There are many types of fortune-telling in China, each of which has similarities and differences with western fortune-telling. This is an introduction to Chinese fortune-telling, if you want to do…
Xi’an Great Mosque, the Largest Mosque in China
The Great Mosque, located at 30 Huajue (Change Feeling) Lane in the center of the city, is the largest and one of the most important Islamic places of worship in China. The…
The Shu School of Chinese Embroidery, The Symbol of Chengdu
The art of embroidery was widely spread throughout China during the han dynasty. There were four different styles or schools of embroidery, although each peaked after the silk road trade…
Naked Marriage in China, the Most Fashionable Wedding Style for the 1980’s
A naked marriage is one that does not buy a car, a house, a wedding ring or even a wedding banquet. The couple just got married at the registry office.…
How to Use a Squat Toilet in China
The use of squat toilets in China may not be among the "top 10" choices for holidaymakers, but it often becomes part of their Chinese experience. Public toilets are becoming…
Foot Bindin in Ancient China
Foot binding was the practice of curling young girls' feet to modify their shape. It was prevalent in ancient China. Bound feet, about 10 cm in size, were considered attractive in…
China’s Park Life, No Better Way to See All Things in China
If going to a People’s Park is part of your tour in China, don’t write it off before you’ve been. There is no better way to see all things Chinese…
The Marriage Market in China, Finding the Perfect Partner
China is full of unique cultural surprises, perhaps the most surprising of which is its marriage market. Even in other parts of the world, people often advertise themselves and look…
Chinese Pottery, the Oldest Artwork of Human Beings
Pottery is probably man's oldest work of art. As early as the neolithic age (more than 8,000 years ago), people began mixing clay with water and baking it until it…
Chinese Kites, A Phoenix-shaped Kite
In ancient China, kites were called "paper kites". Originally regarded as a technique, it also occupies an important place in many art collections and is considered to have unique artistic…