The China Experience Now that you are DTC, it is a great time to begin preparations to travel!

Quick Facts
Official Name: The People's Republic of China
Capital: Beijing
Climate: Generally monsoon; continental, dry in winter; maritime, wet in summer. North China- cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers; rain 15-30 inches. Central China- moderate; rain 45-80 inches. Southern China- subtropical; rain 80 inches.
Major Language: Chinese; chief dialect, Mandarin.
Literacy: Adult population is about 76 percent literate.
Ethnic Groups: Chinese, or Han (93 percent); minority nationalities include Zhuang, Hui, Uygurs, Zuang, Mongols.
Major Religions: Taoism; Confucianism; Buddhism; Christianity; Islam.
Monetary Unit:
1 Yuan = Approx. 12 cents.
$1.00 = Approx. 8 Yuan