Chinese idioms and why they are important

There exist in both spoken and written Chinese a great number of idioms also called chengyu, literally “set language” or “set expressions”, which are translated in English as “idiom”.

These may be general in nature or they may allude to famous events or stories from Chinese history, or they may be direct quotations from famous works of Chinese literature. The great majority of Chinese idio]]>Wed 21 May 2013 20:28:00 GMTmeimeili

Chinese drinking vessels by prominent artists were recently treasured by the literati for their excellent craftsmanship and classical refinement. Their aesthetic criteria were continuously alluded to and emulated by generations of later artists.

In the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), many artists were involved in making drinking vessels. Some notable personalities were Shen Cunzhou, Chen Mingyuan, Yang Pengnian, Chen Hongshou, Qu Yingshao and Zhu Jian.

They participat]]>Mon 19 May 2013 5:23:00 GMTdavid

The ending of the Cultural Revolution and the death of Mao Tse-tung saw a surprisingly rapid re-emergence of the Churches, in some respects seemingly strengthened by their ordeal.

Church at Shashi on the bank of the Yanzi River

Churches were reopened and rebuilt, though because of]]>Sun 18 May 2013 16:32:00 GMTdavid

Date: the 25th to 27th day of the 5th lunar month every year

Location: Sidong County in Guizhou Province

The Dragon Canoe Festival is one of the 4 most important festivals celebrated by the Miao ethnic minority who live on the banks of the Qingshui River in southwest China's Guizhou Province. The other 3 main festivals held by the Miao group include the Miao New Year, the Lusheng Festival, and the Sister’s Meal Festival.&nbs]]>Sun 18 May 2013 16:32:00 GMTdavid

Date: the 6th to 16th day of the 6th lunar month every year

Location: Tongren in Qinghai Province in Western China

The Tongren Shaman Festival is celebrated by the Tibetan and Tu ethnic minorities in the villages of Tongren County in western China's Qinghai Province, located about 2 hour’s drive from Xining, the capital of the province. It is a grand and festive occasion for the local people to demonstrate their devotion and]]>Sun 18 May 2013 11:49:00 GMTdavid

Stilt walking, or maneuvering while on stilts, is a popular traditional performance art for the Han ethnic people, especially in Northern China. The shows are performed by stilt walkers who each have 2 long stilts tied to their feet, making them taller than everyone else around them. The spectacle is especially a delight for children and families. These performances can usually be seen during important festivals and events such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival.

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The Tibetan New Year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan lunar calendar. It is celebrated over a period of 2 weeks and generally falls during the months of December and January in the Western calendar.

In 2013, the Tibetan New Year will take place on February 11.

Losar is enthusiastically celebrated by Tibetans and is marked by various ancient ceremonies that represent the struggle between good and evil, such as chanting and the]]>Thu 15 May 2013 2:38:00 GMTmeimeili

Inbound Tourists Shall Fill in Declaration Documents

Those tourists who bring goods needing to be levied tax on by customs or limited quantity of duty-free goods belonging to the second, third and fourth categories according to Classification of Luggage for Inbound and Outbound Passengers shall fill in the declaration document.

Goods of the second category include tobacco products and alcoholic beverage. Goods of the third category include living goods that are wort]]>Thu 15 May 2013 2:34:00 GMTmeimeili

Nowadays, whether on holiday or business, accommodation is convenient in China. After the development for thirty years, the hotel industry with 15000 star-grade hotels as the main body，and various types of tourist accommodation facilities as the supplement has already formed in China.

Seven star hotel of ChinaTue 13 May 2013 23:06:00 GMTchinatravel

Biological Landscapes

China has a complicated topography, a diversified climate, a great variety of species and abundant biological resources. It has rare flowers, grass, birds and beasts unique to the world as well as rich and varied biological landscapes.

3.1 Botanical Landscapes

In the category of plant resources, China is only second to Malaysia and Brazil and ranks the third in the world. It is reputed as “the treasury of botanical gene pool” in the world.

Foreign travelers have to apply for a Tibet Travel Permit before they head to the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. There are 3 kinds of the permits including the Tibet Entry Permit, the Aliens’ Travel Permit, and the Military Permit.

Usually, foreign travelers need the Aliens ‘Travel Permit to tour in Tibet. In addition, a Chinese Tourist Visa and the passport which is valid for more than 6 months are necessary during the journey in Tibet.

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Whether to give a tip in China always confuses a lot of foreign travelers during the journey in China. Actually, not to give a tip is acceptable in the mainland of China, so travelers can choose to leave a tip or not. However, more and more people give tips to tour guides and hotel bellboys now. Especially in Hong Kong and Macau SARS, tipping is to make the things go.