Situated in eastern Asia, on the western shore of the Pacific
Ocean, China's continental coastline extends for about 11,200
miles, with a vast sea surface studded with more than 5,000
islands. It's truly a land of beauty, from the poetic landscapes
around Guilin, dramatic gorges along the Yangtze and ethereal,
awe-inspiring mountain scenery.
Fly to Shanghai
,
the Paris of the East
;
walk along the Great
Wall, a marvel that stretches over 4,000 miles; and visit one
of the world's most important archaeological discoveries of
the 20
th
century—the Terracotta Warriors. Catch a glimpse
of history from a rickshaw ride through the traditional hutong
neighborhoods, or tour the Three Gorges Dam to cruise
upstream through some of the most dramatic scenery in the
world. Yet even beyond these historical sites and natural
phenomena, the most enduring memory is often the charm
of the Chinese people as they welcome you to a whole other
world of wonder.
WELCOME TO CHINA
FOR MANY, TRAVEL TO CHINA IS THE FULFILLMENT
OF A LIFELONG DREAM.
Shanghai
8 Welcome to China
