Tempting Fruits in Xinjiang20 Feb 2012Xinjiang has always been famed as the kingdom of fruits. The fruits produced in Xinjiang are of the top quality in China. The various preserved and fresh fruits, nuts and the deep processed fruit pr... |
Chinese Perfume Pouch, a Traditional Personal Adornment17 Feb 2012Chinese perfume pouch, also commonly called Xiangnang, Xiangbao or Hebao, is a traditional hand-made personal adornment with a pleasing fragrance. It takes a wide variety of shapes, and it is always... |
Shoton Festival, Unmissable Activity in Tibet16 Feb 2012Shoton Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals in Tibet. “Shoton” means “yogurt banquet” in the Tibetan language. It is held annually in the month of August, or late in the six... |
Khatag, an Auspicious Symbol in Tibetan Culture13 Feb 2012Khatag is a traditional ceremonial scarf used in Tibet and Mongolia. Offering of khatag is a well known Tibetan culture in greetings. Khatags are often offered in Tibetan Buddhism to Buddhist images... |
The Mongolian Yurt, a Portable Home Can be Built Yourself09 Feb 2012On the vast plateau of Mongolian Highland, cold wind from Siberia blows across the Gobi desert and grasslands, while many big white tents are standing in the harsh winter. They are the Mongolian yur... |
Xi’an Snacks, You Got to Have a Taste08 Feb 2012Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi Province in North China, is legendary as “the northern capital of table delicacies” and its food culture is rich in the northwest flavor. Please do not miss Xi’an snack... |
Walking Marriage of the Mosuo Ethnic Group07 Feb 2012The Mosuo is a small ethnic group belonging to the Naxi, inhabiting in Yunnan and Sichuan Province. One of the best known, and least understood, aspects of Mosuo culture is their practice of what ha... |
A Brief History of Chinese Kungfu06 Feb 2012Chinese Kungfu is one of the earliest and longest lasting sports which utilize both brawn and brain. Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise, practical self-defens... |
Chinese Dumpling, One of the Most Traditional Dishes in China03 Feb 2012Chinese dumpling, also called Jiaozi, typically consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is one of the most important and traditional dish... |
Laba Rice Porridge01 Feb 2012Laba Rice Porridge Festival falls on the eighth day of the 12th lunar month, referring to offer sacrifice to ancestors and god and hope a good harvest in the coming year. ‘La’ in Chinese means the... |