Chinese people are good at using all available resources to make food delicious. Tea, originally used as a medicine in ancient times, is now not only a drink but also…
Longjing Tea, West Lake Dragon Well Tea in China
Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is named after its production region-Longjing Village of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. West lake longjing tea is one…
Halal Food (Qingzhen Cai), Which is Easy to Find in China
In Chinese, halal food is called Qingzhen Cai. It is easy to find in most major cities in China because of the large Muslim population in China. Muslim restaurants and…
Giant Pandas Behavior — What Do Pandas Do All Day
Eating Habits: 14 Hours a Day Pandas spend 14 hours a day feeding. A giant panda needs between 12 and 38 kilograms of food a day, about 40 percent of…
Dragon Dance, An Indispensable Part of Chinese Festivals Since Ancient Times
Dragon dance has been an integral part of Chinese festivals since ancient times. With the spread of Chinese people and culture around the world, dragon dance has been brought to…
Chinese Vegetarian Food, A Vegetarians Guide in China
Most Chinese vegetarians become vegetarians because of their religion: they are buddhists, following buddhist teachings about pain reduction. In addition, many yoga lovers in China are vegetarians. Vegetarianism is popular…
Chinese Ancient Currency, Which Is Very Different From the Present RMB
In ancient China, COINS were the main form of money. These COINS can be made of copper, iron, lead, gold and silver and have different shapes, weights and markings. Different…
All Kinds of Puppet Shows are Very Popular in China
There are several forms of puppet shows in China. It is unclear who developed it first.The Chinese puppet theaters come in four forms: marionettes on strings or wires, rod puppets,…
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Everything is a Balance of Yin and Yang
Although the main ideas and techniques of TCM are thousands of years old, these medical practices are still widely adopted in China and even around the world. In China, you…
How to Buy Traditional Chinese Clothes in China
Want to bring back the right gift from your adventure in China? Why not wear something? Traditional Chinese clothing is a good way to bring part of the east home.…