The Zhuang area enjoys a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 20 degrees centigrade, being warm in winter and sweltering in summer in the south. Plants are always green, blossoming in all seasons. Abundant rainfall nurtures tropical Continue Reading

   These areas are also richly endowed with hydro-power and mineral resources. There are enormous amounts of hydropower and terrestrial heat for generating electricity, and huge reserves of natural gas, copper, iron, coal, mica and sulfur. The landlocked lakes abound Continue Reading

   On the grassland, the Nadam Festival is held each August by the Mongolians to celebrate their good harvest, lasting five to seven days. Contests such as archery on horseback, wrestling, horse racing and other traditional activities are held. The Continue Reading

   Warfare and farming were the two dominant factors of this period. During their westward invasion, the Mongols turned people from Middle Asia into scouts and sent them eastward on military missions. These civilians-turned-military scouts were expected to settle down Continue Reading

   Population: 1.11 million Major areas of distribution: Xinjiang, Gansu and Qinghai Language: Kazak Religion: Islam The Kazak ethnic minority, with a population of over a million, mainly lives in the Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Mori Kazak Autonomous County and Barkol Kazak Autonomous County Continue Reading

   Dinning etiquette in China can be quite intricate and daunting at first. The following etiquette and customs may ease your nervousness and make you enjoy China’s cuisine more. Dinning etiquette in China can be quite intricate and daunting at Continue Reading

   His success with major comedy roles made him a well known name throughout China.Ge You won the Best Actor Award at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival for his role in the Zhang Yimou movie To Live.    Ge You Continue Reading

   Family get-togethers: The Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family get-togethers. It is an occasion to remember one’s ancestors, the sacrifices they made and the hardships they underwent. Often, family outings are organised during which people search to Continue Reading

      The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, so it is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. Why do we call it as Chongyang Festival？The festival is Continue Reading

   His son violated the law. He sent him to the police station on his own.    Chūnqiū shíqī, Wèi wáng yǒu sān gè érzǐ, xiǎo érzǐ zhěngtiān qīfù bǎixìng. Dà chén Shí Là hěn shòu bǎixìng zūnjìng, kě tā Continue Reading