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China,
one of the four oldest civilizations in the world, has a written
history of 5,000 years and boasts rich cultural relics and
historical sites. It is the inventor of compass, paper, gunpowder
and printing. The Great Wall, the Grand Canal and the Karez
irrigation systems are three great ancient engineering projects
built 2,000 years ago. Now they are the symbols of the rich
culture heritage of the Chinese nation. Tea from China, along
with her silk and porcelain, began to be known the world over
more than 1,000 years ago and has since always been an important
Chinese export. All tea trees in other countries have their
origin directly or indirectly in China. China has gone over
a long history of primitive society, slavery society, feudal
society and semi-feudal semi-colonial society and the present
socialist society.
China's recorded history of 5,000 years is the history of
a brilliant civilization and unique culture. In the long span
of 50 centuries, the ancestors of the Chinese have left innumerable
valuables and untold wealth to posterity. While enjoying the
country's beautiful scenery, you will be amazed to see its
rare treasures -- objects from the collections of imperial
courts and families, archaeological finds that have astounded
the world, cultural relics from time immemorial. Visit China's
museums, you will step into the age-long process of Chinese
history; see the remains of a great oriental culture, you
will hear the echoes of a civilization that is one of the
oldest in the world.
China's beauty lies in its
culture and art, the wonders of which are for you to enjoy.
Some of you are probably considering culture tour for the
very first time and wonder what this whole idea of "culture
tour" is about. There are really a lot more in our culture
tour than amenities. Part of what makes our tours special
is the culture, of course. But the culture is also made up
of a great number of special experiences, both large and small,
that make each person's vacation unique. You will surely be
enthralled with the ancient pagodas, spectacular temples,
buddhism grotto es,
historic museums, well-protected old towns, and delicious
Chinese food, refreshing tea, traditional herb medicine, and
Beijing Opera, Chinese Zodiac, Chopsticks, Dragon and Lion,
Fengshui & Lucky Number, and Chinese Kongfu. Above all,
culture is in everywhere, and culture is in your heart.
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