China’s economic and political transformation is remarkable. From being 11th on the list of world economies, it jumped to becoming the world’s second-largest economy, overtaking giants like Japan and Germany by a considerable margin. But China’s contribution to the world isn’t a recent phenomenon. The Red Dragon was an imperial power centre in East Asia and one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient world. We owe a lot to the ancient Chinese for their many inventions, which are still used today from paper, pasta, tea, and silk to a compass and gunpowder. If you’d like to explore this beautiful country’s history and heritage and marvel at its modern cities, check out our affordable China tour packages.