With a population of over 500,000 (based on a 2000 census), Dongcheng district is the second largest district within the old city region. Covering over 24 km, the district is the home of many of China’s most famous tourist, historical, and shopping areas. Dongcheng district is definitely a place to put on your itinerary for [...]

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One of the main attractions for visitors to China is the Great Wall. Many people ask how long is the great wall of China? It stretches over a vast 6,700 kilometer/4,163 mile distance. The terrain this wall traverses covers a wide variety of topographical and climatic features. As far as tourist attractions go, [...]

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