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Great Wall at Mutianyu in Beijing
The star attraction of China is the Great Wall, which is considered the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. The construction of the Great Wall began in the 5th century BC. It is a spectacular defensive structure built to keep intruders from entering the mainland, which stretches from Jiayuguan Pass in the west, to Shanhaiguan Pass in the east, with a total length of 8851.8 km that traverses Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, Beijing, Inner Mongolian and Shanxi, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu, etc. 9 provinces and municipalities.
Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai
The Oriental Pearl Tower, also known as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, is the world's sixth highest tower with 467.9 meters. It combines travel, shopping, conferences and exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy a 360-degree view of Shanghai in the Space Module at 350 meters. Besides, it has the highest revolving restaurant in Asia at 267 meters. In addition, it is home to Shanghai Urban History and Development Museum, which provides a history of Shanghai since it became a commercial port, linking up China and the world. As one of the most popular touristic attractions in Shanghai, it receives nearly 3 million visitors every year.
Sweet and Sour Pork
Sweet and sour pork has a bright orange-red color, and a delicious sweet and sour taste. At the very beginning there was only sweet and sour pork, but to meet demands, there have been some developments on this dish. Now, the pork can be substituted by other ingredients like chicken, beef or pork ribs.
Spring Rolls
Spring rolls are an appetizer, eaten either fresh or fried. They are usually eaten during the Spring Festival in China, hence the name. The dish bears very auspicious meanings as it resembles gold bars and people tend to link them with ideas of wealth. Of course, they also taste good.
Spicy Tofu (Mapo doufu)
Spicy Tofu, known in Chinese as "mapo doufu", is one of the most famous dishes from Sichuan cuisine. The dish features the trademark "hot" spiciness along with the characteristically tongue-numbing nature of Sichuan's flavorful food.
The Lantern Festival
Falling on the 15th day of the first lunar month, Lantern Festival is the first significant feast after Spring Festival, so called because the most important activity during the night of the event is watching various wonderful Chinese lanterns. And because every household eats yuanxiao on that day, it is called Yuan Xiao Festival. For its rich and colorful activities, it is regarded as the most recreational among all the Chinese festivals and a day for appreciating the bright full moon, and family reunion.
China Taboos
- Using your feet to move something or putting one’s feet on the furniture is considered extremely rude.
- Avoid whistling and finger snapping at someone.
Beckoning or pointing with the index finger is considered bad form.
When you’re presenting or receiving something, it’s important to give or receive it with two hands. For example, a business card should always be received and presented with both hands. This is a gesture of politeness.
The Chinese consider blowing ones nose in a handkerchief, and returning it to one’s pocket.