terracotta Army in Xi'an

The Terracotta Army has laid underground for more than 2,000 years. However, in 1974, farmers digging a well uncovered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. In 1987 it became World Cultural Heritage.
It is significant because the hundreds of detailed life-size models represent the army that triumphed over all other Chinese armies in the Warring States Period (475–221 BC), and who were the decisive factor in forming a united China. It raises interesting questions about why it was made, which await your consideration when you come face-to-face with soldiers of the past.


The forbidden city





It was once a "palace city" where ordinary people were forbidden entry. An extravagant demonstration of ancient Chinese architecture, over 8,000 rooms with golden roofs are elegantly designed and painted in red and yellow.

The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for 560 years till 1911. 24 emperors lived there. World Cultural Heritage, and now known as ‘the Palace Museum' among Chinese, it is a treasure house of Chinese cultural and historical relics.
It is recognized as one of the five most important palaces in the world. (with the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the UK, the White House in the US, and the Kremlin in Russia)

The Li River in Guilin


The karst landscape along the Li River has captured the heart of artists. Generations of Chinese painters and poets have been inspired by the beauty of nature there, using their pens and brushes to capture the breath-taking natural scenery.
Nowadays it's a popular photography destination. When Chinese travelers seek a place for natural beauty, they first think of Li River and Yangshuo.
The 83-kilometer-long section of the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is the most beautiful. The river landscape is decorated with startling hills, steep cliffs, and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo groves.
The Li River was listed as one of the "World's Top Ten Watery Wonders” by America's National Geographic Magazine.


The Yellow Mountains in Huangshan





In east China, close to Shanghai and Hangzhou, the Yellow Mountain Scenic Area woos travelers with its five wonders: sun rises, seas of clouds, oddly-shaped rocks, twisted pine trees, and hot springs.
The Yellow Mountains are the most famous peaks in China, and one of China's three best national parks — the other two being Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Jiuzhaigou National Forest Park. Compared to the two other national parks, Yellow Mountain National Park is easier to access, and, naturally, more popular and busy.


The Potala Palace in Lhasa





The Potala Palace is a symbol of Tibet. In 1994 it was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. It is a huge treasure house of materials and articles from Tibetan history, religion, culture and art. The palace is widely known for the precious sculptures, murals, scriptures, Buddhist statues, murals, antiques, and religious jewelry housed within.

Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong




The view over Victoria Harbour from Victoria Peak is to Hong Kong as climbing the Great Wall is to China; it offers the iconic outlook over Hong Kong's "high rise" to success and prosperity.
Victoria Peak is the best spot to have a bird's eye view of Hong Kong. Viewed from the peak, both day and night scenes are worth taking in. See high-rise buildings round the busy Victoria Harbour stretching out towards Mainland China. At night the scenery is gorgeous, when the Symphony of Lights of various buildings dances in unison.


West Lake in Hangzhou






Hangzhou is renowned as China's "paradise on earth" owing to its beautifully crafted landscape. West Lake was created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. West Lake is a place of tranquility where urbanity becomes a silhouette on the northeast horizon and mountains near and far surround it on the other three sides. The occasional pagoda and Chinese-style arched bridge add atmosphere to the tree-lined walkways, verdant islands, and hills.





Inventions China gave to the world
*A country that gave a lot of inventions starting from ancient times, I will give you just a few that are indispensible nowadays.

*Paper!



*Printing!





*Gunpowder!



*Alchoolic beverages and fermentation!



*Tea!







Famous Chinese people

Mao Zedong - also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary, poet, political theorist and founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he governed as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976.
(1893-1976)

Bruce Lee - was a Hong Kong and American actor, film director, martial artist, martial arts instructor, philosopher and founder of the martial art Jeet Kune Do.
(1940-1973)

Confucius - was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity
(551 BC - 479 BC)

Sun Tzu - was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a widely influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and Eastern philosophy.
(544 BC - 496 BC)

Yao Ming - retired Chinese professional basketball player who played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the Houston Rocketsof the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected to start for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game eight times, and was named to the All-NBA Team five times. At the time of his final season, he was the tallest active player in the NBA, at 2.29 m. He is the only player outside of the United States to lead the NBA in All-Star voting.
(born 1980)






*The next section will have a changed format after the feedback I recived, hope you enjoy it!

Traditional food


Sweet and sour pork



Sweet and sour pork has a bright orange-red color, and a delicious sweet and sour taste.

Gong Bao Chicken



This is a famous Sichuan-style specialty, popular with both Chinese and foreigners. The major ingredients are diced chicken, dried chili, and fried peanuts.

Dumpling



With a long history of more than 1,800 years, dumplings are a traditional food widely popular in North China. Dumplings consist of minced meat and chopped vegetables wrapped into a thin piece of dough skin.

Spring rolls



Spring rolls are a Cantonese dim sum of cylindrical shape. The filling of spring rolls could be vegetables or meat, and the taste could be either sweet or savory. After fillings are wrapped in spring roll wrappers, the next step is frying. Then the spring rolls are given their golden yellow color.

Peking Roasted Duck




Peking duck is a famous dish from Beijing, enjoying world fame, and considered as one of China’s national dishes.

Traditional deserts

Red Bean Bun



Red bean buns are the popular sweet version of the baozi, or steamed bun, consisting of a steamed bun filled with red bean paste. These buns are the most popular way of presenting red bean paste.

Dragon's Beard Candy



Dragon's Beard Candy is not only a type of Chinese candy, but it is also considered a traditional art as it originates in the Han Dynasty. It is similar to candy floss as it is made of spun sugar, and is very sticky. It melts easily, and becomes even stickier, when it is exposed to high temperatures.

Tanghulu



Tanghulu, the "Chinese toffee apple" is an old Beijing-style snack consisting of a skewer with crabapples dipped in liquid sugar and dried.

Egg tart



The egg tarts were first introduced to Mainland China via Macau, by Portugese colonizers. It is basically a little custard tart, with a hard and sweet crust. They are best eaten warm, and usually found in Cantonese-style restaurants.


Traditional drinks

Huangjju



Huangjiu or "yellow wine" is a fermented alcoholic beverage brewed directly from grains such as millet, rice, and wheat.

Baijiu



Baijiu or shaojiu is a distilled alcoholic beverage. It is usually sorghum-based, but some varieties are distilled from huangjiu or other rice-based drinks. All typically have an alcohol content greater than 30% and are so similar in color and feel to vodka that baijiu is sometimes known as "Chinese vodka"







Interesting facts about China:

1.The Chinese New Year celebration lasts for 15 days.
2.In Ancient China, soldiers sometimes wore armour made from paper.
3.Put together, all of China’s railways lines could loop around earth twice!
4.China is about the same size as the continental USA but it only has one official time zone. Continental USA has four.
5.China is home to a cluster of ancient rock pillars called the Stone Forest.





My 5 words when I hear about China:
#Panda,#Dragons,#GreatWall,#1billion,#AnticAge


What are your 5?





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Special thanks to Kariky for the spacers !!



Hope you enjoyed and see you next time!

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P.S.2. Don't forget to push the flags !