Hunan is a Chinese province with beautiful natural scenery and very rich historical and humanistic landscapes. This province is home to world-famous geological wonders such as Zhangjiajie, Hengshan Mountain with its global reputation, Phoenix Ancient Town, the poetic, picturesque and…
Top 10 Hunan Cuisine Dishes You Have to Try
Top 10 Hunan Cuisine Dishes You Have to Try
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It is known that Hunan is home to various special snacks, especially Changsha stinky tofu. What are the other categories of Hunan food? Famous Hunan cuisines include Changde beef noodles, sugar and oil cake, Changsha-flavored shrimp, Dong’an chicken, and spicy…
10 Best Places to Visit in Inner Mongolia (2023 Update)
10 Best Places to Visit in Inner Mongolia (2023 Update)
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Inner Mongolia has the largest grassland pastoral area in China, with a vast area covering plateaus, mountains, hills, plains, deserts, rivers, lakes, and other landscapes, spanning the four major water systems of the Yellow River, the Ergun River, the Nenjiang…
Why was the Han period considered as a golden age of the Chinese history? What are the golden periods of the Han dynasty? Is “Han people” related to the Han dynasty? You can find answers to these questions from this…
Chinese Chopsticks: Why do Chinese People Use It to Eat?
Chinese Chopsticks: Why do Chinese People Use It to Eat?
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Why do Westerners use knives and forks for their meals, while Chinese people use chopsticks for eating? This article will give you the answer and tell you how to use chopsticks and the etiquette in using chopsticks for eating. 1….
Why Do Chinese People Like Red and Avoid White
Why Do Chinese People Like Red and Avoid White
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Part One: Why do Chinese Like Red? When it comes to Chinese New Year, red is widely used in China. Firecrackers, spring scrolls, lanterns, clothes and red envelopes are all in red. When you turn on the TV, you can…
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“Drinking more hot water” represents the most sincere wish of Chinese people for others. It is said that Chinese girls tend to receive the message “drinking more hot water” more than six times a month. Although girls may dislike their…
Why Do Chinese People Eat Tang Yuan on Lantern Festival
Why Do Chinese People Eat Tang Yuan on Lantern Festival
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“Tang Yuan” (汤圆) in English: The 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar marks a traditional Chinese festival, the Lantern Festival. In China, the Lantern Festival is a crucial traditional festival only second to the Chinese Spring…
Chinese New Year: Origins, Customs, and Blessings (2023)
Chinese New Year: Origins, Customs, and Blessings (2023)
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Chinese New Year Time The Zodiac Year Chinese New Year 2023 Sunday, January 22 Year of the Rabbit Chinese New Year 2024 Saturday, February 10 Year of Dragon Chinese New Year 2025 Wednesday, January 29 Year of Snake Chinese New…
Chinese Guzheng/Zither: Origin, String, and Styles
Chinese Guzheng/Zither: Origin, String, and Styles
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The Definition of Guzheng Guzheng is the plucked zither in China. It is a zither-like stringed instrument with at least 18 strings and moveable bridges. Played with a plectrum, Guzheng originates from the traditional music of China. Guzheng can be…