Post on 17-Jun-2015
Step into China
Jiajia Cui
First Impression
Traditional Chinese Medical Science
Chinese Art
ChineseArchitecture
Chinese Food
Chinese Festivals
Religion
Chinese Cuisines
Eight famous regional cuisines
• Method of cooking: Stir-frying, Deep-frying, Saute, Braise, Steam, Roast, Simmer, Stew
Chinese Food• Dumpling • Hot pot
• Braised Mandarin Fish • Lobster
Chinese Architecture
The Great Wall
Series of fortifications Lies across the historical northern borders of China Made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials
The entire wall is about 21,196 km (13,171 mi).
Chinese Architecture
The Great Wall
Series of fortifications Lies across the historical northern borders of China Made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials
The entire wall is about 21,196 km (13,171 mi).
Chinese Architecture
About 600 years history
The largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
Exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture
The Forbidden City
Chinese Architecture
About 600 years history
The largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
Exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture
The Forbidden City
Chinese Architecture
About 600 years history Complex religious buildings Emperors of the last two dynasties pray for
harvest The Temple grounds cover 2.73 km²Temple of Heaven
Chinese Architecture
About 600 years history Complex religious buildings Emperors of the last two dynasties pray for
harvest The Temple grounds cover 2.73 km²Temple of Heaven
Chinese Architecture
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Almost one thousand years Most of them built by scholars Key features: design with constructed
landscapes mimicking natural scenery of rocks, hills and rivers with strategically located pavilions and pagodas
Chinese Architecture
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Almost one thousand years Most of them built by scholars Key features: design with constructed
landscapes mimicking natural scenery of rocks, hills and rivers with strategically located pavilions and pagodas
Chinese Art
Blue and white porcelain Different shapes
Chinese Art
Chinese calligraphy
Chinese paint
Chinese Art• Types of tea: white, yellow, green, oolong, black, and
post-fermented tea• Benefit: lower risk of diseases
Tea
Chinese Festivals
Chinese New Year on Lunar calendar
Spring Festival
Chinese Festivals
End on the 15th, Lantern Festival
Traditional Chinese Medical Science
Traditional Chinese Medicine
More than 2,000 years
Various forms of herbal medicine
Elements: plant, animal parts, and mineral products
Takes longer to take effect
Traditional Chinese Medical Science
Traditional Chinese Medicine
More than 2,000 years
Various forms of herbal medicine
Elements: plant, animal parts, and mineral products
Takes longer to take effect
Traditional Chinese Medical Science
Acupuncture
The stimulation of specific acupoints along the skin of the body
Generally safe, but there is a low risk of adverse effects
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