Blog Author - Katherine Zhang
The curious case of why some place names in Beijing appear to have the wrong pronunciation.
Kites have long been a significant part of Chinese culture – a tradition that dates back over 2,000 years.
Let's take a closer look at the background, history and skills behind this intriguing edible craft.
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Beijing's “ghost markets” can be traced back to the late Qing dynasty and the early Republic of China.
Beijing is home to over 40,000 ancient trees. These are a few old trees worth checking out.
Once only used by practicing Buddhists for religious purposes and the elderly to kill time, prayer beads are now popular amongst young Chinese.