Requirements for Chinese Visa – Types and Tips

All visitors traveling to mainland China require a Chinese visa, which should be obtained in advance. To obtain a China visa you must appear at the Consulate in person or apply through an authorized visa agency. Request by mail is not accepted. Visas are issued with specific type relevant to your major…

Chung Yeung Festival (The Double Ninth Festival) – History, Legend, Traditions, and Activities

The Chung Yeung Festival (重節) (重节), or also called Double Ninth Festival, is one of the oldest and most important festivals in China. However, it is also celebrated in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and many other countries in Asia. In some countries, the festival is called with different names,…

The Eight Immortals in Chinese Folk Culture and Feng Shui

The Eight Immortals are one of the most well-known figures in Chinese popular culture. They are said to bring happiness and wealth; hence, their representations are prevalent during many important events (such as marriages, childbirth, and New Year’s celebrations). Their depictions (or symbols) appear…

The Eight Immortals in Chinese Mythology (Origin, Powers, who they are)

According to Chinese mythology, the Eight Immortals, also known as the Ba Xian (八仙), are a group of mythical heroes from ancient times who battle for righteousness and destroy evil. These characters are a fascinating mix of historical, legendary, and religious figures, each with their own unique…

Chinese Fans: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used

From royalties to nobles to the poorest commoners, the Chinese fans have been a very important part of ancient China and its history. They are, however, still very popular today not only in China and all over the world. If you travel to China during the summer, you can easily see people in the street…

The Sacred Wu Lou in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui – How to use it.

The Wu Lou (葫蘆) is also known as hulu, bottle gourd, calabash, or wu luo. It’s sometimes referred to as a calabash since the gourds grow from a calabash tree. It is a fruit in its natural state, and when dried, it was historically used to store medicine or water, hence the title “giver of life.”

Chinese Fortune Sticks: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used

The fortune-telling method using the fortune sticks as a medium has been around since the times of ancient China, and more specifically since the Jin Dynasty (266-420 CE), as recorded in the Jade Box Records (Yu Xia Ji) 玉匣, the ancient Chinese book believed to be written Xu Xun, a famous Taoist monk…

8 Major Chinese Festivals that You Need to Know

Festivals are an integral element of Chinese culture. In this article, we deal briefly the 9 major Chinese festivals that anyone needs to know

Chinese Hanfu (History, How To Wear)

The name Hanfu literally means the clothing of the Han people. Han Chinese people, or simply Han people (漢族, hàn zú), is the majority ethnic group in China and Taiwan, consisting of 92% of the total Chinese population and 97% of the Taiwanese population. In total, 19% of the world’s population…

Chinese Qipao – All You Need To Know

The Chinese Qipao, or often called Cheongsam in the West, ls one of the most important fashion items and symbols of modern China. However, the origin and history of Qipao are shrouded in mystery, and there are many misconceptions and myths surrounding the Cheongsam. Here, we will discuss all the…

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