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Ci Qi Kou, Porcelain Village in Chongqing

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Located on the Banks of the jialing river, not far from its confluence with the Yangtze river, is an ancient village called ciqikou, formerly known as longyin. Located in the western city of chongqing, it covers an area of about 291.6 acres (1.2 square kilometers) and is 9 miles (14 kilometers) long.

Chongqing itself has undergone many changes over the centuries that are not reflected in ciqikou, so the village gives an impression of what chongqing was like in the distant past. This fact was recognized by the state council and became a protected cultural site in 1998.

The history of ciqi can be traced back to more than 1,700 years ago. During the Ming and qing dynasties (1368-1911), it was famous for producing porcelain. So far, more than 20 ancient kiln sites have been found there. Because of the importance of the porcelain industry, its name has been changed from long Yin to chi qi kou, which translates as porcelain village. In addition, the fact that the village is an important shipping depot explains why so many shops line the 12-lane route, paved with their flagstones, forming the main route. Here, you’ll find many outlets for crafts, groceries, and more, as well as watchmakers, photographic equipment, pharmacies, and enticing roasted nuts and seeds. As one might expect, there are also teahouses and restaurants catering to the many tourists who come to see a way of life that has been here for centuries.

Most of the houses on ciqikou street were built during the Ming and qing dynasties, when many of China’s architectural masterpieces were created. Most of the two – and three-story buildings are made of bamboo and wood. Black bricks and pillars set off the white walls, contrasting with cinnabar doors and latticed Windows. Black stone slabs and lanterns decorate the doors to complete the authentic and traditional exterior attributes. The quietly flowing jialing river, which has been the lifeblood of the village in people’s memory, flows past the village. Because it is the river that brings goods and people here, and local products to customers both at home and abroad.

Three of the village’s most striking attractions are the tea bar, the artist’s studio and the shu embroidery workshop. Surprisingly, there are more than 100 tea bars, each with its own unique characteristics. Here, friends like to chat or have meetings to discuss business. Therefore, the tea bar offers you the opportunity to meet the local people and familiarize you with the unique folk opera.

The studio, where you can see the work of local artists, will be very interesting. It is said that the more beautiful a place is, the more artists it attracts. You must be surprised by the quality and progress of the work on display, as many artists document the local scene with skill and dedication. With so many artists working in the magnetic seven, you’ll be spoilt when you’re looking for souvenirs to visit.

Weaponry of Stone Age, the Earliest Weapons in China

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In the Stone Age, conflicts between rival clans used sharp tools for production and hunting. Thus, the development of basic weapons has begun. The first weapons used were probably bows or spears, as they were easy to use in hunting. In archaeological research, a tomb was found with its skeleton pierced by an arrow, illustrating the shift from tools to weapons.

At that time, the stone axe was a very popular tool and one of the earliest weapons. Over thousands of years of evolution, it became thinner, sharper and harder, culminating in a tomahawk or throwing axe. It is not only a popular weapon, but also a status symbol. A jade tomahawk found in the tomb of a nobleman proves that in the early days of the era, artisans were already making ritual weapons — carved on its upper horn — an immortal mounted tiger, with birds at its lower.

The Stone Age is so named because it was a time of technological development and all tools were made of stone. With the progress of The Times and society, the development level of stone tools has been improved. Therefore, according to the shape and complexity of these tools, the Stone Age was divided into three phases — paleolithic, mesolithic and neolithic.

People of the Stone Age were able to make textiles and pottery, and developed agriculture and animal husbandry, which allowed them to continue to live in one place.

Paleolithic refers to the stage of human cultural development marked by the use of chipped stone tools. This period is a long time from 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago before the present era. It is generally divided into early, middle and late, roughly equivalent to the existence of three human species – homo habilis, homo erectus, early homo sapiens and late homo sapiens.

During this period, people made simple tools, mainly for hunting and gathering. Stone weapons are made of different stones. For example, basalt and sandstone are made into abrasives. Flint and flint are used as sharp weapons or tools. Bones, wood, antlers, and shells were also widely used as tools or weapons. Clay is made into pottery.

