Culture
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China Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh Tea Time for a cup of Pu-erh tea?The Pu-erh Tea treesDating back to the Cenozoic period of about 65 million years ago, the Pu-erh tea trees are possibly the oldest tea trees in the world.The tea trees are growing in the subtropical zones in the South Ch...
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China Specials - Ancient China and Chinese Culture Facts
The module is an introduction to different aspects of China. You will not only find a tradition of civilization marked for over 4000 years by the use of writing, urbanization, a developed artistic culture, social stratification and a political structure which ...
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Chinese Zodiac
ConceptLegends and mythology are a big part of Chinese culture, especially in relation to the Chinese Zodiac. The depiction on a circular chart of 12 different animals representing the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar was built on the foundation of ...
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Cheongsam (Qi-pao)
IntroductionThe Cheongsam or "Qi Pao" is a classic female costume which many westerns associated with Chinese women. It features at stand / high neck, loose chest, fitted waist, sides opening and varied sleeves (short, medium or full length) with tradition Chi...
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Chinese Cuisines
Chinese cuisines originated from the various regions of China, and has become widespread in the world. With the great differences in the climate, geography, history and culture of different regions, Chinese cuisine culture is extensive and profound with unique...
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Chinese Tea
IntroductionChina is the homeland of tea, which is the most popular beverage in the country. It is believed that Chinese people have enjoyed tea for more than 4,000 years.Tea is the dried and processed leaves of the tea bush, plants called camellia sinensis. T...
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Chinese Silk
Silk and silk making is a vital feature of Chinese history and its ancient civilization. According to archeological evidence, silk and silk fabric emerged in China at least 5,500 years ago. The cultivation of the silkworm can be traced back to the third centur...
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Chinese Jade
History of Jade WaresThere is an old Chinese saying "Gold is valuable but jade is invaluable." Dispatching how important and valuable that Chinese people think of this beautiful gem stone with greasy luster. Many countries have jade culture, but no one can cat...
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Chinese Porcelain
Porcelain was first discovered in China and could date back to 16 century BC in Shang and Zhou Dynasty. Traditionally, there are two primary categories of ceramic, high-fired as cí and low-fired as táo in Chinese.Chinese pottery and porcelain went abroad as ...
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Chinese literature
With a history of over 3,000 years, Chinese literature possesses great importance in China's civilization. The nature of written language has significant effects on literature, together with the use of Chinese characters. Unlike groups of letters, Chinese char...
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Chinese Paintings
Traditional Chinese painting is highly regarded throughout the world for its theory, expression, and techniques. And it is also one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Earliest paintings were ornamental, not representational; they consis...
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Chinese Calligraphy
As an art for more than 3000 years, Chinese calligraphy is regarded as an illustrious tradition in Chinese culture. It is neither just writing Chinese characters nor writing well. It is actually an art to express spirits. A calligraphy work carries the calligr...
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Chinese Seals
Chinese seal carvings are an ancient art that combines calligraphy and engraving. For over 3,000 years, they have been used both officially and privately. It is a seal or stamp containing Chinese characters typically to prove identity on documents office paper...
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Chinese Paper Cutting
Paper cutting is a traditional art in China and has been for thousands of years. The paper cutting is for celebrations, festivals and home decoration, often with red color, which is the lucky color in China.Paper cutting became one of art forms since the inven...
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Chinese knots
Chinese knot is an ancient folk art form in China; a simple but charming knot made of colorful silk thread that can bring good luck to its owner. This handcraft could date back Zhou Dynasty, developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, popularized in Ming and Qin...
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Wedding Customs and Traditions in China
Ever since ancient China, there has been a saying that the three most delightful moments in one's life come with success in the imperial examination, marriage and the birth of a son. A marriage would be decided not by a young couple's love, but by their parent...
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Chinese Wines
History of Chinese WinesChinese wines are quite different from those of other countries. They are distilled from rice, millet, sorghum and other grains, as well as herbs and flowers. And also there are a wide variety of tonic wines that are made with tradition...
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
1. What is TCM?Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complete ancient medical system that takes a deep understanding of the laws and patterns of nature and applies them to the human body. TCM is not "New Age", nor is it a patchwork of different healing modal...
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Chinese Acrobatics
Chinese acrobatics is a gem of China traditional performing arts with a long history of more than 2000 years. It is also one of the most popular art forms among people.In the ancient time and the early stage, the acrobatics was related with music and dance, pl...
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Chinese dragon and phoenix
Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, dragon and phoenix were regarded as the most scared animals and used to be emblems of emperor and empress. The Chinese dragon is traditionally the embodiment of the concept of yang (male), while phoenix was paired (yin, female...
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Chinese Kite
History of Chinese KiteThe first kite was invented by Chinese people over 2, 000 years ago, with bamboo and silk as building materials, which are proved by many historical written documents.Originally, kites were used for military purposes. Kites in wartime we...
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Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese Wushu, also called Chinese Martial Arts or Kung Fu, is an important and unique component of Chinese cultural heritage with a rich content that has remained untarnished over the centuries. Literally translated, "wu" is military, "shu" is art. Wushu ther...
