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What to Do When It Rains in Shanghai?

Planning to visit Shanghai? We completely understand! Renowned worldwide for its forward-thinking spirit and cultural diversity, Shanghai is absolutely captivating.

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Cooking classes, villages, crafts… Experience Thailand differently.

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What to Do When It Rains in Shanghai?

Planning to visit Shanghai? We completely understand! Renowned worldwide for its forward-thinking spirit and cultural diversity, Shanghai is absolutely captivating.

Museums

dragon s backbone rice terraces village of ping an

Nature & Landscapes

China's 3 Most Beautiful Rice Terraces

China's rice terraces are renowned as some of the most beautiful in the world.

Mountains

Nature & Landscapes

Jilin, at the Gates of Korea

A province in northeast China, Jilin has experienced a turbulent history marked by the dominance of Korean and Chinese dynasties, followed by Japanese occupation during World War II

HistoryEthnic Minorities

Local Experiences

Rules of Etiquette for Eating with Chopsticks in China

With practice, eating with chopsticks becomes relatively straightforward. However, the real challenge begins: mastering all the rules of proper dining etiquette. Here's what you need to know...

Culture & Traditions

Inner Mongolia, another world north of China

Renowned for its vast grasslands and history linked to nomadic peoples, Inner Mongolia is a region apart in China.

TraditionsHistory

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Itineraries & ideas

Beijing's Must-See Sites: Discovering Imperial Chine

Regarded as one of the original bastions of Chine civilization, the city of Beijing is truly unique. This ancient city was shaped by the history of the Ming and Qing dynasties

Local Experiences

Focus on Xi'an's Terracotta Army

It was in Xi'an, in eastern Chine, that the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi was discovered in 1974. Approximately 8,000 life-size statues of soldiers and horses were unearthed.

History

Culture & Traditions

Peranakans: The Chinese of the Straits

A highly powerful and influential community for centuries, the Peranakans ruled Southeast Asia. They are the ancestors of Chinese immigrants who settled in Malaysia, Indonesia

Culture & Traditions

Sun Zi, the Brilliant Strategist

Presumed author of "The Art of War," Sun Zi embodies a Chinese ideal: the perfect strategist. His thinking profoundly influenced China and the entire Far East before conquering the world.

History

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Culture & Traditions

Chinese New Year 2020

On January 25, 2020, the new Chinese year of the Rat will begin. Chinese New Year (nongli xinnian), also called Lunar New Year (Festival of Spring) in Vietnam, is the most important event of the year for Asians.

TraditionsWildlife

Culture & Traditions

Meeting the Li Minority of Hainan

It is in Hainan, China's largest island excluding Taiwan, that the 1.1 million Li people (pinyin Lì) are concentrated. Most of them inhabit Tongze, the capital of the Li-Miao autonomous prefecture.

Ethnic Minorities

Local Experiences

Diving in Chine, the incredible site of Shi Cheng

Still little known to the general public, the incredible diving site of Shi Cheng in Chine has enough to captivate divers and explorers from around the world!

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Culture & Traditions

The 56 Ethnic Groups of China

The Chinese people comprise an ethnic mosaic of 56 ethnic groups, the result of a long process of successive integration of populations from the borders of the Chinese civilizational era.

HistoryEthnic Minorities

Local Experiences

How to Extend Your Visa in China

Obtaining a visa for China is one thing, extending it once you're there is quite another... The Terre de Chine editorial team explains the procedures to follow so you can extend your stay without any hassle.

Local Experiences

The Great Wall of China, a symbol of Chinese grandeur

If you're traveling to China, particularly Beijing, the Great Wall is a must-see tourist destination. By itself, it symbolizes the wealth and grandeur of Chinese civilization

HistoryUNESCO Sites

Culture & Traditions

The Temple of Heaven, the link between ancient Chinese and the celestial world

The Temple of Heaven lives up to its evocative name: it is dedicated to the Celestial world as conceived by the Chinese during the imperial era.

TraditionsTemples

Local Experiences

The History of Chopsticks

Like many aspects of Chinese culture, the history of chopsticks is so ancient that its origins trace back to a mythical era. Yu the Great is said to be their father...

HistoryUNESCO Sites

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Bodhidharma, the Man Behind the Shaolin Legend and Pioneer of Chinese Buddhism

A legendary figure, Bodhidharma is regarded by the most widely accepted traditions as the propagator of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in Chine.

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