NationalGeographic.com is your one-stop site for all digital content related to China

04-30-2008

 

Curious about China? National Geographic is your ultimate destination for everything China-related: past, present and future. The vast array of content ranges from cultural information, the upcoming Olympic games, politics, photographs, videos and more.

 

National Geographic Magazine's May issue is all about China and http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com  is chock full of even more features relating to the country.  Whether you're looking for fast facts on the country or a detailed cultural lesson, NationalGeographic.com is the place to go. Here are some features on topics you may want to check out:

 

• Architecture: In preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China's vast class of low-wage workers are quickly constructing thousands of skyscrapers and other buildings to impress spectators around the globe. To read the compelling story of how the Beijing skyline will forever be transformed, click here: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/05/china/architecture/ted-fishman-text . Be sure to also check out the photo gallery detailing this monstrosity of a construction project.

 

• Travel: If you're planning on visiting China, be sure to check out Places of a Lifetime, which has lots of traveler tips for those vacationing to Hong Kong (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/hongkong.html) or Beijing (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/beijing.html). The "must-do's" and cultural tips will ensure that you're well-prepared to get the most out of your getaway.

 

• Population Growth: While the entire country boasts a whopping 1,303,701,000 residents, cities like Wenzhou (located in the in southeastern Zhejiang province) boom seemingly overnight. Manufacturers of everything from zippers to bra underwires attract millions of citizens, causing these "instant cities" of prosperity. Read the full article here:http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/06/instant-cities/hessler-text?fs=www3.nationalgeographic.com&fs=plasma.nationalgeographic.com

 

• Video: Did you know that bee stings can be healing? In Taiwan, some doctors believe that multiple bee stings can heal MS and arthritis. Watch this video on bee sting therapy: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/places/countries-places/china and many more at NationalGeographic.com.

 

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