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Ancient Chinese Architecture Ancient Chinese architecture is a miniature of the long-standing history and culture of China. It is obviously characterized by the region, nationality and times. Industrious Chinese laboring people created many architectural miracles such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. Ancient Chinese architecture, which has distinctive features in single building, building complex and architectural art, is an outstanding example of the ancient oriental architectures. Features of Ancient Architecture Chinese architectural standards, in over two thousand years of history, have never been seriously challenged. As a result, there are several characteristics that describe most types of architecture in China. First, Chinese architecture tends to be horizontal in nature. Chinese buildings de-emphasize vertical walls. In... read more

Chinese Kung fu Kung fu, (also known as Wushu or martial arts) is a traditional Chinese sports which has developed over a long historical period. It is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting sports which utilizes both brawn and brain. The theory of Kung Fu is based upon classical Chinese philosophy. Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise, practical self-defense, self-discipline and art. In order to survive the extremely hostile environment, our primitive Chinese ancestors learned some primary means of attack and defence such as leaping, tumbling and kicking. Moreover, they generally knew how to fight with weapons made from stones and wood or bare-hand fighting. This is considered to be the origin of Chinese Kung fu. As a traditional form of spiritual expression and refinement in China, ... read more

Silk Road includes Overland Silk Road and Oversea Silk Road. The Overland Silk Road is a historically important international trade route between China and the Mediterranean, with silk comprising a large proportion of trade along this road. The long and winding Silk Road in northwest China begins at Chang'an (now Xian), then by way of the Hexi Corridor, and it reaches Dunhuang, where it divides into three. The three routes spread all over Xinjiang, and then they extend as far as India and Rome. It is a significant international passage connecting the oriental and the occidental. This ancient road has a history of more than two thousand years. From its birth before Christ, through the heights of the Tang dynasty, until its slow demise six to seven hundred years ago, the Silk Road has left its ... read more

Cuisine and Food It is no exaggeration to say that Chinese cuisine is dainty, in its items, esthetics, atmosphere, and effects. Eating in China is both a culinary and a cultural experience. Cuisine in China is a harmonious integration of color, redolence, taste, shape and the fineness of the instruments. Cuisine can rise to many different occasions from luxury court feasts, fetes, holy sacrificial rites, joyous wedding ceremonies to simple daily meals and snacks. The art of a good cook is to provide a wholesome and satisfying dish to suit the occasion. Cooking Art: For the cooking process, chefs pick choice and various ingredients and seasonings while employing unparalleled complicated skills handed down from their fathers, ever aspiring to their ideal of perfection for all the senses. Among the many cooking methods they use are boiling, ... read more

Singapore, though small perfectly formed. It most impressed upon my mind utill present. Three years ago, I went to Singapore with friends to do business investigation. By the way, I visit the Sentosa Island. It is a good place to recommend. There, we can visit the Insect Museum and among of all, butterfly samples were appealled to me. It's said Singapore Insect Museum is the largest one in Asia. Waxworks Museum displays series of the waxworks all different stages about Singapore History. From there, we can learn some the war history about the country. Music Conduit, Flame Mountain, Submarine World are situated in and near around Sentosa. So we could spend whole day time there if we would like. Another place is Little India. Along the Serangoon road to Little India, we could see a lot ... read more

The first stop, I went to Quanzhou and visited the Taoist founder Laozi near Qingyuan Mountain in daytime, in the evening, I took a walk in Donghu Park and aprreciated the Nanyin (Sounthern Sounds), which is the oldest music in Southern part of Fujian province and it is also a living fossil of China ancient music. It's said that it originates from Tang Dynasty. It sounds very beautifully and comfortablely and it is abosolutely amaging one in my travel. Highly recommend it if have chance to appreciate! The next day I was drived to Xiamen and take a ferry boat to Gulangyu Island. Gulangyu Island scatters here and there with many Chinese-western construction building which remains from different country's embassy before liberation. It is also a good place to shop local specialty, such as all sorts ... read more