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.

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