A colorful skyline of Guiyang, China

China Fun Facts

Do you know everything about China? Check these interesting & unknown fun facts about China, and prepare to be amazed.

China as a country has its share of distinct cultures and practices. One of the most popular ones is that the red color is not used at funerals as it is regarded as a symbol of happiness.

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China Fun Facts

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The Portuguese acquired Macau in 1887 and it was taken back by China on 20 December 1999 through a joint declaration signed in Beijing.
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China, the world’s most populated country, has 23 provinces. It is also known as one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
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Mao Zedong, who was among the prominent Chinese cultural leaders, started the Cultural Revolution in China in 1966.
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The oldest and largest canal in the world is the Grand Canal, which was built in 468 BC.
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Despite being the fourth largest country globally, China has only a one-time zone, although more than one time zone was recognized before 1949.
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The rule of the Han dynasty saw immense prosperity for the people of the kingdom, which is why it is regarded as the Golden Age in the history of China.
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For 24 years, Marco Polo remained in China. When he first reached the country, he went to the court of Kublai Khan, who was the descendent of Genghis Khan.
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Suzhou is an old town which has a lot of canals as well as classical gardens and bridges. It is situated on the banks of the Yangtze River.
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The Quin dynasty is credited with having built the Terracotta army as well the Great Wall of China.
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Wuhan has a city with a good transportation system due to the presence of rivers, which is why it is also known as the Chicago of China.

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