CHINA
Agenda
Basic facts about China
The historical timeline of Chinese dynasties
China's scenic spots and must-try cuisine
Presenters
Richard Sanchez
Ndemi Otieno
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Basic Facts
China spans approximately 5,250 km from east to west and 5,500 km from north to south. Its land border is around 20,000 km long, while its shoreline is approximately 14,000 km long.
It has the biggest population of any country in the world and is the largest country in Asia. Almost entirely encompassing the East Asian landmass.
China's longevity and resilience are unparalleled among nations. With over 4,000 years of recorded history, China is one of the few countries that also flourished economically and culturally during the earliest stages of world civilization.
China has the world's biggest temperature difference between its northern and southern borders, from the desert in the northwest to the tropical monsoon in the southeast.
The Dynasties
ca. 1600-1050 BCE
Shang Dynasty
221-206 BCE
Qin Dynasty
220-589 CE
6 Dynasties Period
618-906 CE
Tang Dynasty
ca. 2100-1600 BCE
Xia Dynasty
1046-256 BCE
Zhou Dynasty
206 BCE-220 CE
Han Dynasty
581-618 CE
Sui Dynasty
1949-present
People's Republic of China
1644-1912
Qing Dynasty
1279-1368
Yuan Dynasty
907-960 CE
5 Dynasties Period
1912-1949
Republic
1368-1644
Ming Dynasty
960-1279
Song Dynasty
Historical sCENIC sPOTS
The Forbidden City
The Great Wall
The Summer Palace
The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, is located in the heart of Beijing and is a must-see for any traveler to China.
The Great Wall is a group of defensive structures built along the northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China.
The Summer Palace is a large collection of lakes, gardens, and palaces. It was an imperial garden during the Qing dynasty, but currently it stores national historical materials.
nATURAL sCENIC sPOTS
Yangtze River
Yangtze River is China's longest and most important river and the world's third longest after the Amazon and the Nile.
West Lake
Hangzhou West Lake's beauty has inspired poets, painters, and landscape designers throughout Chinese history.
Zhangjiajie National Park
Zhangjiajie National Park is in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area in the central-eastern part of China. This area is known for its beautiful rock formations.
Must-Try Dishes
Peking Roasted Duck
Chinese Hot Pot
Dim Sum
Peking Roasted Duck is a well-known dish from Beijing that is regarded to be one of China's national meals.
Chinese Hot Pot is an interactive meal in which diners sit around a simmering pot of soup with raw meat, fish, veggies, and tofu in thin slices for rapid cooking.
Dim sum is a traditional Chinese dish made up of small plates of dumplings and other snacks. It is often served with tea.
Must-Try Dishes
Char Siu
Baozi
Chow Mein
It resembles roasted pork and is best served alongside rice or noodles.
Baozi are Chinese buns prepared from yeast dough and loaded with savory or sweet ingredients.
Egg noodles and vegetables that have been stir-fried are the foundation of this classic Chinese cuisine.