Interesting China Facts
From the long history to successive culture, delicious food, Kung fu, panda, magnificent landscape... China has it all! Here are some interesting and amazing facts about this country, which give a quick glance of the various cultures and lifestyles followed out here.
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Achang Ethnic Group
Achang ethnic group is one of the ancient groups in China. They mainly live in Yunnan Province. Achang people are mainly engaged in agriculture and famous for their handicraft, especially known for forging revolving knife.Population39,555 (2010)Main Areas Inhabited...
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Interesting Forbidden City Facts
Enjoy our range of fun Facts on Forbidden City for tourists and kids. Learn who it was built for, what the name means, how long it took to build, historical evolution, buildings, what it is made from, where it is located and much more.Lying at the center of Beijing...
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Public Festivals in China
China is a country with 56 nationalities and a rich cultural heritage. Of all the public festivals, perhaps the following are the most popular ones in China. National Day (October 1st) is the most important public festival in China as the anniversary of the foundin...
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Facts of Dragon Boat Festival
Chinese festivals are usually associated with special foods as well as fun (“heat and noise”). On this festival Chinese people prepare and eat Zongzi, and the excitement is provided by dragon boat race – hence the English name for the holiday. To understand...
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Dragon Boat Race
Dragon boat races are the most exciting part of the Dragon Boat Festival (aka Dunanwu Festival). On the river, Dragon boats, like a cluster of flying arrows, are marching on following fast paddling, drum and shout in order. The grand view always draws crowds of...
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The Origin of Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival (aka Duanwu Festival) is believed to be originated in ancient China. There are a number of theories about its origins. There are also a number folk traditions, beliefs and explanatory myths connected to the observance. Today, the best,...
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Jilin International Rime, Ice and Snow Festival
TimeThe last 10-day period of December to the first 10-day period of JanuaryVenueJilin City of Jilin ProvinceOriginThe rime on both banks of the Songhua River in Jilin City is a natural wonder well known both at home and abroad. To make better use of the ice and...
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Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival
Time08:30-16:30, 7th Jan - 28th/29th Feb, every year Main VenueQipanshan Ice and Snow World, near Qipanshan Tourism Development Zone, Shenyang Entrance TicketRMB120 (Mon-Fri), RMB150(weekends and holidays) What's OnFirst held in 1993, the Shenyang International...