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When people are asked about China, the first thing that pops into mind is a lot of people, communism and the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. I have listed some lesser known China travel information more specifically facts about the country that may push you to book that China travel package so here they are:
  • The total land area of China is 9,596,960 sq. Kms.
  • It is the fourth largest country in the world.
  • Shanghai and Beijing hold the top two spots for largest world cities.
  • The estimated population of China in July 2007 was 1,321,851,888 people. The population estimated at the same time for the United States was 301,139,947 people. Hey, a billion more American babies born and we will be right there with them.
  • Ice cream was invented in China back in 2000 BC after combining milk, rice and snow and packing it together.
  • Hong Kong is the only city where cars drive on the left side in China.
  • Tea has been a Chinese drink for 1800 years.
  • Kung Fu was invented by Chinese Shaolin monks.
  • China is accredited for the invention of paper, gunpowder, the compass and printing.

Add any other interesting China travel information you have.