History of China

1813 - Fire
In 1813, 15,000 houses, 500 lives and immense property were lost by fire int he city of Canton, China.
The Deseret News
Salt Lake City, Utah
July 3, 1861

1895 - China
Chinese Empire, a vast territory in Eastern Asia, comprehending five great divisions (four of which are described under their heads), viz., 1. Manchooria; 2. Mon £ 3. Toorkistan; 4. Thibet; 5. China Proper, or the Nineteen Provinces, including the two large islands of Formosa and Hainan, the former being until lately reckoned in the province of Fo-Kien, and the latter being a department of Quang-Tong. Corea also is in some sense a part of the empire, being tributary to it, and Annam until 1874 was a tributary and nominally a vassal power, while Siam and the Loo-Choo Islands, though independent, are claimed by the Chinese as parts of their empire.

CHINA (chi'na) Proper, the S.E. portion of the Chinese Empire, occupying a third of its whole extent, lies on the eastern slope of the table-lands of Central Asia. In form it approaches to a square, covering an area of more than one and a quarter million of square miles, inhabited by more than 340 millions of the human race, living under... Read MORE...

1900 - Population of Qing China - 400,000,000

1949 - Communists under Mao assume power in China
Mao Zedong proclaims People’s Republic of China

"Naming himself head of state, communist revolutionary Mao Zedong officially proclaims the existence of the People’s Republic of China; Zhou Enlai is named premier. The proclamation was the climax of years of battle between Mao’s communist forces and the regime of Nationalist Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek, who had been supported with money and arms from the American government. The loss of China, the largest nation in Asia, to communism was a severe blow to the United States, which was still reeling from the Soviet Union’s detonation of a nuclear device one month earlier.

State Department officials in President Harry S. Truman’s administration tried to prepare the American public for the worst when they released a “white paper” in August 1949. The report argued that Chiang’s regime was so corrupt, inefficient, and unpopular that no amount of U.S. aid could save it. Nevertheless, the communist victory in China brought forth a wave... Read MORE...

Here's a list of some of the top places to visit and things to do in China:
The Great Wall of China: Start your journey with a visit to this iconic wonder of the world. Hike along its ancient sections, such as Mutianyu or Jinshanling, for breathtaking views.

Beijing: Explore the capital city, Beijing, which is home to numerous historical sites. Don't miss the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven.

Xi'an: Visit the Terracotta Army, an incredible archaeological discovery. Xi'an also offers a glimpse into ancient China with its well-preserved city walls and Muslim Quarter.

Shanghai: Experience the modern side of China in Shanghai. Explore the futuristic skyline of Pudong, stroll along the Bund, and discover the vibrant street food scene.

Guilin and Yangshuo: These picturesque regions are known for their stunning karst landscapes. Take a boat cruise along the Li River to admire the limestone peaks.

Chengdu: Discover the culture of Sichuan province and its famous cuisine. Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding... Read MORE...