A country with more than 4,000 years' history of civilization, China is bursting with mysteries of great age and cultures of unique depth. Located on the east of Asia and to the west of the Pacific, it is a country with scenic landscapes as well as being culturally and artistically rich. It is the third - largest country in the world in land area and the largest in population.

China practiced a 'closed-door economy' for years but is 'wide awake' today and ready to accept friends from all corners of the world. It's hotel and tourism industry is growing rapidly as is the infrastructure to accept western visitors. There is so much to see and do in this country that 'boredom' won't be part of your time spent here.

The government of China, is based in Beijing and rules 21 provinces and the five 'autonomous regions' of Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Guangxi, and Tibet. Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau are all firmly regarded by the People's Republic of China (PRC) as Chinese territory. (Hong Kong and Macau have already been handed back to China and Taiwan's relationship with China has yet to be determined.)