China is a popular country with the world's fastest-growing economy known as the 'factory of the world' the leading producer of concrete, steel, fertilizer, clothing, and toys. The country is filled with rich cultures, traditions, and history filled with Imperial architecture and ancient ruins found in Beijing's Forbidden City, the monumental Great Wall, and the stunning Summer Palace. The country boasts the world's highest mountain, some of the fastest trains in the world and a mixture of bustling cities and sprawling countryside. There are picturesque villages dotted around the verdant countryside which give a glimpse into the past with architecture dating to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Cities like Shanghai boast sparkling skyscrapers along its skyline with luxury hotels, world-class shopping, chic cocktail bars, and upscale restaurants. Travel down some of China's mighty rivers where river cruises lead through dramatic scenery and natural surroundings on the Yangtze River. China boasts some fascinating world-class museums, delicious cuisine, magnificent mosques, and breathtaking shrines, there is simply something for everyone in the world`s most geographically varied country.