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Visiting China

First world, second world and third world all in one: China is an engrossing country that's now straightforward for tourists. Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong offer an amazing mix of the old and new while the regions offer just about any sort of travel experience you could hope for.

Highlights

Chinese temple
China's got it all: modern day mayhem to centuries old marvels.

Food & Drink

Beijing (Peking) duck
China's cuisines varies hugely, but it's always tasty.

Getting Around

China train
Getting around isn't nearly as difficult as you might think.

Itinerary Ideas

Great Wall of China
Plan a route beforehand and you can see and do plenty.
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    Fast Facts

    Capital City: Beijing
    Population: 1.3B
    Currency: Renminbi (RMB)
    Language(s): Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua)
    Religion(s): Officially atheist; Daoist (Taoist), Buddhist
    Dialling code: +86

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