China is located in East Asia. With a population of over 1.35 billion, it is the world’s most populous country. It is also the world’s third largest country by size. China has more than 160 cities with a population greater than 1 million. There are great regional differences when it comes to climate, environment and culture, making China very diverse and a perfect place to experience many new cultural opportunities.

The majority of the population of China are Han Chinese. The Han Chinese are the world’s largest ethnic group, with over 1.2 billion people living in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. China’s population includes 55 other ethnic minorities, such as Manchus, Hui, Uyghurs and Mongols. This diversity in culture is thanks to the country’s rich history, dating back more than 4,000 years. The earliest examples of written history date back to 1600 BC.

The top tourist attractions in China include:

The Great Wall of China, located in the Huairou District of Beijing. This is the longest wall in the world and one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions.
Terracotta Army Museum, located near the Tomb of Qin Shihuang, known as the First Emperor, who unified China 2,200 years ago.

The Yangtze River, the third longest river in the world and the longest river within a single country.
Potala Palace, located on Moburi (Red) Mountain. This is a large treasure house full of materials and articles from Tibetan history, religion, culture and art. It’s well known for its sculptures, murals, antiques, Buddha statues, scriptures and religious jewelry.

China’s economic importance has been rapidly rising over the last few decades. The growth they have seen in this area has been followed by an increased focus on education. The government has invested large amounts in higher education in recent years, and have pledged to have 500,000 international students enrolled in their universities by 2020. This makes China the perfect destination for international students looking to explore a new culture.