Monthly Archives: December 2011

Here in the West, because of the popularity of Chinese restaurants, we have some idea (to a greater or lesser degree authentic) of the sorts of food to be found in China, and many people have mastered (to a greater …

China lies mainly in the north temperate zone, characterized by a warm climate and distinctive seasons, with a climate well suited for habitation. From September to April the following year, dry and cold winter monsoons blow from Siberia and the …

It`s unclear when chopsticks were first used. but it`s undoubtedly true they were invented in China and their wide use can be traced back as far as 3.000 years ago. The acceptance of Confucianism is believed to have further cemented …

Chinese brush painting has developed over a period of more than 6000 years, since its start in about 4000 B.C. Originally, Chinese painting was closely related to other crafts, like pottery, bronze ware inscription and jade carving. The introduction of …

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader. being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess. such people are dependable. calm. …

Being the first sign of the Chinese zodiac. rats are leaders. pioneers and conquerors. They are charming. passionate. charismatic. practical and hardworking. Rat people are endowed with great leadership skills and are perhaps the most organized and systematic of the …

While no one can refuse sitting back and enjoying a fragrant tea at home, people also love to go to teahouses. At teahouses, you can not only enjoy tea but also the companionship of others, combined with a bit of …

The Forbidden City is the largest and best preserved ancient palace complex now extant in China. Twenty-four emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties lived there. It is the most representative ancient palace in China. On each of its four …

Traditional architecture in Beijing is introverted in style, with emphasis on the enclosing walls. Enclosing walls have two main functions: one is to protect the buildings inside, the other is to indicate that the buildings inside are very important and …

Genuine Chinese people have found thousands of plants and herbs associated with the treatment of ailments. so herbal medicine is really a large system. Doctors would analyze their nature or property such as `cold and hot` or `yin and yang`. …