WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The coast of China contrasts greatly between South and North. To the south of the bay of Hangzhou, the coast is rocky and indented with many harbours and offshore islands. To the north, except along the Shandong and Liaodong peninsulas, the coast is sandy and flat.

Detailed explanation-2: -In contrast, south and central areas have a tropical or sub-tropical climate where winters remain warm. Eastern China is typically wet in the summer, whereas the northern and western regions contain deserts and have very little or no precipitation throughout the year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The western region of China, including Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai, has a predominantly arid and semi-arid climate due to the high altitude. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are cold and dry with little precipitation throughout the year.

Detailed explanation-4: -The east, south and southwest is generally warm, humid and rainy, and the north is usually dry and windy. The Yangtze River is the dividing line between the north and south China, and the climate varies from bitter cold in winter to unbearable heat in summer.

Detailed explanation-5: -North China (Huáběi) is one of the coldest regions in China with an average daily high temperature of only 15 degrees. The climate is varied and offers seasons with strong winters and warm summers. It rarely gets really warm up here. Due to the warmer temperatures, the best time for traveling is from May to September.