Monthly Archives: February 2012
China Red, the Color of China
From among a world of colors, red stands out the most. The color red is fresh and pure, and in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are fascinated by the color red not only because of its intoxicating …
Making boxwood carving
The main artistic feature of boxwood carving is that all the works are made based on their original shapes. maximizing the use of the wood. Though there are many methods. the most prominent and popular way is circular carving. The …
Beijing Typical Food (2)
Hot Pot Beijing winters can get very cold so "hot pot" is a natural favorite with local people. In recent years, Cantonese and Sichuan flavor hot pots have have grown in popularity, overtaking the more typical Beijing tradition of boiling …
Tibetan Milk Tea (sweet)
In Lhasa,there are many stories about the origin of Tibetan Milk Tea. Some people said it came from the British, but others insisted this method of making tea was brought from India or Nepal. No matter where it is from …
Little Things, Big Etiquette
There is no denying that proper manners and speech of its citizens makes for a country’s good image. China, a "kingdom of etiquettes," as it boasts, however, is faced with image problems. As the capital city Beijing is determined to …
Beijing Typical Food
Those who are fortunate enough to spend time travelling around China will discover that styles of cuisine in the north and south of China are different. In the south, rice is much more popular as the main staple of the …
Chinese Traditional Kite Craft
Kites were invented by the Chinese people over 2000 years ago. About in the 12th century, Chinese kite spread to the West and oriental and Western kite culture was formed after years of development. In this process, the traditional culture …
Architecture Style – Civilian Residential Housing(2)
Main Wing of a Courtyard House and Earth Mansion Residences in South China are usually more compact and are dominated by multi-story buildings. A typical construction features a main wing of a courtyard house centered around a small rectangular courtyard. …
Architecture Style – Civilian Residential Housing(1)
Residential construction in different parts of China is also called civilian residential housing – a basic type of architecture. This type of housing covers a wide area and has a long history. Since China is a country of diverse. natural …