The Peking man found in zhoukoudian, Beijing, is just such a neolithic man. They use stone weapons and sticks to hunt wild animals, live mainly in caves and gather fruit for their stomachs. People knew how to use fire, as can be seen from the ashes, charred bones and marks left on the stones. Except for Peking man, lantian man, yuanmou man and upper cave man all lived in this period.

Look for the Hidden Delicacies in the Watery Region

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Entering the winter, the cold north has withered everywhere, but we are still in Lingnan Shunde cool and pleasant.

Located in the hinterland of the pearl river delta, Shunde has a warm climate and abundant rainfall all year round. It is densely populated with rivers, lakes and abundant resources.

The ancient water town in Shunde has strong folk customs and folk customs. When you visit here, you can feel that the buildings in the ancient village are very different from those in the water town in the south of the Yangtze river. The villagers’ life style of fishing and farming is very lingnan. Over the weekend, I took my family on a road trip to Shunde to sample some of the hidden delicacies of lingnan.

Lingnan water township river products are quite rich, water people living by the water: fishing and planting; Sunrise and work, sunset and rest; Come to the water town to play is a leisurely, you can experience the life of the village in guangdong, eat a peasant meal, this elegant and unique lingnan rural charm, is the city people do not experience.

In 2014, the United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organization (UNESCO) awarded Shunde the title of “world’s capital of cuisine”, making it the most dazzling city card. The travel notes also take the food experience as the main line, leading you to explore some authentic local food.

Hidden in the bijiang water country cuisine, biyun ju

The first stop is hidden in the bijiang water village with the most traditional facade, do the most traditional Shunde food deyunju restaurant.

Bijiang water township was founded in the early years of the southern song dynasty. It is one of the four big wei towns in the ancient Shunde countryside.

Blue river so far has nearly one thousand years of development history, once the green river is very prosperous, according to “the Shunde county annals” records, a blue river out of the 106 juren, 17 “jinshi”, which also has the qing yongzheng, qianlong who was slain was cozbi such wit, who lingnan famous scholars and calligraphers also feeding Su Kui, Liang Reheng famous scholars and famous palace.

In the early years of the southern song dynasty, the immigrants from the south worked with the local aborigines to mine fields and develop agriculture, changing the appearance of “wild land, vast land and sparsely populated”. In the middle of the qing dynasty, bijiang developed into a large scale handicraft papermaking base, forming three xu and six cities. By the end of the qing dynasty, steam engines were introduced to process grain in the wake of the westernization movement, and it became an important “valley port” in the pearl river delta — the center of grain processing, storage and transportation. The sprouting and prosperity of commercial economy made bijiang rich.

Small Bridges running water, surrounded by green plants, towering ancient trees hung with festive red lanterns, stone statues these are very artistic characteristics.

Walk to the river side, still can see in this life of the aborigines, their life leisurely and complacent, quiet and simple, “look out the window to see the fish jump, frogs sing into a dream to come” and the old man in the countryside together to play a game of chess or mahjong, or together to “tea as wine”; From their plain life of fun to experience a satisfied people’s mood, reflect on their busy life is really happy.

The boxes in the dining hall of deyunju are very special, which are reconstructed from old dwellings. The buildings in the courtyard are kept as they were, which are in perfect harmony with the flowers, plants and trees arranged in the back, which are full of the flavor of lingnan architecture.

After visiting the ancient village, you can sit down and enjoy the delicious food of the water town. All kinds of lingnan snacks, snacks and porridge are mostly popular among the people.

The characteristic staple food of shuixiang of Fried intestine powder, rice is fragrant and mellow, which is made by grinding rice milk with traditional hand-made stone mill.

Double skin milk is the most famous dessert in Shunde. Originated in the qing dynasty, Shunde people use water milk as raw material; Its appearance is like a paste, its color is white, texture is delicate and smooth, taste sweet and fragrant light.

Shunde Fried milk was selected in the CCTV documentary “taste Shunde”. This dish requires a high skill of the chef. It USES fresh milk, stir-fries quickly at high temperature and solidification.

Since it is a water town, aquatic resources are of course very rich, the locals are good at cooking Shunde boneless fish, a fish to eat.

Bijiang roast goose bright color, sweet and crisp skin, fat but not greasy, meat and bone crisp, bite, subcutaneous fat is very sweet, side also with some Chen village powder as a side dish, sausage and roast goose juice mix is very delicious, let a person aftertaste endless.

