Chinese civilization is the oldest continuous civilization in the world. From its ancient origins, Chinese culture has continually evolved and changed, becoming a dynamic force in the world today. Learn some basic features of Chinese civilization here, then start your lifelong journey of exploration and discovery.
Photograph of the Great Wall is by Peter Dowley from Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Great Wall of China, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32187923. Photograph of Chinese restaurant in Dubai by Shuang Wen. Used by permission. All other photos on this page are author's own.