92% Han Chinese, many minorities including Zhuang, Uygur, Hui, Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Manchu, Mongol, Buyi, Korean, etc.

Officially, China is atheistic, but religions are (again) tolerated. Especially young generations (under 50 year old). Some Buddhism and Daoism, often a blend between the two. 2% - 3% Muslim, 1% Christian ¨C most derecently.

Xia (Hsia) 2205 - 1766 BC, Shang, Zhou (Chow), Spring & Autumn Annals, Warring States, Qin (Chin), Han, Three Kingdoms, Jin (Tsin), Southern and Northern, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song (Sung), Yuan, Ming 1368 - 1644 AD, Qing (Ching) 1644 - 1911 AD, Republic of China 1911 - 1949 AD (ROC in Taiwan, China after 1949) People's Republic of China (Mainland China) 1949 AD 

China has a marked continental monsoon climate characterized by great variety. Northerly winds prevail in winter, while southerly winds reign in summer. The four seasons are quite distinct.

The warm and moist summer monsoons from the oceans bring abundant rainfall and high temperatures, with little difference in temperature between the south and the north. China's complex and varied climate results in a great variety of temperature belts, and dry and moist zones. In terms of temperature, the nation can be sectored from south to north into equatorial, tropical, sub-tropical, warm-temperate, temperate, and cold-temperate zones; in terms of moisture, it can be sectored from southeast to northwest into humid (32 percent of land area), semi-humid (15 percent), semi-arid (22 percent) and arid zones (31 percent).

Mean temperature in each city.

January 1-3 New Year's Day.
February 11-17 (2002) Spring Festival, Chinese New Year.
May 1-7 Labor Day.
October 1-7 National Days.

It is common social practice to introduce the junior to the senior, or the familiar to the unfamiliar.

Do not be surprised or feel insulted if people touch your should in China, that¡¯s actually the usual way to show how happy to meet you.  Gifts like a bottle of wine, candy, coffee, chocolate candy, cigarettes or necktie are welcomed.

Odd numbers are thought to be unfortunate. So wedding gifts and birthday gifts for the aged are always sent in pairs.

Although vast in size, China maintains a single time zone throughout which is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco andLos Angeles, and 13 hours ahead of New York. So when its 10 AM in Beijing it is 6pm in Los Angeles and 9 pm in New York the previous day! (12 hours during time savings!). That¡¯s why you arrive at home the same day of the departure date in China.

The official language within China is the Putonghua (Mandarin, based on the Beijing dialect.) Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages.

China is such a different country from the West: beautiful scenery, 5000-year-history and culture, authentic Chinese food, warmhearted people¡­ Your China visit could be one of the most exciting and unforgettable trips you will ever take. Chinese government has taken tourist as the major way to develop economy and exchange between peoeple, the government and people warmly welcome overseas visitors. You will see firsthand the great economic strides the country has experienced in the recent past. However, much still remains to be developed in many areas. They earnestly working to improve and increase facilities and the quality of the service.

Yes. China is one of the safest travel destinations in the world. Especially today while there are terrorist threat everywhere around the world. China is a guaranteed none-terror peaceful land. Also, any crime to foreign tourists would be severely punished by law. Though you still should be as cautious as anywhere else, because there are pick pocketing and purse snatching petty crime as well as in anywhere of other part of the world.

China can be visited through out the year because of the stretch of its territories with various climates and landscape. Deciding when to visit China depends on which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy, and how much a bargain you want. Different areas have different definition of peak/off season. Call us to find out more details for your specific needs.

Generally, April, May, early June, September, October and early November are the best time to visit most of area of China.

By Air:
Beijing Chengdu Dalian Guangzhou Hangzhou Harbin Hohhot Hong Kong Kunming Qingdao Shanghai Shenyang Tianjin Urumqi Xiamen Xi'an

By Land:
Alataw Baketu Erenhot Friendship Pass Hunchun Ji'an Kunjirap Manzhouli Mohe Nyalam (Zhangmu) Pingxiang Ruili Suifenhe Tumen Wanding Xunke Yadong

By Water:
Beihai Dalian Dandong Guangzhou Haikou Hankou Huangpu Jiujiang Lianyungang Nanjing Ningbo Qingdao Qinhuangdao Sanya Shanghai Shantou Shenzhen Tianjin Weihai Yangzhou Yantai Zhangjiang Zhenjiang

Most of them are western aircraft between major cities. Most of them are Chinese domestic air company. They are Eastern Airlines, Air China, Southern Airlines and more ...

After you settle the final date, we can even offer you the flight number and the type of air plane. However, domestic or Russian aircraft will be used on minor routes, usually flying to small cities or between remote areas.