Shunde head soy sauce chicken, in guangdong without chicken not feast, guangdong each region to eat chicken have a special way to eat. To fengcheng Shunde, is to feel here’s special soy sauce chicken.

Chicken in soy sauce is simple, but it requires a lot of food. The chicken must be free range chicken raised by local farmers, and then soaked in brine. In the process of soaking, the chicken is naturally delicious, with crisp skin and smooth meat.

Chime-Long Paradise, King of Roller Coasters

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Chime-Long happy world is located in Yingbin road, Panyu, Guangzhou, covering an area of more than 2,000 mu, with nearly 70 amusement facilities. Joy world has introduced equipment from leading amusement equipment companies in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and the United States.

Among them: the “global king of roller coasters” vertical roller coaster, the guinness world record ten-ring roller coaster, the golden motorcycle roller coaster, the super pendulum, the only u-shaped skateboard in the old world and other world-class peak rides.

Cheilong happy world is located in guangzhou panyu yingbin road, the first phase covers an area of more than 1000 mu, nearly 70 amusement facilities. Joy world has introduced the equipment of the world’s leading amusement equipment companies in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and the United States, including: vertical roller coaster, ten-ring roller coaster, motorcycle roller coaster, u-shaped ferris skateboard and super water wheel battle.

With more than 70 sets of amusement facilities, Chime-Long joy world is the largest amusement park in the world that has been invested and introduced into China. Most amusement equipment are imported from Europe, its design and technology to keep the international leading level, its particular eight most of Asia and the world, including: vertical roller coaster, ten ring roller coaster, motorized roller coaster, pegasus family a roller coaster, U skateboarding, super war, stunt, super large pendulum as well as to vertical roller coaster in the world at present, ten ring roller coaster for only the second set, while vertical roller coaster single investment alone more than 200 million yuan.

In addition to the attractions, the park also invites the American cowboy strength of the north American logging performance team to join. In addition, by the world’s top stunt director supervision of the entire production, Hollywood famous performance director led by a number of American Hollywood actors, in shock, wonderful stunt “crisis”, its spectacular scenes as Hollywood film reproduction. In addition, there are more than 200 elite performers from more than 20 countries composed of entertainment parade.

Since its opening, the happy world of Chime-Long has undergone great changes — from the 1.0 era of hardware amusement to the 3.0 era centered on satisfying tourists’ theme experience. Since 2012, when the new open the only Asian indoor scene exploration project “forest temple” to the world’s top global initiative, “” star, long lung happy world theme amusement to the world market to hand over a satisfied answer -” star battle “after the opening of the project, long lung happy world tourists increase of 50%, whereby long lung happy world new phantom of heaven and earth synchronization is complete.

This is only the first step in the long lung happy world new transformation, in the future, long lung happy world strong will introduce more new district, a new generation of the peak work in world theme park will emerge in endlessly, the emphasis on family common experience growing new amusement 3.0 era, different ages, different cultural backgrounds of the different needs of tourists here will be fully satisfied.

Chinese Kung Fu, Chinese Traditional Martial Arts

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Kungfu, also called Wushu or Chinese martial arts, is the fruit of Chinese people’s wisdom. It is a traditional Chinese sport which applies the art of attack and defence in combat and the motions engaged with a series of skill and tricks. It is also an important part of Chinese traditional culture and is the unique “martial art” in the world. Chinese Kungfu has exerted a great influence on the world.

In Chinese, Kung Fu can be used in contexts completely unrelated to martial arts, and refers colloquially to any individual accomplishment or skill cultivated through long and hard work. In contrast, wushu is a more precise term for general martial activities.

History

Chinese Kungfu has a long history in China, which originated from the productive labor of our ancient ancestors. In their hunting activities, they gradually developed the skills of splitting, chopping and pricking. This kind of primitive skills of both offensive and defensive are the basis of the martial arts.The Martial Arts we recognize today as Kung Fu had their origins in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. During the following Qin and Han Dynasties, wrestling, swordplay and spear skills became well developed and were popular among civilians and troops. Following the Song Dynasty, various schools, boxing styles, movement sets and weapon skills flourished.

