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
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
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 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
ADJUSTING their diet to the chang- ing seasons is a way for Chinese people to preserve their health, asthey value the concept that eating habits should be in harmony with nature. Winter solstice is the day with the sh...ADJUSTING their diet to the chang- ing seasons is a way for Chinese people to preserve their health, asthey 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 each one coverin9 a period of nine days.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
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 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ADJUSTING their diet to the chang- ing seasons is a way for Chinese people to preserve their health, asthey 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 each one coverin9 a period of nine days.
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,
