Inner Mongolia 内蒙古

In the uppermost part of the People's Republic of China’s map there is a strip crossing from the north-east to the north-west. This strip appears like a powerful eagle spreading its wings sheltering the borders of the country. It also looks like a strong stallion raising its head galloping at the frontier of the homeland. That region is the vast, beautiful and rich Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Speaking of its vastness, it might be hard to believe, the distance between its east and west is more than 2400 km. When the sun at the eastern end of it start rising, its western end will be falling in sweet dreams. Its North-South line spans for more than 1700 km. When the spring at the southern end sends its warmness and the fragrant grass grows everywhere, the north end will still be covered by a white layer of snow. Speaking of its beauty, if you didn't taste the beauty of its scenery yourself then it is very hard for anyone to imagine. Apart from that magnificent Great hill the Helan Mountain or the surging water of the Yellow River. Also not mentioning the vast gray immense forest or the moist covered extended lakes and the vast spectacular desert, just look at the boundless grasslands; it is enough to make you sigh endlessly. It is unforgettable. If you came to these grasslands in the summer, unfolded before your eyes will be a flowing green open scene.

The ground is green, the small stream is green, the fine lines of the hills are also green, everything in the horizon is green. That whole green land is also occasionally dotted with brilliant wild flowers making the plains more fascinating and charming. The movement of the horse herds and sheep cattle in the area and the voices of the shepherds singing heard from distance has also added to this beautiful picture an infinite vitality. Looking towards the sky how blue, how lofty, the earth how green, how magnificent; exposed to such a place, how can someone not to be reveled in, how can someone not to be relaxed and joyous?

Inner Mongolia have China's second largest plateau. Hinggan Mountain chain in the east. Alxa Desert in the west. Adjacent to eight provinces and autonomous regions, bordering Russia and Mongolia. In this vast land there are dense forests, lush pastures, fertile farmlands, broad water surfaces, a large number of wild animals and plants and endless treasures under the ground.

Tibet 西藏

Tibet Autonomous Region, located in the southwestern part of China. To the south-west of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Between longitude 78° 25' to 99° 06', latitude 26° 44' to 36° 32' with Area of more than 1,200,000 square kilometers, accounting for 1/8 of the country’s area. More than 4,000 meters above sea level, there is the "roof of the world" which makes the main part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It bounded with Xinjiang to the north, Qinghai in the northeast, Sichuan to the east, Yunnan Province to the southeast, south and west there are Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. With nearly 4000 km border line connecting China with the South Asian subcontinent. A large number of huge mountain chains, plateaus, lakes and a boundless forest are spread all over the place. Administrative Region of Tibet comprises 1 locally administered city, 6 districts, 1 county level city, 70 counties, 1 county level district, 2 county level offices, 899 townships, 31 towns. Autonomous Region’s capital city is in Lhasa.

There have been a growing number of scientific investigations proving that the Tibetan plateau level is changing. However, these changes in shape are not taking place overnight. On the other hand, it is a very slow changing in the earth's crust over millions. In recent years the main peak of Mount Everest in the Himalayas has shown that the plateau has also kept rising.

Tibetans are primarily engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. Urban residents are more engaged in handicrafts, industry and trade. Tibetans believe in Tibetan Buddhism, warmness, cheerfulness and brightness. Religion in Tibet enjoys a long and profound impact on residents (other than the Han) the majority are religious believers. Tibetans, the Men Ba, the Lhoba all believe in Tibetan Buddhism. The Hui Believe in Islam. Tibetan Buddhism is a Mahayana Buddhism, with heavy reliance on Mantra. Since the 4th century Tibetan Buddhism and outside Buddhism had long-term impact on each other, struggle each other in the process of maintaining a strong local color as the Tibetan Buddhism which has been in the domination for more than 1,000 years. In addition to the original teachings which are established in this area, there has been a number of independent religious sects formed. There are "Nyingma" (commonly known as the Red sect), "Sagya" (commonly known as the flower sect), "Kagyu" (commonly known as the White Sect) and "Gelug" (commonly known as the Yellow Sect). Since the 16th century, Tibet implemented religious political system in terms of people's ideology, or in the people’s ordinary life carrying a very strong religious (Buddhist) color. Religion has become a big integral part in the life of Most Tibetans.