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, martial arts flourished. In 1985, the first International Marital Arts Invitational Tournament was held in Xi ‘an, and the Preparatory Commission for the International WuShu Federation was established. This is a historic breakthrough in the development of Chinese martial arts. In 1999, International Martial Arts League was invited as a member of International Individual Events Federation by International Olympic Committee, which was the sign of Chinese Martial Arts walking global.

Classification of Chinese Kungfu

Shaolin Kung Fu

Originated in the Shaolin Temple in Henan, this is considered the premier style in China and is widely spread all over the world. Both of its physical exercise and mental training are based upon Buddhist philosophy. The Shaolin Boxing, Southern Fist (Nanquan), Northern Legs (Beitui) and Wing Chun are the representatives of this school.

Emei Kung Fu

Emei Kung Fu originated from the pre-Qin period (the 21st century – 221 BC) in the famous Mt. Emei of Sichuan Province.It is named after the place where it is based, Mount Emei. Emei sect was originally created by a women. With its style stronger than Wudang sect and softer than Shaolin Kungfu, it emphasizes both strength and softness, quickness and slowness, dynamic and static, virtual and actual, ups and downs, lightness and weight.Together with Shaolin and Wudang, Emei is one of the three main schools of Chinese Kung Fu.

Wudang Kung Fu

Wudang Kung Fu was created in the early years of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) by a Taoist named Zhang Sanfeng. It combines the essence of the Book of Changes and the Tao Teh King (Daodejing) of Laozi (an ancient well-known philosopher). Originated in Mt. Wudang, a Taoist holy land, it is of great value to fitness and body-building. By now, it has become popular in China and worldwide, as a kind of fitness sport. Wudang boxing, also known as the Neijia boxing, this kind of boxing is aiming at cultivating the body and health protection. At present, its major skills are well presented by Tai Chi (Taiji), Form/Intention Boxing (Xingyiquan) and Eight Diagram Palm (Baguazhang).

Kung Fu Masters

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee is a Hong Kong and American actor, film director, martial artist and the founder of the martial art Jeet Kune Do, one of the Wushu or Kungfu styles. He is widely considered be one of the most influential martial artists of all time and often credited with helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films. He pioneered the Chinese approach to Hollywood, making it possible for westerners to understand and learn Chinese Kungfu, while making action films one of the mainstream films in Hong Kong.

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan not only represents the brilliant achievements of Hong Kong films, but also has an important influence on the world film industry. He is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts. He is the spokesman of Chinese Kungfu movie, showing foreigners the concept of the hero in Chinese traditional culture, and has opened a window for the world to understand Chinese culture, who become the disseminator of Chinese traditional culture.

Jet Li

Jet Li is one of the most famous martial arts stars in the world today. He had won the national martial arts all-around champion for five consecutive years , later made his debut with the film Shaolin Temple. Jet Li has created classic figures on the screen, Fong Sai Yuk, Zhang Sanfeng, Huo Yuanjia, Chen Zhen, and so on, reputed as a Kungfu emperor by domestic and foreign media . After 1997, he starred in a number of Hollywood blockbusters, joining a-list action star in Hollywood.

Donnie Yen

Yen is one of Hong Kong’s top action stars. Yen has displayed notable skills in a wide variety of martial arts, being well-versed in Tai Chi, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Karate, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Wing Chun, and Wushu. In Hong Kong’s action actors and martial arts guides, Donnie Yen is alone into one.

Chinese Paper Umbrellas, Beautiful and Elegant

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In addition to the most basic function of sunshade, the traditional paper umbrella has many other USES, which are deeply rooted in Chinese traditional culture. The Chinese paper umbrella originated in China and has been developed and popularized in several Asian countries over the years, but the Chinese paper umbrella is colorful, almost like gauze, and still has typical Chinese characteristics like chopsticks.

Although the foldable Chinese paper umbrella is thought to have existed at the beginning of the Christian era, the first historical reference to the Chinese paper umbrella comes from 21 AD, referring to a four-wheeled “chariot” of paper umbrellas by emperor wang mang (royal officials of the han dynasty usurped the throne in a short period — often referred to as the wang mang transitional period — creating the short-lived xin dynasty.

