Want to learn about China? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about China
| Capital | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,400,000,000 |
| Languages | Mandarin Chinese |
| Currency | Chinese Yuan |
| National symbol | Giant Panda |
| Famous food | Peking Duck |
In China, people often speak Mandarin Chinese. A friendly way to say hello is "Ni Hao". 👋
Fun facts about China for kids
- The Great Wall of China is so long it would take over a year to walk across it!
- China invented paper, gunpowder, the compass, and even ice cream!
- All giant pandas in the world are on loan from China!
- The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday with dragon dances and red envelopes.
- Calligraphy is considered a beautiful art form and a way of life.
Famous places in China
- Great Wall of China
- Forbidden City
- Terracotta Army
Nature and symbols of China
- Giant Panda
- National sport: Table Tennis
Going to China with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Ni Hao".
- Find Beijing, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇨🇳 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Peking Duck at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Great Wall of China.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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