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Splendid China – Miniature Park Posted by sasha on Aug 4, 2014
See nearly 100 of China’s most famous landmarks and natural sights in miniature form at the amazing Splendid China park in Shenzhen. How else could you see the Great Wall, the West Lake, the Longmen Grottoes, and the Stone Forest in one day?
Meet the 56 Ethnic Groups of China Posted by sasha on Jul 31, 2014
Most people know that China is the world’s most populous country, with over 1.3 billion people. Not so many know that the huge population of China is actually composed of 56 ethnic groups (民族 – mín zú). In truth, not everyone who lives in China identifies themselves primarily as “Chinese.” It is a very culturally…
Splendid China – Folk Culture Village Posted by sasha on Jul 29, 2014
Did you know that China has 56 ethnic groups? You can learn about lots of them by visiting the Splendid China theme park in the southern city of Shenzhen. Take a short video tour to explore some of China’s ethnic minority culture. 蒙古族 – méng gǔ zú Mongols 黎族 – lí zú Li 海南 –…
Tour All of China in One Park Posted by sasha on Jul 28, 2014
As the world’s second largest country (covering 9.6 million square kilometers) and the most populous (over 1.3 billion), China can be an intimidating place to travel in. It is a massive, crowded country, and there’s so much to see and do that one could spend an entire lifetime wandering the Middle Kingdom and still not…
A Guide to the Internet in China – E-Commerce Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2014
We’ve talked a lot about the Internet in China recently, so here are the previous posts in case you’ve missed any of them: Intro Censorship Social Media Online Gaming Internet Addiction We’ve just about covered it all, but there can’t be a discussion about the ‘net in China without talking about e-commerce. This is certainly…
My Favorite Meal in China Posted by sasha on Jul 23, 2014
When it comes to eating in the Middle Kingdom, your options are practically endless. In such a huge country with an incredibly diverse population, it’s no wonder that there are many different styles of cuisine. For a quick crash course in the major culinary styles of China, check out these posts highlighting the different regions…
100 Most Common Chinese Characters (21-40) Posted by sasha on Jul 17, 2014
Keep going through the 100 most common Chinese characters with us in the 2nd video covering #s 21-40: 为 – wèi for, because of 子 – zǐ child, son 和 – hé and, together, with 你 – nǐ you 地 – dì earth, ground, position, place 出 – chū go out 道 – dào way…