China

China is home to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.

Country

At a glance

Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Beijing

Currency: Renminbi / Yuan (CNY)

Best time: Apr–May & Sep–Oct

Weather: Highly varied across the country

Top attractions: Beijing • Great Wall • Shanghai • Xi'an • Chengdu • Guilin

Nature: Himalayas • Yangtze River • karst landscapes • national parks

Quick fact: China is home to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.