Kweichow Moutai is the best and most famous Chinese wine, often served on diplomatic and other important state occasions. It is also one of the world's top three distilled spirits,…
Electricity in China
Before you pack for your trip to China, it's worth checking out China's power, as well as its plug and socket systems. China's electricity is 220 volts and 50 Hertz,…
Yuan Shikai, an Important Politician and Militarist in China’s Modern History
Yuan Shikai was elected the first official President of the republic of China (1911-1949) and was active in establishing modern industrial, judicial and educational systems and a common currency. He…
Why Do Chinese Celebrate Chinese New Year in China
According to legend, in ancient China, there was a monster named "Nian" with long tentacles and sharp teeth. Eyes dew fierce light, fierce abnormal. "Year" for a long time deep…
Tangyuan, a Symbol of Family Unity in China
Tangyuan, one of the representatives of Chinese traditional snacks, is made of glutinous rice flour and other spherical food. There are usually fillings, cooked with soup to eat. It is…
Hongbao, a Way to Send Blessings and Good Luck in China
In China, red envelopes always contain money and are usually given to parents, grandparents and other people's children as New Year gifts. Chinese people like red and think it symbolizes…
Eight-Treasure Rice Pudding, the Lucky Food in China
Ningbo's traditional dessert, laba festival food. Made from glutinous rice, bean paste, jujube paste, preserved fruit, lotus heart, rice kernel, longan, sugar, suet and other raw materials. Glutinous rice filling…
China’s Acrobatics, Which is the Best in the World
Everyone enjoys watching acrobatics. These behaviors can seem scary and dangerous at times,but they can also be exciting and surprising. Although Chinese acrobatic troupes perform internationally, they are uncommon among…
8 Interesting Facts about Puyi, the Last Emperor of China
1.Puyi was the only emperor to be enthroned 3 times. Puyi was the last emperor three times, but was not in power even for a day! Puyi was "the puppet…
Chinese Dragons, Powerful and Benevolent Symbols in China
The Chinese dragon is a powerful and benevolent symbol in Chinese culture and is believed to control water phenomena, such as inviting rain during droughts. Dragons are everywhere in China,…