According to the Chinese solar terms, it’s Minor Heat now, when most parts of China experience the hottest days of
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ABCs of China’s Gaokao
June 7 is a big day for people in China aiming to undertake higher education as gaokao falls that day.
Foot-binding: An Old Chinese Custom
Foot-binding was an old Chinese custom of applying painfully tight binding to the feet of young girls to prevent further
Religious Beliefs in China
There are five major religions in China, including Buddhism, Taoism (or Daoism), Islamism, Catholicism and Christianity. Among these, Buddhism and
Four Most Famous Spring Groups in Jinan
When mentioning spring water, people will think of Jinan, which is known as “Spring City”. Thanks to its special hydrologic
Every Chinese Dish Has a Story
The names of Chinese dishes are diverse, but behind each of the famous dishes there is an interesting story, explaining
Ningxia: Land of A Lost Kingdom
Bordering Shaanxi, Gansu and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in north central China, Ningxia is at an intersection of the Loess
Worship of White Color in Tibet
White is the most common color in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. In Tibet, white symbolizes justice, kindness, nobility, purity,
Four Major Chinese Cuisines
As early as the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), some overseas Chinese opened restaurants in England and other regions. Since then, Chinese
Nanluoguxiang: Home to the Most Authentic and Intact Courtyards in Beijing
To trace the footprints of old Beijing, Nanluoguxiang may be the best place to go. Nanluoguxiang, ranked as one of