Top 5 Famous Monuments in China

With its thousands of years of history and the vast size of land, China is the home of so many historical monuments, some of them are very important not only for China but for the world in general. Here are five of the most important monuments in China, each with its own history and unique values.

Top 5 Famous Historic Buildings in China

With its thousands of years of history since the ancient dynasties to current hypermodern China, numerous Chinese architectures have been developed from simple villages to mesmerizing religious pagodas to massive imperial palatial complexes. However, some of them shone brighter than the others, and below…

Ancient Chinese fortune telling Methods that Still Exist (Origins – Tips)

Fortune-telling is an important part of Chinese social life and culture. Suan Ming (算命), or fate calculation, has a long history in China, with roots in divination and primordial religion. Nevertheless, many aspects of it have persisted to the present day and continue to be quite popular, even among…

Hot Pot: Unveiling the Interactive Charm of Chinese Fire Pot (History, Regional Styles, Safety Tips, NO recipes)

Huo Guo 火锅, also known as hot pot in English, is a widespread Chinese communal cooking style that exemplifies the spirit of interactive eating. Huo Guo, which means “fire pot” in Chinese, refers to the meal’s main component, a pot of rich broth simmering steadily over a heat source below.

A Tourist’s Guide to Accessing the Internet in China

We all know that nowadays, internet access and mobile data plans are essential things to consider when visiting another country. However, even with that fact, China is a special case. It’s no secret that Google, Facebook, Instagram, and many search engines, social media platforms, and websites are…

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…

“Window of The World” – awesome miniature Theme Park

The “Window of the World” (Chinese: 世界之窗; pinyin: Shìjiè zhī Chuāng) is an amazing replica theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in China. Created in 1994, the park has become a famous destination in itself.

It has approximately 150 reproductions of some of the…

Cash carrying Rules to Enter/Exit in China

Following are detailed cash-carrying rules on China’s entry and exit, by knowing them well will help you stay away from troubles when passing the customs.

The Most Commonly Asked Questions About the Chinese Language

The Chinese language is interesting and hard to learn, and it is becoming more and more important in the world.
As more individuals get interested in studying Chinese, numerous issues about the language arise, such as its difficulty, the number of nations that speak it, and the variations between its…

How to set up and use WeChat and WeChat Pay as Tourists

WeChat is the most popular messaging app in China, with more than 1 billion active users. It is owned by Tencent, one of the biggest companies not only in China but in all of Asia. WeChat was initially only a messaging service (like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger), but now it has evolved into an all-in-one…

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