OF the various religions in China, Buddhism is the most popular and widespread. It has a history of close to 2,000 years in China. The country’s different geographic areas and languages mean Chinese Buddhism can be r...OF the various religions in China, Buddhism is the most popular and widespread. It has a history of close to 2,000 years in China. The country’s different geographic areas and languages mean Chinese Buddhism can be roughly divided into Han (Chinese) Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism展开更多
SHANZHAI, a phrase that entered Chinese Inter-net-speak in 2008, has split over into everydaycommerce, manifest in shanzhai mobile phones,cosmetics, handbags and watches – even shanzhaimovie stars and blockbusters. A...SHANZHAI, a phrase that entered Chinese Inter-net-speak in 2008, has split over into everydaycommerce, manifest in shanzhai mobile phones,cosmetics, handbags and watches – even shanzhaimovie stars and blockbusters. Although disgruntled at theshanzhai onslaught, most people maintain an attitude of ge-nial bemusement.展开更多
ON the northern end of the north-south central axis in Beijing is the Olympic Green,where the Olympic Village is located.The 163-acre village will be home to over 16,800 athletes,coaches and officials during the Games...ON the northern end of the north-south central axis in Beijing is the Olympic Green,where the Olympic Village is located.The 163-acre village will be home to over 16,800 athletes,coaches and officials during the Games.The village logo comprises three parts;the phoe- nix at the top represents the Olympic flame,while the last two characters represent the words"Dream World."展开更多
Far and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. It has the same significance for the Chinese people as Christmas has for people in the West. Spring Festival traditi...Far and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. It has the same significance for the Chinese people as Christmas has for people in the West. Spring Festival traditionally calls for a thorough house cleaning before pasting up Spring couplets, images of Gate-Gods, New Year Paintings and papercuts. Sacrifices are also offered to various gods and ancestors,and everyone dresses in their best clothes to see in the new year. All this is done in the hope of good fortune for the coming year.But would you prefer to experience Spring Festival with a difference? The following four destinations offer something for everyone.展开更多
文摘OF the various religions in China, Buddhism is the most popular and widespread. It has a history of close to 2,000 years in China. The country’s different geographic areas and languages mean Chinese Buddhism can be roughly divided into Han (Chinese) Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism
文摘SHANZHAI, a phrase that entered Chinese Inter-net-speak in 2008, has split over into everydaycommerce, manifest in shanzhai mobile phones,cosmetics, handbags and watches – even shanzhaimovie stars and blockbusters. Although disgruntled at theshanzhai onslaught, most people maintain an attitude of ge-nial bemusement.
文摘ON the northern end of the north-south central axis in Beijing is the Olympic Green,where the Olympic Village is located.The 163-acre village will be home to over 16,800 athletes,coaches and officials during the Games.The village logo comprises three parts;the phoe- nix at the top represents the Olympic flame,while the last two characters represent the words"Dream World."
文摘Far and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. It has the same significance for the Chinese people as Christmas has for people in the West. Spring Festival traditionally calls for a thorough house cleaning before pasting up Spring couplets, images of Gate-Gods, New Year Paintings and papercuts. Sacrifices are also offered to various gods and ancestors,and everyone dresses in their best clothes to see in the new year. All this is done in the hope of good fortune for the coming year.But would you prefer to experience Spring Festival with a difference? The following four destinations offer something for everyone.
