China

Hello Everyone! Our first country is China. You can on the side bar to compare the weather in Beijing, China, with the weather here in Arlington, VA. You will also find links to some websites that will help you with your Visitor's Guides. In the future, I will have a place where you can write your own favorite things you are learning about China. So get ready, everyone! Adventures await us!


Here is a map of China:

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Here is the flag of China:

 

China has lots of exciting places to visit. Here are four that are special:

 

The Great Wall of China

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This is the longest man-made structure on earth. It is 4,000 miles long. It was built to guard China from its northern enemies.

 

Xian's Terracotta Army

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This is a collection of more than 8,000 life size soldiers built more than 2,000 years ago. They were discovered in 1974 by a group of farmers.

 

The Forbidden City

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The 9,999 rooms were built to be the home and center of government for two dynasties.

 

Giant Panda Reserve

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This was built for the care and conservation of pandas.

 

 



 

 

Here are some websites to help you with your research:

A China Family Adventure

A Kid's Life in China

Chinese New Year

Great Wall of China

Ancient China for Kids

National Geographic for Kids - China