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Thu, May 19, 2016

Great country! The wisest country, unlike any other,
deserves deep respect! Such an incomprehensible, strange and
загадочная — это Китай!

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is a big state,
located in East Asia and ranked first by
population in the world. The eastern shores of the PRC washes the Quiet
ocean; in the north, adjacent to Russia and Mongolia; on South
It is in contact with Vietnam, Laos, Bhutan, Myanmar, India and
Nepal, in the northeast – with Korea; western neighbors –
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan; and in the northwest it borders on
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

The total area of the territory is 9, 6 thousand square meters. kilometers
(3rd place in the world), where about 1, 3 billion people live.
China is inhabited mainly by Chinese (93%), the number of Russians living
in the PRC on an ongoing basis, 16,000 people. Official language –
Chinese currency is expressed in a currency called
yuan.

The Chinese preach many religions, the main ones are
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam. In some parts of China is found
a kind of religious doctrine – Taoism, a small percentage of residents to
still believe in polytheism.

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Ancient China – Historical Background

According to legend, the beautiful goddess Nuja sat on the shore
yellow waters and molded little people who later
settled on this land – the history of ancient China was born.
Abundance of water and fertile soil of the Yellow River valley provided the people
everything you need. Over time, people moved further away from the valley.
and further, mastering new territories.

Gradually, the bronze ousted so fragile stone. Tribes
they made weapons for hunting and plowing. With perfection
guns increased the number of strife and wars. As a result
the Shang-Yin tribe drove the Qiang people out of the valley; this gave rise to
the establishment of statehood in the lands of the Central Plain.
Elders Shang-Yin from the leaders of the tribe became rulers
state, which was nicknamed Chung-Go.

The state existed from 1766 – 1122 BC. Then
power passed to the Zhou tribe, which fell under the onslaught of neighboring
conquerors. Replaced by two centuries of the Warring States, victory in
the war was gained by the Kingdom of Qin. Ruler Ying Zheng proclaimed himself
the first emperor, and China – the empire.

Ying Zheng imposed rather tough laws, the violation of which is expensive
cost to residents. So the ruler tried to establish
immaculate order in the country. His aggressive policy has swept away
everything in its path, and to protect the state, the emperor ordered
build Wan li cheng – the great wall of China.

After the death of Ying Zheng, Liu Bang became the ruler. So born
Early Han dynasty, dominant from 206 BC – 25 AD.
The emperor was famous for his loyalty, his main goal was
clean up the country. He introduced new laws, according to which
the punishment was determined by the severity of the crime,
freed and forced people.

In the year 9, the throne was taken by Van Man, seizing power, but soon
killed, and the title of emperor passed to Liu Xu, who laid the foundation
dynasty of the Late Han (25 to 220 AD). After the fall of the dynasty
the period of the Three Kingdoms has come – the united state has broken up into 3
parts: Ven, Wu and Shu. There were constant wars between them; eventually
the kingdom of Wei crushed both rivals. Born dynasty became
be called Western Jin which soon shifted another
dynasty – Eastern Jin, ruled until 420

The Song Dynasty followed, initiating the reign of
southern dynasties. Despite constant wars and disagreements, to this
of time, there was a strengthening and formation of the Han community
people who formed the unity of customs, writing and language.

China – the capital and major cities

Located in the northeastern part of the country, the city of Beijing became
its capital. It is a world famous cultural and historical
center and the most important strategic point of the republic. In the town
more than 11 million people live.

Other major cities in China include: Shanghai (the largest
metropolis with a population of 16 million people), Shenzhen, Tianjin,
Chongqing, Dongguan, Shenyang, Chengdu and Xian.

China – holidays and tours

Extraordinary country, charming for its contrast, rich
historical traditions and cultural heritage, annually collects
millions of tourists who want to enjoy a sip of exotic.

Tours in China is a unique opportunity to meet history
philosophy and the priceless culture of all of Asia, see the most famous
attractions, taste the healing, refreshing air,
try the delicious dishes of antiquity and modernity. A rich
animal and plant worlds will amaze you with exoticism and
variety.

Holidays in China are the magnificent bright beaches of Hainan Island,
won a high rating in the field of tourism. North of the country
will give a lot of impressions to lovers of snowy peaks.

