Archive for Category: "About China"
China’s Ethnic Minorities
China is a large country with an incredible diversity in climate, terrain, weather and especially in people. China has 56 officially recognized ethnic groups and a large number of unofficial ethnic groups. Of these 56 groups, the largest group is the Han Chinese who makeup 91.51% of China’s population and the remaining 8.49% are China’s
East Vs West – A guide to Chinese Culture
In so many ways Chinese culture is very different from western culture and these differences can vary from being very obvious to so subtle you barely notice. These cultural differences are a part of the incredible appeal of travel in China and they can often leave you bewildered, confused and angry if you don’t understand
Cupping – A Traditional Chinese Medicine
If you want a uniquely Chinese experience while you travel in China, the Chinese traditional medicine called cupping is ideal. Cupping is very unusual, relaxing, fun, easy to do and does not take long . This makes cupping an ideal way to enjoy an evening after a hard day seeing China’s incredible sights. To help
Top China Travel Movies, Books & TV Series
Books, movies and TV series are a great way to learn more about a culture and understand people, their customs and their way of life. They are also a lot of fun and great when you are stuck in airports, on long train/bus trips or having a quiet night at home or in your hotel
Beijing Duck
Ok so you’ve climbed the Great Wall, wandered through the Forbidden City, taken photos in the Temple of Heaven, walked through the gardens of the Summer Palace and completely ignored Wangfujin street. Now it is time for you to eat Beijing’s most classic dish, the Beijing Duck. Beijing Duck is famous, has a distinguished history,
Chinese Food – Jiaozi or Dumplings
Food and eating are an important part of travelling in every country and China is no exception with such a diversity and richness of so many delicious dishes. A gourmets delight. Of all the Chinese dishes, there is one that stands out for its simplicity, diversity, functionality, popularity and taste. The jiaozi or dumplings as
Chinese Money
The currency in China is called the Renminbi (Chinese: 人民币) and is abbreviated as RMB the same way the dollaser is abbreviated ast $. Renminbi in Chinese means the peoples currency. The main unit in RMB is the yuan. For example a bowl of noodles should cost no more than 10 yuan. In some parts






