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December 6, 2019

Types of Chinese operas, about 360 kinds of Chinese opera in various ethnic areas

By Cassidy Tse inArts & Crafts Tag Beijing Opera, Huangmei opera, Pingju opera, Yu opera, Yue opera

Chinese opera originated from primitive songs and dances and is a comprehensive stage art style with a long history. It consists of literature, music, dance, fine arts, martial arts, acrobatics and performing arts. It is characterized by the aggregation of many art forms in a standard, and the embodiment of their respective personalities in the common nature. Chinese opera, Greek tragedy and comedy, Indian brahman opera and known as the world’s three ancient drama culture, after a long period of development and evolution, gradually formed with “Beijing Opera, Yue opera, Huangmei opera, Pingju opera, Yu opera” five opera opera as the core of the Chinese opera garden. Read More

December 6, 2019

How was the Great Wall of China built?

By Cassidy Tse inArchitectures, China History Tag Designers of the great wall, Great Wall, Qin Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, the first emperor of Qin, the Great Wall

The Great Wall, an ancient Chinese military defense project, was a tall, sturdy, continuous Wall designed to limit The movement of The enemy. The Great Wall is not a simple isolated wall, but the wall as the main body, with a large number of cities, barriers, pavilion, symbol combined defense system.

December 4, 2019

Panda’s Favorite Food

By Cassidy Tse inOthers Tag giant panda, panda food, Panda tour

The giant panda’s diet is one of its most peculiar and interesting habits, because it almost completely rely on bamboo to live, in the wild to pick more than 50 kinds of plants, bamboo accounted for more than half, and accounted for the annual food amount of 99%, among which the most like to eat big arrow bamboo, huaxi arrow bamboo and other 7 species. As the diet changes, so do some of its organs, especially the teeth, which have the most powerful molars of any carnivore. The strong sesamoid bone can hold bamboo well, even grasp things and climb trees. An adult giant panda weighing 100 kg will spend 12-16 hours a day in the spring eating 10-18 kg of bamboo leaves and stalks, or 30-38 kg of fresh bamboo shoots, and expelling more than 10 kg of feces to maintain metabolic balance.

December 3, 2019

Suzhou Grand Canal

By Cassidy Tse inOthers Tag ancient canal river, suzhou, Suzhou Grand Canal, suzhou river

Suzhou Grand Canal

Suzhou, an ancient city, has become a paradise for thousands of merchants because of the canal. Up to now, nearly half of Suzhou’s goods are still borne by water. In the evening, the boat swims the ancient canal, and the brilliant lights along the bank are reflected in the rippling water waves and swaying willows.

December 2, 2019

Provinces of China

By Cassidy Tse inOthers Tag Composition, Provinces of China

Provinces refer to the administrative plans of the People’s Republic of China, which has 34 provincial-level administrative regions, including 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities directly under the central government and 2 special administrative regions. Read More

December 1, 2019

Jiuzhaigou Valley – the Most Beautiful Fairyland in China

By Cassidy Tse inTravel News Tag Best seasons Jiuzhaigou, Jiuzhaigou Landscape, Nuorilang Waterfall, Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley, Travel Tips, Zechawa Valley

Jiuzhaigou valley is a picturesque wonderland with charming natural scenery, colorful lakes, spectacular waterfalls, and mountains. Located in the mountains of southwest China, jiuzhaigou is not as bustling as Beijing and Shanghai. Its quiet environment and fresh air attract tourists who are eager to enjoy a beautiful natural scenic spot.

November 30, 2019

The Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Henan Province

By Cassidy Tse inTravel News Tag Baiyun mountain, Chaya mountain, Jiguangong Tourist Area, Longmen grottoes, Qingming river garden, Qingtian river scenic spot, Shaolin temple, Shennong mountain, Yinxu, Yuntai mountain

Henan is the root of the world’s Chinese ancestors, the source of Chinese history and civilization, and the birthplace of Chinese surnames. More than 20 orthodox dynasties successively established or moved their capitals to Henan, leaving precious historical wealth for Henan and laying the foundation for Henan tourism. What are the interesting scenic spots in Henan? Next, I’d like to introduce the top ten five A-level tourist attractions in Henan Province. Read More

November 29, 2019

China 56 ethnic groups

By Cassidy Tse inMinority Groups Tag Autonomous Regions, minority tours, modern Chinese nation

The Chinese nation is officially defined by the government of the People’s Republic of China as the general designation of the 56 recognized ethnic groups within the territory of the People’s Republic of China. The Chinese nation is the only community name that represents the modern Chinese nation.

The Chinese nation consists of 56 ethnic groups. The han nationality is the main ethnic group in China, accounting for 91.51% of the total population. Another 55 ethnic groups, accounting for 8.49%. The han nationality and the 55 ethnic minorities make up the great Chinese nation. China is a unified multi-ethnic country with the han nationality as the main body and 56 ethnic groups as a whole.

November 28, 2019

Top 10 most beautiful water towns in China

By Cassidy Tse inOthers Tag Lijiang town, Nanxun town, Tongli town, Wuzhen, Xitang, Yiren town, Yongzhi town, zhouzhuang, Zhujiajiao

Zhouzhuang

It is a place that gathers the beauty of Chinese water villages.. “Small bridge, water, people” the simple customs make people enchanted, people linger. Walking in the quiet streets, beautiful fields, clear river, you can enjoy the historical relics, but also explore the origins of folk feeling, find a wild, enjoy the rare light spirit and leisure.

Surrounded by water, zhouzhuang is like a bright pearl moored on the lake. The folk houses in zhouzhuang still have the ancient style, which completely preserves the architectural style of the water town.

November 27, 2019

Wudang Mountain, the holy land of Taoism

By Cassidy Tse inChina History Tag Ming Dynasty, natural landscape, Taoism, Wudang Mountain

Wudang Mountain is located in Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province. There are many scenic spots in Wudang Mountain. These scenic spots not only have beautiful natural landscape, but also many cultural landscape. Now there are still Taoist temples and memorial pavilions built in Ming Dynasty.

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