IT has been a tradition for Beijingers to grow,appreciate,and even eat fl owers since ancient times.Various fl owers blossom throughout the entire year from early spring and late summer to fresh autumn and midwinter.T...IT has been a tradition for Beijingers to grow,appreciate,and even eat fl owers since ancient times.Various fl owers blossom throughout the entire year from early spring and late summer to fresh autumn and midwinter.The best time to savor fl owers is展开更多
THE Beginning of Winter usually falls on November 7 or 8.In northern China,the temperature begins to drop below zero and water freezes;while in southern China,there is still a period of unseasonably warm called Indian...THE Beginning of Winter usually falls on November 7 or 8.In northern China,the temperature begins to drop below zero and water freezes;while in southern China,there is still a period of unseasonably warm called Indian Summer.This solar term is so important that since the Zhou Dynasty(1046-256 BC),the emperor and his civil and military officials would hold a ceremony on that day to offer sacrifices to Heaven,celestial beings,and ancestors,praying for a good harvest and a well-off life for his people.展开更多
Lesser Heat is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar,usually falling on July 7 or 8,which signals the start of the hottest days of the year.During this time,thunder storms frequently occur and the hu...Lesser Heat is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar,usually falling on July 7 or 8,which signals the start of the hottest days of the year.During this time,thunder storms frequently occur and the humidity in the air gradually increases,changing the climate from dry heat to a wet stuffiness.To keep fit,Chinese展开更多
THE summer solstice is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.It is a tradition in China to eat wontons on the day of the winter solstice and noodles on the summer solstice.However,preferences and var...THE summer solstice is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.It is a tradition in China to eat wontons on the day of the winter solstice and noodles on the summer solstice.However,preferences and varieties of noodles differ greatly between northern and southern areas.In southern China,some favorites include plain noodles,dry noodles,noodles with shredded meat,seafood noodles,and"crossing-thebridge"rice noodles(a noodle soup originating in Yunnan Province).In northern China,展开更多
THE ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar is the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday with a history of over 2,000 years since the Warring States Period (475-221BC). Various activi...THE ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar is the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday with a history of over 2,000 years since the Warring States Period (475-221BC). Various activities were held on this special day, including mountain climbing, drinking chrysanthemum wine, wearing a wreath made of a dogwood plant (Cornus officinalis), flying kites, and eating varicolored rice cakes.It was customary to climb hills on展开更多
THE 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar is the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival,also a day,of reunion with family members as the moon on that day,without much clouds around,seems brighter...THE 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar is the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival,also a day,of reunion with family members as the moon on that day,without much clouds around,seems brighter and bigger than usual,symbolizing family reunion.展开更多
THE Start of Autumn,usually falling between August 7 and 9,is the 13th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.In Beijing,winter is freezing cold,spring is often too windy,summer is scorching hot;autumn th...THE Start of Autumn,usually falling between August 7 and 9,is the 13th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.In Beijing,winter is freezing cold,spring is often too windy,summer is scorching hot;autumn therefore becomes the most pleasant of four seasons with crystal blue skies and a bountiful harvest of crops and fruits.展开更多
IN Beijing,the water system doesn’t have the richness and variety found in the regions south of the Yangtze River,but there are still many rivers,lakes,and ponds.The evenly distributed freshwater throughout the city ...IN Beijing,the water system doesn’t have the richness and variety found in the regions south of the Yangtze River,but there are still many rivers,lakes,and ponds.The evenly distributed freshwater throughout the city makes it convenient for residents to eat fish.There are numerous Peking-style cooked fish,among which the top rated four are:the tile-shaped fish at Houdefu Restaurant,one fish cooked in four ways at Zhimeilou,展开更多
THE Winter Solstice, one of 24 Solar Terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, usually falls on December 22,with the shortest day and longest night in the northern hemisphere.The Winter Solstice was prominent among all Sol...THE Winter Solstice, one of 24 Solar Terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, usually falls on December 22,with the shortest day and longest night in the northern hemisphere.The Winter Solstice was prominent among all Solar Terms in successive dynasties since the Zhou Dynasty (C. 1100-256 BC). When the Temple of Heaven展开更多
ADJUSTING their diet to the changing seasons is a way for Chinese people to preserve their health,as they value the concept that eating habits should be in harmony with nature.Winter solstice is the day with the short...ADJUSTING their diet to the changing seasons is a way for Chinese people to preserve their health,as they value the concept that eating habits should be in harmony with nature.Winter solstice is the day with the shortest daytime and longest night of the year.From the Winter Solstice,the wintry days start,which are divided into nine sessions with展开更多
文摘IT has been a tradition for Beijingers to grow,appreciate,and even eat fl owers since ancient times.Various fl owers blossom throughout the entire year from early spring and late summer to fresh autumn and midwinter.The best time to savor fl owers is
文摘THE Beginning of Winter usually falls on November 7 or 8.In northern China,the temperature begins to drop below zero and water freezes;while in southern China,there is still a period of unseasonably warm called Indian Summer.This solar term is so important that since the Zhou Dynasty(1046-256 BC),the emperor and his civil and military officials would hold a ceremony on that day to offer sacrifices to Heaven,celestial beings,and ancestors,praying for a good harvest and a well-off life for his people.
文摘Lesser Heat is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar,usually falling on July 7 or 8,which signals the start of the hottest days of the year.During this time,thunder storms frequently occur and the humidity in the air gradually increases,changing the climate from dry heat to a wet stuffiness.To keep fit,Chinese
文摘THE summer solstice is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.It is a tradition in China to eat wontons on the day of the winter solstice and noodles on the summer solstice.However,preferences and varieties of noodles differ greatly between northern and southern areas.In southern China,some favorites include plain noodles,dry noodles,noodles with shredded meat,seafood noodles,and"crossing-thebridge"rice noodles(a noodle soup originating in Yunnan Province).In northern China,
文摘THE ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar is the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday with a history of over 2,000 years since the Warring States Period (475-221BC). Various activities were held on this special day, including mountain climbing, drinking chrysanthemum wine, wearing a wreath made of a dogwood plant (Cornus officinalis), flying kites, and eating varicolored rice cakes.It was customary to climb hills on
文摘THE 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar is the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival,also a day,of reunion with family members as the moon on that day,without much clouds around,seems brighter and bigger than usual,symbolizing family reunion.
文摘THE Start of Autumn,usually falling between August 7 and 9,is the 13th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.In Beijing,winter is freezing cold,spring is often too windy,summer is scorching hot;autumn therefore becomes the most pleasant of four seasons with crystal blue skies and a bountiful harvest of crops and fruits.
文摘IN Beijing,the water system doesn’t have the richness and variety found in the regions south of the Yangtze River,but there are still many rivers,lakes,and ponds.The evenly distributed freshwater throughout the city makes it convenient for residents to eat fish.There are numerous Peking-style cooked fish,among which the top rated four are:the tile-shaped fish at Houdefu Restaurant,one fish cooked in four ways at Zhimeilou,
文摘THE Winter Solstice, one of 24 Solar Terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, usually falls on December 22,with the shortest day and longest night in the northern hemisphere.The Winter Solstice was prominent among all Solar Terms in successive dynasties since the Zhou Dynasty (C. 1100-256 BC). When the Temple of Heaven
文摘ADJUSTING their diet to the changing seasons is a way for Chinese people to preserve their health,as they value the concept that eating habits should be in harmony with nature.Winter solstice is the day with the shortest daytime and longest night of the year.From the Winter Solstice,the wintry days start,which are divided into nine sessions with