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Chinese Qigong
What is QigongA category of Chinese martial arts, Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The history of Chinese Qigong commences beyond the era of written records, in the m...
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Chinese Feng Shui
What is Feng ShuiFeng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy of understanding the energy that surrounds us and it deals with using positive 'Qi' or energy to improve a person's well being, fortune and success. Feng shui is often identified as a form of geomancy...
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Chinese Pyramids
Chinese Pyramids:Location: Xi'an, Shaanxi Province - ChinaWhat's Cool: More than 100 pyramids could exist in the regionHistorically China is well known for things like the Great Wall of China, its colorful culture and of course its superb china ware and silk. ...
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Giant Panda
Must-know about giant pandas APPEARANCE The sharply contrasting black and white coloration, added to the stocky characteristic shape of a bear, makes the giant panda one of the most recognizable animals in the world. The head, top of the neck and rump are whi...
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Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
Chinese restaurant syndrome:By Stephanie Slon, BAChinese restaurant syndrome (CRS) occurs in some people after they eat foods containing the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) - a common ingredient in Chinese food.What is going on in the body?MSG is a co...
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Chinese Sex Museum
Sex Museum - the only private museum of the kind in China:The curator of the museum -- Liu Da-lingThe museum was founded by Liu Dalin, one of the pioneering sexologists in modern China. He and his colleagues collected the expensive exhibits for many years. The...
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Tibetan New Year Festival
The Tibetan New Year is a common and the grandest traditional festival for Tibetan people. There is nothing different between the monk and ordinary person on the ways of celebration in New Year. The Tibetan New Year is calculated according to the lunar calenda...
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Lisu's Knife-ladder-climbing Festival
At the day of Knife-ladder-climbing festival, several strong men will show the "Daohuo" rite. They jump into the heap coals of fire with their naked feet to perform all kinds of unique stunts. The next day, they sharpen the 36 long knives and horizontally tie ...
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Dong's New Year Festival
The agricultural economy production of Dong has a long history. The changes of seasons and the farming procedure make the Dong realize the concept of time. The Dong think that the time of each year`s beginning is the moment of a golden harvest. Therefore, the ...
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Bai's March Street Fair (Third Mont Fair)
March street, also called “Guanyin city”, is a Bai`s grand festival and street period. Originally wears a rich atmosphere of religious activities, the March Street gradually evolves into a big commodity fair. The merchants from Sichuan, Tibet and regions s...
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Chinese Opera
Chinese opera is mainly composed of three different kinds of artistic form, including the folk songs and dances, the talking and singing, and the farce. Originated in the primitive song and dance, the Chinese opera is a time-honored comprehensive stage art sty...
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Yue Opera (Shanghai)
The Yue opera is one of Han nationality`s five operas. Now, it is the second largest opera in China. Accompanied by the flavor of elegance, the Yue opera is full of the fresh and leisure singing as well as the vivid and moving performance. The most common them...
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Yue Opera (Guangdong)
Yue Opera, also called Cantonese opera, is a local opera of the Han nationality. Originally called Guangdong Great Opera, the Yue Opera originate from the south opera. Since the 1522-1566, the Yue opera began to appear in Guangdong and Guangxi. It is a blend o...
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Yu Opera (Henan)
Yu Opera ceaselessly inherits and reforms the form of Henan Bangzi. The abbreviation of Henan was “YU” after the founding of the People's Republic of China. So, the Henan Opera got its name “Yu Opera”. The Yu Opera is called Bang Play in the north area...
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Huangmei Opera
Originally called Huangmei Tone or CaiCha Play, Huangmei Opera is a local opera of the Han nationality. Being one of Chinese big five operas, Huangmei Opera enjoy equal popularity with Beijing Opera, Yue Opera, Ping Opera and Yu Opera. It originates from Huang...
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Chinese Etiquette
tiquette, which is an important part of the country’s culture and the nation’s spirit, is a major attachment of group’s image. At the same time, it also can be regarded as the important software to obtain international fame. Along with the constant devel...
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Gift
The Chinese always pay attention to choose the gifts which have practical values. In the West, it is polite to open gifts as soon as they are given to express appreciation. However, in China, the situation is quite the reverse. Many people send gifts without w...
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Home Visit
In China, when a person wants to visit someone, the first question in his mind is what clothes are most perfect or suitable. He will take a lot of time to choose the clothes they like and even ask others to get some suggestions. The host also is troubled by th...
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Greeting People
Chinese people seldom express their ideas or opions directly but prefer a roundabout way. They will look towards the ground when greeting someone. Neither show their emotions and feelings in public. They greet people with a handshake rather than an embrace or ...
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Table Manner
The Chinese prefer to entertain in the public places rather than in their homes, especially when entertaining foreigners. If you are invited to their house, consider it a great honor. If you must turn down such an honor, it is considered polite to explain the ...
