IntrodutionChina is a united multi-ethnic nation of 56 ethnic groups. As the majority (91.6 percent) of the population is of the Han ethnic group, China's other 55 ethnic groups are customarily referred to as ethnic minorities. According to the fifth national census in 2000, 18 ethnic minori...

Introduction of Traditional Chinese MedicineTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, to treat or prevent health problems.1.Chine...

Introdution of Chinese CuisineChinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the Chinese cultural treasures. It is as famous all over the world as French cuisine. Chinese cookery has developed and matured over the centuries, forming a rich cultural content. It is characterized by fine selecti...

Traditional Chinese CultureIn chinese culture, the dinner table is usually round which means the unite of the family members. The host (usually the eldest male family member) needs to seat east and the rest need to seat alongside the table. Nobody is allowed to be seated until the host sits down. Th...

Introduction of chinese zodiacChinese zodiac is called ?? or Shengxiào in mandarin. Identifying this scheme using the generic term "zodiac" reflects several superficial similarities to the Western zodiac: both have time cycles divided into 12 parts, each labels at least the majority of those par...

Introduction of chinese tea cultureThe practice of tea drinking in China can be dated back to as early as the period of the Three Kingdoms (220-265 A.D). Though the teahouse appeared later in the history, the particular norms and customs accumulated and took shape over long periods of time. Peop...

A Brief Introduction of Chinese KungFuChinese Kung Fu, also known as Wushu or martial arts in China, is traditional Chinese sport and one of the most familiar examples of Chinese traditional culture. It is characterized by a variety of armed combat techniques. Chinese Kung Fu is very rich in form an...

A brief introduction of Beijing operaPeking opera or Beijing opera is a form of Chinese opera which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century. The form was extremely popular in t...