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Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai Cuisine Classification of Shanghai Cuisine Shanghai cuisine is the youngest among the ten major cuisines in China though with a history of more than 400 years. Shanghai Cuisine includes two styles - Benbang Cuisine (literally meaning 'local cuisine) a
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Art of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting
Art of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting unique qualities As the art of Chinese calligraphy, or shufa, is boasting as long a history as that of China itself. It is one of the highest forms of Chinese art, serving the purpose of conveying thoughts while also showcas
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Chinese tea ceremony
Chinese tea ceremony 茶道 The art of drinking and serving tea plays a major cultural role in China. It inspires poetry and songs. Mutual love of tea cements lifelong friendships. For centuries, the ritual of preparing and serving tea has held a special place in the
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The meaning behind Chinese knots.
The meaning behind Chinese knots. 中国结 Traditional Chinese decorative knot, also known as Chinese knot, is typical local arts of China,a kind of characteristic folk decorations of handicraft art. Appeared in ancient time, developed in Tang and Song Dynasty (960-122
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Century Egg
Century Egg
皮蛋 Century egg or pidan , also known as preserved egg, hundred-year egg, thousand-year egg, thousand-year-old egg, and millennium egg, is a Chinese cuisine ingredient made by preserving duck, chicken or quai
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Art of Chinese Painting
Art of Chinese Painting 国画 According to their means of expression, Chinese paintings can be divided into two categories: Xieyi School is marked by exaggerated forms and freehand brush work and Gongbi School is characterized by close attention to detail and fine br
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Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang water town Zhouzhuang lies at the middle between Shanghai and Suzhou, is an ancient town of Kunshan city, Jiangsu province, where abounds with rivers and lakes. It is thought by many to be the best water town in China. This ancient town has a history of
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Cheongsam
Cheongsam 旗袍 The cheongsam is a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women, also known in Mandarin Chinese as qipao (pronounced ch'i-p'ao), and Mandarin gown in English. The stylish and often tight-fitting c
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Shanghais Venice Located in a suburb of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers, the little fan-shaped town glimm
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Nongtang
Nongtang 弄堂文化 The Nongtang is a term used to describe the old residential alleyways in Shanghai. A traditional Nongtangs has a shikumen (stone gate), a north-facing loft, a small yard and a staircase.
The Nongtang is a unique form of architecture with a good combi
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CHINESE FAN ART & FAN CULTURE
CHINESE FAN ART & FAN CULTURE 扇艺术 In ancient times, Chinese used plant leaves or bird feather as a fan to create a breeze in summer. This was the most primitive form of the fan. The first real fan was made back in the era of Yao and Shun thousands of years ago. Th
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Art of Chinese Calligraphy
Art of Chinese Calligraphy 书法 As the art of Chinese calligraphy, or shufa, is boasting as long a history as that of China itself. It is one of the highest forms of Chinese art, serving the purpose of conveying thoughts while also showcasing abstract beauty of lin
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Shanghai Antique Market
Shanghai Antique Market 上海古玩市场 A house, a shopping mall and a street (一楼一城一条街) are the major three antique markets in Shanghai.
A House---TREASURE HOUSE MARKET (藏宝楼)
"Treasure House", the true name of "FUYOU ROAD CRAFTS MARKET"(福佑路工艺品市场),
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Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple a peaceful and transcendent atmosphere in modern society In the western part of Shanghai, a very modern and flourishing city, there is a venerable and famous Buddhist temple, Jade Buddha Temple. In 1882, an old temple was built to keep two jade
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Hengdian World Studios
Hengdian World Studios The Chinese Hollywood Like their counterparts in Hollywood, film studios in China are not only where movies and TV dramas are made, but also popular tourist attractions. Starting from this issue, we take a look at some of the most important
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Hengshan Road
Hengshan Road a street in the former French Concession of Shanghai Hengshan Road formerly Avenue Petain, is a street in the former French Concession of Shanghai, China. A major thoroughfare that connected the heart of the French Concession with the
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City God Temple of Shanghai
City God Temple of Shanghai an important Taoism temple Among diversity of Taoist temple clusters in Shanghai, Shanghai City God Temple is famous for its time-honored history and magnificent building complex at home and abroad. Shanghai City God Temple is loca
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Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Classical Gardens of Suzhou Four Classical Gardens in Suzhou Suzhou is China's well-known "city of gardens", which tops all others in both the number and the artistry of gardens. Dating from Pi Jiang Garden of the Eastern Jing Dynasty,Suzhou's ar
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Guyi Garden
Guyi Garden a classical Chinese garden Guyi Garden is a classical Chinese garden in the town of Nanxiang in the suburban Jiading District of Shanghai, China.[1] The garden is located about 21 kilometres from the city centre. Designed
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Amazing scenery along Qinhuai River
Amazing scenery along Qinhuai River a beautiful resort
Nowadays Qinhuai River and its beautiful scenery form a widely recognized tourist destination. With the Confucian Temple at its centre, this location offers a combination of historical site
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