Tibet is located in the south-western China, where both the unique scenery of snow-covered mountains and the charming southern style. A natural integrated landscape which gives the Tibet a truly unique charm in the eyes of travelers. until now, there are many Tibetan customs of life far away from modern people. Tibet undoubtedly is very exciting and its high mountains can accelerate people's heart beat frequency, so that the mountain climbers have to use their bodies and minds to experience it. If you think of traveling in Tibet, it is best to prepare a state of mind. You will never have a similar experience in your life: The place, the people, the history, the culture and beliefs.

Sichuan 四川

Sichuan is located in west-central China, the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Sichuan is also known as Shu or Chuan as an abbreviation. The province capital is Chengdu. To the West is the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, east there are Three Gorges, the North has Bashan Mountains and in the south the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet, Qinghai, Gansu and Shaanxi are the neighboring provinces. It connects the southwest, northwest and central China; three Large areas of natural ties.

Sichuan province's jurisdiction area consists of 7 districts, 3 autonomous prefectures, 13 locally administered cities, 18 county level cities, 150 counties, 8 autonomous counties, covering an area of nearly 570,000 square kilometers, accounting for 6% of the country’s land area and preceded only by Xinjiang, Tibet, Inner Mongolia And the Qinghai provinces. Population is around 112,140,000. In addition to the Han ethnicity, there are 52 ethnic minorities including: Yi, Tibetan, Tujia, Miao, Qiang, Hui, Mongolian, Man and a large number of Lisu. Sichuan is China's province with the most number of mountainous. Mountains, hills and plateaus accounts for about 97.46 percent of the total land area, with the exception of the Sichuan Basin at the bottom of the hills and plains. Most of the Valley edge elevations are more than 500 meters. The lowest in the eastern part of the Yangtze River is only 70 meters above sea level, and the highest in the western Gongga Mountain at as much as 7556 meters. The difference between the two is 7400 meters and only compared in China to the Tibet and Xinjiang.

Sichuan's climate is complex and ever-changing. Western part is Sichuan’s western highlands and eastern part is Sichuan’s Basin. Plateaus cover an area of two-thirds of the province, an area of about 360,000 square kilometers. The basin accounts for only more than 200,000 square kilometers. Sichuan includes three Autonomous Prefectures: Aba, Ganzi and Liangshan. Pilin in the eastern part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau stands at an altitude of 3000 meters or more above sea level. Alpine Valley features a vertical climate. High altitude mountain areas have a very cold climate; severe winter will have temperatures of around 2 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees below zero and the winter lasts for as long as five and a half months. June to September is the rainy season. November to March the following year is the dry season. During the dry season midday temperatures can reach 32 degrees Celsius. Plateaus have more than six hours of sunshine, blue sky set off green grass and green trees, beautiful scenery.

"Lush fields, Prosperous people... vast fertile area, rich and plentiful, a heavenly place” 2000 years ago during the Han Dynasty writer Liu Xiang in his "war policy" had this description of Sichuan. Since then, Sichuan had the exclusive title: "Land of Abundance."To live in this beautiful and richly endowed land, Sichuanese created a splendid long lasting Ba-Shu culture. This culture and China’s other regional cultures are all important parts to form China’s culture. In year 1986 Guanghan in Sichuan discovered the Tristar piles ruins which proved to be more than 4,000 years old. The Ba-Shu culture has been gradually formed on a considerable scale over the long course of history.

