What Typical Foods in China Would You Recommend?

The typical foods in China are different between the regions because of the differences of the culture and living conditions. This makes the common foods in China become divertive.

There are four most popular foods in China I would like to introduce to you.

 

Sweet and Sour Pork which has a bright orange-red colour with the mixed tastes between sweetness and sourness is one of typical foods in China. Nowadays, this can be made with chicken or other kinds of meats.

Gong Bao Chicken is a famous Sichuan food with the main taste of chili. This is made by diced chicken, dried chili, and fried peanuts. Western people makes some changes with this food by adding cornstarch, and vegetables, sweet and sour sauce and mashed garlic.

 

Wontons are the famous dish which has a thousand-year history. This food has introduced since the Tang dynasty. This become a traditional food for Chinese people to eat on the winter solstice.

Peking Roasted Duck is considered as a representative food in Beijing and one of most popular foods in China. This is similar with the tradition of roast turkey in America. Today, this becomes a must-eat dish for people who travel to Beijing.

You can get more knowledge about typical foods in China on China Highlights website.

What typical foods in China would you recommend?  Any foods or comments to share?

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How Excited I am to Visit the Top Tourist Attractions in China

I used to work for Chinese-Canadian employers for almost 3 years. They treated me as if I was part of their family. Every time they visit other countries (such as Italy, Dubai, and others), they always buy me souvenirs. Let’s call them Mr. and Mrs. Chiu. One day, Mrs. Chiu asked me “Would you like to come with us to China next month? We’re planning to visit Great Wall of China, one of the most incredible historical places in China. Don’t worry about anything”!

How would you feel if somebody offers you that kind of indulgence or luxury? How will you take or answer it? When she asked me that question, I was extremely excited because I will be able to see the “Forbidden City in Beijing, one of the main attractions in China.  I imagined that I will finally be able to lean on the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest historical places in China.

There was silence. Suddenly, Mrs. Chiu said “In exchange, Mr. Chiu and I would like to request you to stay in the company for 10 years.  I answered “Mrs. Chiu, thank you for the opportunity. However, I can’t accept your very kind offer. I want to go back to school.”

She disappointedly looked at me and said “Alright then, please let me know if in case you change your mind.”

What would you do if you have a chance to visit the top tourist attractions in China?
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My Experience of Some Top Tourist Attractions in China

Can you believe it? There are so many tourist attractions in China which you will not be able to travel to all of those in one year.

In my travel experience, I traveled to China once many years ago when I was a child. However, I had a wonderful impression about some famous tourist attractions in China. Those include Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Guangzhou. This is one of famous historical places in China. Yuexiu Park is considered a hot spot for travelers when visiting this city. There is Five-Ram Sculpture which is a representative with many historical events. Besides, there are many other historical destinations including Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and Bright Filial Piety Temple. 

Shenzhen. This city is evaluated as one of most famous tourist attractions in China. Window Of The World is an amazing travel destination with a lot of beautiful and splendor buildings around the world minimized in this area. Additionally, there are many other hot spots for travelers including Safari Park, Xiaomeisha Sea World, and Happy Valley.

 

HongKong. This region is well-know with many high buildings with different architectures based on Feng Shui theories. Victoria Peak is an ideal point for the travelers to an overall view of this attractive city. Moreover, Ocean Park and Disneyland Park are the popular places for people who want to entertain.

How do you feel about these tourist attractions in China?  Any attractions or comments to share?

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How to Find Cheap Hotels in Hong Kong, China?

One of the things that we need to remember when visiting Hong Kong, China is to consider in checking out some cheap Hong Kong hotels. Cheap doesn’t mean low quality in terms of cleanliness, amenities provided, foods offered, and customer service. According to my good friend who’s been living in Hong Kong for more than a decade, there are lots of cheap but amazing hotels around the area as long as you know where and how to find those places. If ever I will visit Hong Kong, it will not be hard for me to find a place because some of my cousins live there and I will use my “charm power” for them to let me stay in their homes. In return, I will buy groceries and cook dinner for them.

Cheap Hong Kong hotels are hard to find most particularly when you do not know anybody. But if you are fortunate enough to find somebody that you know, they might even suggest you to check for apartments in Hong Kong for rent which are considered to be cheaper than hotels. What do you think are the best ways to find cheap hotels in Hong Kong, China?

If I do not know anybody in Hong Kong, I might visit Tripadvisor.com and get some reviews from those people who stayed in those cheap Hong Kong hotels. What about you?

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Fascinating China Culture Facts

Every time I travel to a different country, I always make sure that I know their basic culture like basic greetings, religion, etiquette, and other. When I went to Poland and Japan, I tried to learn the basic language and some interesting culture facts about the country. And the information that I learned helped me a lot to adjust myself when I communicate with the people. If I visit China, one of the most interesting things that I would like to learn is the Chinese etiquette and customs.

So if you are planning to visit China soon, here are the Important China culture facts to keep in mind to understand more about the Chinese cultures:

•     Ancient Religions and Beliefs: According to the Information Office of the State Council of China, China has different kinds of religion such as Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Prostantism (Council, 1997) . 

•     Tips on Chinese language: The official language in China is Mandarin in all parts of the country while Cantonese is usually used in the southern part of China and HongKong region. Here are some basic greetings in Mandarin. 

  

•        Chinese Etiquette and Customs:  Read more do's and don’ts on how you meet and greet Chinese people, gift giving etiquettes, dining etiquettes, and lot more. 

What are the other interesting China culture facts that you observed from your friends or business partners?

Source: Council, I. O. (1997). Freedom of Religious Belief in China. Beijing. Retrieved from http://chineseculture.about.com/library/china/whitepaper/blsreligion.htm

Top Historical Places in China

China is one of the largest countries all over the world with thousand-year history. Many historical places in China become the top tourist attractions in China as well as around the world.

