Ancient Chinese Jokes: Same Illness
4. november 2013
A man named Zhang Xuzi, after having his bed repaired and embellished, wanted to have a show of it very much. As no one was likely to come into the bedroom to have a look..
Lær merShenzhen: Impossible is nothing
4. november 2013
In 2007, Shenzhen became the first city in China to have a per-capital income exceeding 10,000 dollars. During the 1980s Shenzhen was transformed by the Chinese government from a small fishing village in the southern..
Lær merThe Bars of Shenzhen
4. november 2013
According to statistics, 48.57% of Shenzhen residents state that their greatest and most frequent from if nightlife spending is barhopping. Bars have become a measure of one’s fashion and culture in this city. Most of..
Lær merThe city that smells of Longjing Tea
4. november 2013
Some people say, “to visit Hangzhou without entering a teahouse is like not visiting Hangzhou at all.” Over 80% of the managers of Hangzhou’s teahouses are female, and they use their womanly intuition yo create..
Lær merShouldering rice for about 100 li
4. november 2013
Zhongyou, with Zilu or Jilu his literary name, was one of the favorite disciples of Confucius and came from the State of Lu in the Spring and Autumn Period. He ws straightforward, brave and filial…
Lær merAncient Chinese jokes: Borrowing tea leaves
4. november 2013
A man who asked his guest to stay for a cup of tea sent his servant to borrow some tea leaves from his neighbors. When the water started to boil he poured in some water,..
Lær merAncient Chinese jokes: Begging Alms
4. november 2013
A robber and an alms-begging monk were pursuing their way together when a tiger suddenly appeared from nowhere and pounced upon them. The robber immediately drew a bow. The tiger, however, was not afraid and..
Lær merThe worship of the God of marriage in China
4. november 2013
Fuxi and Nvwa; Chang’e In the primitive times, the Chinese people took Fuxi and Nvwa as the gods of marriage and worshipped them. According to legends, Fuxi and Nvwa were the ancestors of all humanity…
Lær merSuzhou: A Hermits Paradise
4. november 2013
People say, “Above is heaven and below is Suzhou and Hangzhou”. In ancient China, Suzhou is said to have been a playground for learned scholars in their twilight years. If they were disillusioned with their..
Lær merSuzhou Garden the unity of men and heaven
4. november 2013
From the appearance, you may think that Suzhou Gardens built by the hermits are quite small, and then you are cheated. Once you get inside these gardens you are surprised by their size. The architects..
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