Countless number of scenic spots, various local customs and styles, the beautiful Kangding love songs, the endless local special flavors and colors... “Land of abundance” the meaning extends here for infinity.

Yunnan 云南

Yunnan is a colorful place, but when a person comes to this province in the southwest of china, he will find everything here also pure and simple. It is a cultural mosaic and known to be one of the most ethnically diverse places in china.

The magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hu tiao xia) in northwest Yunnan has become a challenge for risk-takers. It is around 15 km in long and located between the Jade dragon snow mountain, Haba Snow Mountain and Meili Snow Mountain. It has attracted adventurous steep mountain explorers for many years. This place is located around 60 km north the Old Town of Lijiang a place which has immersed in the Dongba culture of Naxi ancient music and influence.

This colorful area is inhabited by the Yi, Bai, Hani, Dai, Lisu, Naxi, Yao, Jingpo, Buyi, shui and some 25 other minorities. Entering Yunnan, you inadvertently walked into the Naxi Dongba culture, the Dali Bai culture, the Dai Beiye culture, the Yi Beima culture… When you come to this place you are exposed to a colorful collection of myths, paintings, songs, ancient music and folk customs.

Yunnan is located on the southwest part of China, at latitude 21° 8' 32'' - 29° 15' 8'' east and longitude 97° 31' 39' '- 106° 11' 47''. The largest horizontal distance between east and west is 864.9 km. The largest vertical distance from north to south is 900 km. With a total area of 394,000 square kilometers, accounting for the country's total land area of 4.1 percent and ranking eighth. The province's land area accounts for about 84%. Mountains, plateau and hills about 10%. Valleys account for about 6%, with an average of about 2000 meters above sea level, the highest altitude of 6740 meters.

Yunnan shares its eastern borders with Guizhou Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Northern border is Sichuan and the Tibet Autonomous Region. The western border is Myanmar and Laos. The South is Vietnam. From its position as a whole, in the north of the vast Asian continent, even at the vast South Pacific, Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia Peninsula, affected by south-east and south-west monsoon winds of the Tibetan Plateau district, this all forms a complex and diverse natural Geographical environment for Yunnan.

Yunnan borders with neighboring countries for the total length of 4060 km, of which: 1997 km with Burma, 710 km with Laos, and 1353 km with Vietnam. Yunnan since ancient times has been the land route to connect china with the countries of South-East Asia. There are more than 20 highway exits. 15 ethnic groups live on both sides of the border. Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh, India and other countries are not far.

Yunnan province has the largest ethnic minorities in China. In addition to the Han nationality, it is also inhabited by 26 other ethnic groups. The province's ethnic minority population accounts for nearly one-third of the total population. In the early period of clan society, "Qiang, Pu and Yue” were the three major ethnic groups and the first generations to live in Yunnan. After going through the constant evolution in the Ming and Qing Dynasties era, the distribution of all ethnic groups was stabilized. Yi ethnic group mainly located in the northeast of Yunnan and large areas of northern Yunnan. Bai ethnicity is located mainly in the Lake and the surrounding vicinity. Zhuang and Miao are mainly located in eastern and Southeastern Yunnan regions. Other ethnic groups are mainly in western Yunnan, southern Yunnan and the majority of the northwestern region.

Beijing 北京

Beijing has a long history of being the world-famous ancient city. Located in the North of China about 150 km from the Bohai Sea. With area of over 16,800 square kilometers. The city's total population is 13,819,000 people. In the North there is Jundu Mountain, in the west are the Western Hills, mountainous area of the city accounts for 62%. South East is the Yongding River and Chaobai River, which eventually join to empty into the Bo Hai Sea. There are mountains of coal, iron and other minerals, granite, marble, and other fine materials.

