Category Culture

1. First Encounters 初次见面 (Chū cì jiàn miàn) Hello, nice to meet you! – 你好，很高兴认识你！(Nǐ hǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ!)What’s your name? – 你叫什么名字？(Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?)Where are you from? – 你是哪里人？(Nǐ shì …

China boasts a wealth of traditional festivals with a long history and deep cultural significance. Here’s a guide to the most important ones: 1. Traditional Festivals (Lunar Calendar-Based) Spring Fes…

Category / 类别 Festival / 节日 Date / 日期 Region / 地区 Description / 介绍 Traditional Festival / 传统节日 Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) / 春节 Lunar Jan 1 (late Jan–mid Feb) / 农历正月初一，阳历大约在1月下旬到2月中旬 Nationwide…

1. What is Feng Shui?Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice and philosophy focused on creating harmony between humans and their environment. In Chinese, “Feng” means wind, representing the flow of a…

1. Values & Philosophical Thought China:Influenced by Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, Chinese culture emphasizes collectivism, family values, and social harmony. Balance is prized—extremes are…

What Foreign Travelers Need to Know About Using Toilets in China When traveling in China, foreign visitors might face some unexpected challenges when it comes to using public restrooms. Here’s what yo…