China Info
China Earthquake - How you can help
On Monday May 12, 2008, at just before 3pm, a 7.8 earthquake struck in Wenchuan county, just north west of Chengdu, in China's most populated province, Sichuan. The quake has left many thousands dead and many, many, many more injured and homeless. Without immediate assistance the lives lost in the initial tragic disaster will be dwarfed by the number that can potentially be saved if we all pitch in and help a little.
Please, if you're able, use the following information to help in any way you can.
Accommodations
We're still working on this section, but if you're looking for a place to stay, please use the search engine below to quickly compare the latest deals across hundreds of travel websites.Chinese History
Chinese history is nearly as diverse as it is long. Though the line you'll hear in China reads something like "5,000 years of uninterrupted history", this is a bit misleading. The country can certainly take pride in that it is one of the longest running civilized habitations on earth - "uninterrupted", however, is a bit of a distortion.
What follows is our attempt at a China history primer - a graphical representation of China's dynastic past, with a smattering of details to give you just a taste. Simply click on the dynasty to get a bit more info.
Chinese Visas
China requires pretty much everyone entering the country to have the appropriate visa. Offered here is a summary of the various visa types and their requirements. It is advisable that you check with your local Chinese embassy to confirm this information and to get country-specific details.
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