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Chinese Traditional Dance
The Chinese national dance culture has a long history. The track record of images and text cultural relics of the Chinese traditional dance is never extinguished during the past 5,000 years' history. This phenomenon is also rare in the culture history of the w...
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Chinese traditional toys for kids
Traditional toys indicate the handmade toy that is handed down from ancient times. With a long history and huge value, Chinese traditional toys have a close relation with folk custom. Traditional toys are made by the production mode of workshop in each househo...
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Dong's Buffalo Fighting Festival
According to legend, in ancient times, Dong people do not know how to transplant rice seedlings. At one occasion, two buffalo was fighting in the rice field, and trampled all the crops. The master had to remove some rice seedlings from the dense rice field to ...
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Miao Lusheng Festival
Lusheng Festival is a major celebration among the ethnic Miao groups in minority autonomous area in Guizhou Province. During the festival, the Miao people come from different villages get together in the Lusheng slope. Held on the lunar 27-29 of September, the...
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Mongolian Naadam Festival
OverviewMongols, as one of Chinese 56 ethnic minorities, live on the vast grasslands in the north. They are a mighty nomadic people, the descendants of Genghis Khan. They like riding and shooting, so it is called the nationality on the horse. Milk wine, milk t...
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Tibetan Shoton Festival
Shoton Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals for Tibetans. It is celebrated on the last day of the 6th or the beginning of the 7th in lunar month on the Tibeton calendar. In Tibetan, “Snow” means “yogurt”, “Dun” stands for "at...
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Yi's Torch Festival
Yi's Torch Festival is spent on lunar June 24th or 25th. It is a traditional festival for Yi people living are Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan province. This festival usually lasts for three days.The Legend of Yi's Torch FestivalThe legend about the origin of torc...
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The four Great Inventions
China's 5000 year history has witnessed countless inventions, among which four are stressed out and given the honor "The Four Great Inventions" - Papermaking, Printing, Gunpowder, and Compass. As the most influential contrivances, those four inventions h...
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The Four Treasures of the Study
Four Treasures of the Study, also known as Four Jewels of the Study or Four Friends of the Study, are different expressions of the four essential implements in Chinese Calligraphy: The ink brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.The ink brushThe ink brush is the most ...
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Fenghuang Dancong (Phoenix Oolong Tea)
Possibly the only Oolong tea that is still processed the old fashioned way, Fenghuang Dancong bushes are growing between 500 to 1400 meters above sea level on the SE mountains slopes of Fenghuang (Phoenix) Mountain in Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, China. ...
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Anxi Tieguanyin Tea
One of the joys of travel in China is the authentic, fragrance-rich tea. By enjoying a cup of tea, you have a glance of the haunting Chinese culture. In southeast China's Fujian Province, a pretty mountainous country named Anxi produces Tie Guan Yin – a supe...
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Wu Yi Rock Tea
There are few places more enticing than Wuyi Mountain for tea aficionados in China and worldwide, a UNSECO World Heritage site situated in the far northwest part of Fujian Province that serves up the preeminent subcategory of Wulong tea, named Wu Yi Rock Tea (...
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Keemun Black Tea
In China, when people think of black tea, they think Keemun Black Tea. It is a superior variety of black tea produced in Qimen with a history of over 130 years. Qimen is a mountainous country in China’s Anhui province, and was named "Keemun" during the colon...
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Junshan Yinzhen Tea
Junshan Island in China’s Hunan Province is dedicated to producing Junshan Yinzhen tea, a rare and precious tea in China, and crowed as the king of yellow teas. Legend has that in Tang Dynasty, when Princess Wen Cheng married into Tibet, the Junshan Yinzhen ...
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Longjing (Dragon Well) Green Tea
Southwest of West Lake in Hangzhou, China’s Zhejiang province, Longjing (Dragon Well) Village has taken credit for having a premium green tea, named Longjing tea or West Lake Dragon Well tea (Chinese: 西湖龙井; Chinese Pinyin: Xihu Longjin) for approxima...
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Dongting Biluochun Green Tea
If you are a senior green tea lover, you must have tried Biluochun Tea – one of the most famous green teas in China and one of the top ten Chinese teas. Originally grown in the Dong Ting mountain of Tai Hu, Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province, it is also called Pi...
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Huangshan Maofeng Tea
As an old Chinese saying goes that "famous mountains produce famous teas". Huangshan Mountain (Yellow Mountain) in Eastern China’s Anhui province is one of the nation’s most famous mountains and home to several superior varieties of green teas. No ...
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Lushan Yunwu Tea
Lu Shan Yun Wu tea (or Lu Mountain Cloud and Mist tea) is a superior sort of Chinese green tea produced in the famous Lushan Mountain of Eastern China’s Jiangxi Province. First grown in Han Dynasty (202BC – 220AD), the tea has been listed as a tribute tea ...
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Fuding White Tea
Fuding is located on the NE coast of Fujian province, 27 N. Latitude 120 E. Longitude. The mild subtropical sea climate and the 90% hilly areas make it an ideal place for tea growing.White Tea (Fuding) is one of the earliest processed teas in China. The earlie...
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