Although it only consists of five parts, the production of Chinese paper umbrella involves 80 working processes to complete the finished product. In this sense, the craft of Chinese paper umbrella can be compared with Japanese lacquer art.

A typical Chinese umbrella is made of two materials: silk or paper. Silk umbrellas are the most expensive and considered to be the most delicate, but also the most difficult to fashion and maintain. Paper umbrellas are easier to make, can be treated with oil to make them impermeable, or waterproof, and they are perfect for art deco. Most paper umbrellas produced today are made from sticky tung oil (also known as Chinese wood oil, derived from the euphorbiaceae tung tree found throughout central Asia). The main producing areas of China’s impermeable paper umbrellas are fujian and hunan.

The decorations range from solid colors to flower-and-bird paintings, flower-and-bird paintings, landscapes, and calligraphy. As one of the highlights of Chinese paper umbrella, a lot of work has been devoted to the art decoration of paper umbrella. In addition to waterproof, paper curtain still needs to withstand the destruction of wind and rain, like its decoration can resist the fading over time.

Chinese Batik, One of the Three Ancient Chinese Handicraft Methods

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Batik, one of the three handicraft methods in ancient China, by preventing the dye from reaching certain parts of the fabric after the dyeing process is completed, the fabric is allowed to dry completely, then the fabric is washed with hot water, the wax is dissolved, the finished product is a piece of cloth with patterns, designs, pictures, etc., dyed in contrasting colors, or background colors.

In general, although those who elaborate on the subject tend to do so in a more subtle way than is reasonable, the methods of producing multi-coloured textiles by one or more dyeing processes fall into two broad categories: mechanical and chemical. These three handicraft methods in ancient China all belong to the former category.

Mechanical part dyeing method is essentially for body blocking, in some cases, the only hinder or reduce, to access the target area of fabric dye, and chemical method is to use chemical temporarily present a insoluble soluble dye, can absorb the goal of the part of the fabric, where once dry absorption dyes in this part of the fabric will be returned to the state of insoluble, so when a whole piece of fabric dye in a different color of dyes, insoluble dye can prevent the dye is absorbed by the fiber in the fabric of a part of the insoluble dyes are absorbed.

Naturally, these color patterns can create multiple different shades of one dye more than once, using the same or different dye colors, more hot wax in the target area (not necessarily the same area of the dyeing process) will retain the existing color, while other fabrics are affected by the dyeing process.

Applying color through the batik method, if not an art, at least the process requires a high degree of skill, especially since hot wax must be applied in small amounts, quickly — otherwise the wax cools rather than will absorb the fiber fabric correctly, often subtly, otherwise the outline of the image will lack clarity. The nature of the design or image determines the type of spatula used: either wide or thin.

Beijing 798 Art Zone, One of the 22 Most Famous Landmarks in the World

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The 798 Art Zone, located in the northeast of Beijing, is named after a factory built in the 1950s. It was occupied by 798 plant, north China wireless joint equipment plant and other state-owned enterprises. Covering more than 600,000 square meters, it runs from east to west, ending the beijing-baotou railway from jiuxianqiao road (jiuxianqiao road). North from jiuxianqiao north road, eventually to jiangtai road.

Because the factory was designed by some German experts, it has an architectural style known as the Bauhaus. Simple design, flexible and vivid composition. The unique architectural style and wide space attracted more and more artists and designers, who started to set up studios here in 2001. They took full advantage of its original style and transformed it into a unique art exhibition center and creative studio. Now Beijing’s 798 art district has gathered a number of fashion art and culture celebrities. Many international art exhibitions are held there. In recent years, it has received worldwide attention. Now it is one of the landmarks of Beijing’s urban culture.

Walking in 798 Art Zone, visitors can feel the contrast between the present and the past. On one side were mottled red brick walls with slogans from different eras; On the other side are scattered industrial buildings and criss-crossing pipelines. Uniformed workers and stylish tourists form a unique landscape in the streets. History and reality, industry and art are perfectly blended there. This is the 798 art district.

A cursory tour of the 798 Art Zone will take about 40 minutes. At present, there are more than 100 cultural institutions in one square kilometer, such as publishing houses, architectural design companies, costume design companies, interior design companies, music and film production companies, and artist studios. In addition to these cultural institutions, there are clubs, restaurants, bookstores and yoga centers.