Category: China
The New Territories also possess various areas under environmental protection which are known as “country parks”. Here the visitor can find plenty of greenery, extensive stretches of water, attractive …
Taichung (pop. 763,000), with its artificially-constructed harbour, is the most importanttown in central Taiwan. Nowthe island’sthird largesttown, it was founded by Chinese settlers from the mainland in 1721 and …
Language groups advised about contraception, birth control and eugenics. The Chinese government provided contraceptives free of charge and also bore the costs of abortion and sterilisation. A number of …
The original floral pagoda, dating from 537, burned down in the 10th c. and was reconstructed in its presentform in 1097 from a drawing ofthe original building. During the …
Capital of the Autonomous Region of Xizang (Tibet) Lhasa lies on the banks of the river of the same name (Lasahe; Kyichu), at91°04’E and 29°33’N, in the south of …
Province Area: 145,700sq.km/56,255sq. miles Population: 39,900,000. Capital: Shenyang The province of Liaoning lies between 118°53′-125°46’E and 38°43′-43°26’N in the southern part of north-east China. The overwhelming majority ofthe population …
The Orchid Pavilion, set in impressive natural scenery with bamboo woods and winding streams, is situated 14km/9 miles to the south-west ofthe city. A stele with an inscription by …
Both from the Shun Tak Centre, the first terminal for ferry traffic to and from Hong Kong, situated in the Outer Harbour, and also from the new ferry terminal …