Beijing is the capital of People's Republic of China. It is the country's political, economic, cultural and transport center. It is also a center of China's splendid arts and culture, leaving many historical sites and cultural landscapes. Beijing is the country's political, cultural and international exchange center and a vibrant, dynamic and comprehensive industrial city. After the reform and opening up, especially the "Ninth Five-Year Plan" period, the Beijing municipal government proposed the "Economy’s capital" concept. Following the Beijing-based economic development, the national service, the ambitious ideas, the economic structure and layout adjustment, the acceleration of economic growth mode transformation. As a result the city has achieved sustained, rapid and sound growth of overall economic strength to keep the country in the forefront.

Beijing has rich tourist resources, tourist attractions exceeding 200 places. The world's largest palace of the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Beihai Royal Garden, the Royal Summer Palace gardens, Badaling, Mutian Valley, The Great Wall As well as the world's largest courtyard Gongwang mansion, and other historical sites. The total of the city's cultural places is 7309, among them 42 units under State Administration of Cultural Heritage and 222 units in city-level protection. Beijing tourism sites has 456 hotels, 84000 rooms, 456 travel agencies, more than 5,000 tour guides speaking 21 major languages. In 2000 received 2,821,000 overseas visitors, tourism earned 2,77 Billion U.S. dollars. Beijing was considered one of "China's excellent tourist cities" by the China National Tourism Administration.

This is a very unique city which you will never want to leave, you will still be attracted, it will never let you down, you will never be lonely!

Ancient and historical in flavor with a mix of modern cosmopolitan. This is the secret of Beijing's unique charm. The Taihang Mountains and the Yanshan Mountains are Guarding the city's north-west side. The busy pedestrian streets are spread all over the district, combined to the ancient city has added a new era of vitality. Beijing, along history was the capital of several dynasties, large-scale imperial palaces, gardens, temples, and ancient tombs still existing 100 years after construction.

Beijing's Forbidden City palace building is china’s and the world's largest palace complex, was the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The building has a typical Chinese classical style. It is china’s most precious Cultural and artistic treasure. the Summer Palace, the exquisite combination of Jiangnan Water Village in the north and exquisite gardens of the heroic Atmosphere of Zhongshan Park. The Temple of Heaven is China's largest existing ancient buildings of worship, but also one of the world’s legacy architectures. It was during the Ming and Qing dynasties emperor. complete layout and beautiful environment. Ming Ming Tombs in Beijing is the largest group of ancient tombs, there are 13 emperor's tomb from the Ming Dynasty.

The magnificent Great Wall is a rare construction in the human history as an ancient military defense project. It has a long history and has been listed by UNESCO on the "World Heritage List". One of the world's eight miracles. Religious buildings in Beijing have always enjoyed a good reputation, well-known Chinese Buddhist temples: Biyun temple, Baiyun Taoist temple, the Lama Temple, as well as Islamic mosques and so on. In front of the Forbidden City Tiananmen Square to accommodate 1,000,000 people in this Assembly, is the world's largest city square, magnificent architecture and extraordinary vision.

Beijing embraces many well-known universities such as Tsinghua University and Beijing University. You can walk through the campus and imagine Zhu Ziqing, Hu Shi, and other old masters teaching at these schools. In Beijing there are many famous natural scenery, such as the beautiful scenery of the Fragrant Hills Park, The bamboo forest Zizhuyuan and the elegant environment of the Yuyuan Tan.

There is four distinctive seasons changing in Beijing. It has rich features of the natural landscape. Beijing is an active city, not a few kilometers, is one rural style: a few rivers indulgence towards mobility, magnificent deep canyons, cloud-filled mountains, dense forests with fresh air and more people to lead there way never tired of the vast Great Wall. Entertainment in a renovated pattern: mountain climbing expedition, picnics and camping, country cross drives, hiking, peace and tranquility in the water, and so on, whether you like sky diving, Water-skiing, skating or skiing. Whether you want to swim, parade, air travel (paragliding, bungee jumping), as long as you do not want to leave life-long regret, Beijing's eight urban districts and counties and dozens of outer suburbs, always waiting for you here!