The Chinese Method of Tea-Making: Your Guide to Gongfu Cha
In this guide, we will discuss the Chinese method of tea-making. China has a long-term tea-making tradition called the “gongfu tea ceremony” (工夫茶) or also called “kungfu…
Plum Blossom in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui (history, legends, how to use it)
The plum blossom (梅花) is the flower that immediately makes you think of Asian culture. Plum blossom is one of the most popular flowers among Chinese people, and it is widely available…
How To Travel in China Without Speaking Chinese? Is it possible?
Speaking Chinese (Mandarin) is not a must if you want to travel to China. In fact, if you are planning to travel to bigger cities like Shanghai and Beijing or other major tourism cities,…
Basic Feng Shui Rules and Tips for Kitchen
Do you want balance and harmony in your kitchen? There’s no better way to balance your kitchen’s (and home) yin and yang other than using feng shui. Feng shui refers to the ancient…
Top 5 Famous Chinese Temples You Must Visit
China is certainly the home of so many ancient temples from Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and various other spiritual traditions. Many of these temples have stood for hundreds and…
Ching Ming Festival -Tomb Sweeping Day (History, Legend, and Traditions)
The Ching Ming Festival is considered one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture. Yes, it’s not as big as the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) or the Lantern Festival,…
Mandarin Ducks as Symbols of Eternal Love in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui
Mandarin ducks are regarded as one of the most attractive ducks, and they are frequently seen in pairs not only in artwork and Asian themes but also in real life. In Chinese culture,…
4 Traditional Chinese Percussion Instruments: History, and Facts (Video)
Throughout Chinese folk music and opera, the percussion instruments can be used to highlight the music’s rhythm and also to assist tonal changes. They can also be grouped together…
