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China Culture

China is one of the Four Ancient Civilizations (alongside Babylon, India and Egypt), according to Chinese scholar Liang Qichao (1900). It boasts a vast geographic expanse, 3,600 years of written history, as well as a rich and profound culture. Many aspects of Chinese culture can be traced back many centuries ago. Chinese culture is so diverse and unique, yet harmoniously blended, and presents itself an invaluable asset to the world.

The guide contains articles divided into "national traditions & the heritage of China" and " the arts in China". Topics include: Chinese food, China World heritage sites, China's festival, China's Kung Fu and Beijing opera.
Chinese Festivals
Chinese people celebrate a seemingly endless series of festivals during the course of a year. Most of these festivals take place on important dates in the Chinese lunar calendar. The following ar...learn more
Chinese Architecture
Anceint Chinese Architecture Ancient Chinese architecture is a miniature of the long-standing history and culture of China. It is obviously characterized by the region, nationality and times. Ancient...learn more
Chinese Celebrity
Chairman Mao (1893-1976) Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung), the son of a peasant farmer, was born in Chaochan, China, in 1893. He became a Marxist while working as a library assistant at Peking University ...learn more
Arts and Crafts
It is common knowledge that China has a long history and glorious history in both arts and traditional crafts. These are just two of the many jewels in China's over five thousand-year culture. Th...learn more
Food and Drink
With thousands of years' development, Chinese cuisine and drink are indispensable to Chinese culture, presently enjoying world-wide fame and a positive reputation. Chinese Food Cooking Class Duri...learn more
Religions & Beliefs
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three major religions in China, although it is true to say that Confucianism is a school of philosophy rather than a religion. Buddhism Han Buddhism ...learn more
History of China
China, one of the countries that can boast of an ancient civilization, has a long and mysterious history - almost 5,000 years of it! Like most other great civilizations of the world, China can trace h...learn more