Improving rest plays an important role among tourists.
Various centers offer customers a wide choice of all kinds
types of treatment: thermal springs, qigong, acupuncture, Thai
massage, herbal wraps, mud baths, etc. Most Popular
sanatoriums – Udalyanchi, Dalian, resort Taganzi, as well as itself
the capital and tropical island of Hainan.

China – attractions

The Republic abounds in cultural and historical places that
useful to visit every traveler. It will allow him better
understand the history, traditions and culture of the state. For tourists
open many cities of great importance, more than 700 monuments
and thousands of unforgettable landscape places.

The legendary Shaolin and other monasteries, the Great Wall of China,
provincial ginseng farms, archaeological excavations,
mountaineering bases on the mountain slopes of the Himalayas, picturesque highlands,
rivers and lakes, caves and noisy waterfalls.

Beijing, like any other corner of China, is saturated
sights. �”Ancient City” – Imperial Palace
complex, large Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, imperial
Parks, the Yonghegun Temple and the Baiyunguan Taoist Temple, Qiang-Tang Park with
imperial tombs, as well as various historical and
Modern museums – all this wealth is collected in the capital.

In Guangzhou, you should visit the largest zoo in the whole country, and
also the museums, mosques and the temple of the Six Smokovnits.

Tibet, which has been part of China since 1959, is distinctive.
edge of ancient culture. He absorbed thousands of monasteries. Lhasa
– the heart of Tibet – is estimated in dozens of structures, among which
the leading positions were taken by the Yokkhan temple and the 17th century Patala Palace.
Of interest is also the “center of the world” – the Kailash mountain range.

China – weather (climate)

The subtropical climate prevails in central China, in the summer it
brings with itself hot and rainy summer, and in the winter – cool, but
mild winter

China is divided into 3 zones according to climatic conditions:

1. Yangtze basin, including its delta 2. Yunnan-Guizhou
plateau3. Sichuan province.

For the first zone is characterized by high humidity. Summer temperature
– from + 27 … 33 degrees, at night + 20 … + 26; winter daytime temperature
varies from + 5 … + 8 g.

The second zone is less wet, the sky is clear, winters are mild.
The temperature at the height of summer rises from + 18 … + 27, and in winter
drops to +14.

A temperate climate is inherent in the third zone. Here is the average
the temperature in summer varies between +28 degrees and in winter
average – from -2 … + 7.

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China – national cuisine

Chinese cuisine is varied and tasty! The combination of centuries-old
traditions and modernity, improvisation, skillful hands of Chinese
masters give amazing results, not to evaluate which
is impossible.

A rich assortment of products, a combination of two beginnings (yin and yang),
harmony of unmatched elements at first glance – poured into
solemn and delicious table. Popular Guangdong cuisine
abundant in sweet and sour delicacies, Szechuan –
spicy hot sauces. Traditional dish in Sichuan cuisine –
Yousyang Jousi (meat dish with fishy flavor).

Peking duck is a true masterpiece of metropolitan cooks. She is
preparing an old-fashioned recipe and subjected to special heat
processing, prepare the dish for more than a day. And such dumplings, as in China,
You will not find any form or content anywhere. And of course
exotic dishes: Lunhudou (made from snake meat and leopard
cats), fried bear hands and swallows soup.

Rice is an integral part of many dishes. A traditional dish –
rice porridge, cooked in a variety of ways.
Chinese cooks can not do without leguminous, vegetable, meat and
flour products. The preferred drink in the country is green tea. One
in short, for lovers of food in China, there is everything!

China – interesting facts

– There are many hairdressing and cheap cafes in the country, in which,
by the way, they cook very tasty; – The Chinese are anxious about nature
and all living things on the planet, including insects; – On the street, you never
you will not meet a drunk Chinese who is barely standing on his feet. People,
of course, she likes to have fun in a noisy company, but don’t get drunk until
devils; – In the republic, a huge number of people suffer
myopia, 70 people out of 100 wear glasses; – Chinese people do not
likes to sunbathe unlike tourists, they try to avoid direct
sun rays; – In China, only 100 names, the most common
of them Wang and Lee; – On the streets you will not see a single homeless
animal; – In the courtyard of almost every house you find
simulator. Here such unusual facts are typical for the country.

China – a visa

To enter the Asian state, a citizen of the Russian Federation is required
visa. She is бывает туристической, гостевой, транзитной, деловой,
individual and group. The timing of the document – from 4 to 12
working days, depending on the length of stay. Starting price –
from 4 500 Russian rubles. For all detailed questions
It is advisable to contact the embassy.