China is a colossal country in East Asia, offering ancient cities, dramatic landscapes, and a vibrant crossroads of tradition and modernity.
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Geography
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | East Asia |
| Subregion | East Asia |
| Country | China |
| Timezone | AsiaShanghai |
| Latitude | 35 |
| Longitude | 105 |
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3:59 AM LOCAL TIMEChina stretches across East Asia, from the deserts of Inner Asia to the tropical islands of Hainan and the temperate coasts of the Yellow and East China Seas. It is a land of geologic diversity — from the towering heights of Himalaya and Tian Shan to the low-lying plateaus and river plains of the north and east. Key cultural and historic sites include Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall, Xi'an and the terracotta warriors, and the centuries-old water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Beyond cities, expect to encounter quintessential landscapes: the limestone karst of Guilin and Yangshuo, the deserts of Gansu and Xinjiang, and the rainforests of Yunnan. Food is regionally variegated — spicy Sichuan, delicate Cantonese, fiery Shaanxi — reflecting the country’s vast size and ethnic mosaic. To plan a visit, consider the scale: multiple trips may be required to grasp its regions, languages, and cultures.
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