Tofu, or bean curd, is a food that originated in China. It is made of soy milk, water and a coagulant. Making tofu with soy milk is similar to making…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…