There are some top historical places in China that you should visit when traveling to China.

1. The Great Wall is the longest defensive system around the world. This was built in the warring states period. In the ancient China, this was used to help Chinese people to defense the invasion of other countries. Nowadays, this is one of the greatest wonders all over the world and one of the top Beijing China Tourist Attractions.
   

2. Forbidden City is considered as the largest ancient palace of the world. This can be called the palace museum which is one of the must-visit historical places in China. The area of this place is 720,000 square meters with more than 9,000 halls. This was built carefully according to China’s fengshui theories.

3. Zhujiajiao Town is the best ancient water town in Shanghai with 1700-year history. This town is also called “The Venice of Shanghai” with the old-fashion houses and curved rock bridges. Nowadays, this is a graceful and quiet town for travelers to enjoy their trips and take the beautiful pictures. You can access to the Shanghai Highlights website to get more information.
   

To get more knowledge about top historical places in China, you can access to China Highlights website.

How do you feel about top historical places in China?  Any attractions or comments to share?

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Typical Foods in China

I think the best part of learning a specific subject may that be in Marketing, Accounting, Engineering, and others; is to learn the basics. And the best thing to know more about a place is to learn the basic greetings and most particularly their main foods. And knowing more about China is not an excuse. Typical foods are also called “staple foods” for British nationalities.

Definition of Staple Foods:  According to Oxford Dictionaries, the word staple means that it is the foremost and essential element of a population’s food (e.g. beef, potatoes, and dairy in Canada). Do you want to know some staple foods in China? 

Here are some examples of China's staple foods (check some scrumptious recipes when you click the items below):

• Rice

• Noodles

• Tofu

• Pork

• Fish (particularly fish on the bone) 

There are lots of tasty typical foods in China to choose from. What are some examples of staple foods that you love most? 

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How Important of Hong Kong Culture Facts

Hong Kong which depended on British many years ago is a big region in China, so the Hong Kong Culture Facts are mixed between British and China. It is really important for you to know these facts so that you will be able to communicate well with Hong Kong people.

Most of the Hong Kong culture facts are the same with other China culture facts. There are some points you need to notice and avoid when traveling to Hong Kong.

Colourful streetview at night (Hong Kong 2011) [Photograph] By Paul Arps, 2011

Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/slapers/5333061044/

• The main language in Hong Kong is Cantonese. However, Mandarin and English can also be used in this region.
• Hong Kong people can stand closely in communication, but they are uncomfortable with body contact. You should not wink at someone because this is considered as a very rude action. Moreover, pointing to Hong Kong people with your index finger will make them feel that you do not respect them.
• In the restaurants, you can ask for the bills by making a writing motion on your hand. This action has the same meaning with other China culture facts. Additionally, you do not need to leave tips in Hong Kong restaurants because most of them will add the 10% restaurant service charge into your bills.

You can get more knowledge about Hong Kong culture facts from Hong Kong - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette on Kwintessential

What experience did you get about the Hong Kong culture facts?  Any opinions or comments to share?

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My Most Favourite Popular Foods in China

Every time my tummy is grumbling and I am extremely starving, I always crave for Chinese foods. Unfortunately, thinking the foods that I would like to have is making me more starved than forgetting about being hungry. And sometimes, it’s harder to decide which food I particularly want when I am starving because I have love few of the most  popular foods in China.

So what are some popular foods in China that I really love? Today, I would like to share with you 3 popular foods from the beautiful country of China that I love most (and now I am literally hungry).

Here are my exciting and appetizing favourite Chinese foods:

                                                  

                   Spicy Manchurian Fish

      I grew up eating freshly caught fish and any kinds of sea foods being prepared and cooked in different ways. And I will never get tired of eating fish cuisines. Check how this recipe can be prepared.

 
      

     

                  Cantonese Roast Duck

       Here’s another delighting food that excites me when I am hungry (drum roll please!) - “Cantonese Roast Duck”. You can find an enchanting recipe link here.     

    

        Dim Sum

Two great things why I love these foods, they’re served in a small portion and you’ll have different dim sum available for you to fill up your tummy. Yum!

What are the popular foods in China that you love most? 

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China Culture Today: The Modern Chinese Culture

Sir Edward B. Tylor, a British Anthropologist, once mentioned that culture is a multifaceted whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and any other habits acquired by man in the society. And the China culture today has transformed in some ways.

The culture of China today has changed from the past decades. I was born in 80’s and enjoyed my childhood in the 90’s. And I can say that there were lots of changes in cultural aspects of my fellow Filipinos due to industrialization and globalization. And this happens to almost all countries like China.

1.    Women and Marriage Today:

Most women neglect marriage and stay single for a long time, if not forever. They are highly ambitious and dedicated to working .Check out an article here.

 2.    Returning Home For the Chinese New Year

China culture today according to a recent study piloted by China’s Association of Social Workers, 70% of Chinese youths are worried about going back home for Chinese New Year’s celebration because it is hard to find a train ticket and they find 7-day too short. Click this link to find out more. 

3.    Influential Group in the Big Cities

Changes in social and cultural make-up of China can be traced from the growing number of influential people like celebrities, higher government officials, entrepreneurs, and all other highly skilled professionals. (Frederick, 2011)

If you are part of the Chinese community, what are your observations in terms of the difference of the culture of China today from the past?

Source:  Frederick, J. (2011). Thriving in the middle kingdom: China’s burgeoning middle class holds the key to the future of the country. Time International. Retrieved from http://etd.auburn.edu/etd/bitstream/handle/10415/480/XIAO_GE_36.pd

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