China is a vast land with various landforms and a large number of rivers and lakes. This part mainly focuses on the basic information including geography, history, ethnic groups and etc.
Culturally, indigenous Confucianism and Taoism, and the religions of foreign origin such as Buddhism, Islam, and Chiristianity have influenced the thought, literature and arts of Chinese people over the centuries.
China has a long and rich literary history, but to many westerners, it remains an enigma. For over 3,000 years, Chinese literature and encompassed diversified genresand forms.
China has several typical traditional festivals as well as lots of ethnic minority festivals. Every festival has its related legends. People celebrate them with special activities and foods.
China has a large number of wonderful tourist cities, some of which have imposing imperial palaces, some are blessed with splendid natural and cultural heritages, and others boast colourful folk customs.