Chinese Culture: Ancient China Traditions and Customs, History, Religion

China History
Let's explore this time-honored oriental kingdom with over 5,000 years' story. Qin Ming Han Qing Tang Chronology

Food and Drink

The aroma of the local food plus a sip of Chinese tea make up an irresistible paradise for people who live to eat.

Chinese Zodiac
Chinese years are represented by twelve zodiacal animal signs below. People born in the years of different signs have distinctive personality, compatibility, and fortune. Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit Dragon Snake Horse Sheep Monkey Rooster Dog Pig

Arts and Crafts

Ancient Chinese are endowed with wisdom in their traditional arts, creating wonderful handicrafts like silk and porcelain.

Astrology
Chinese Calendar

Lucky Number

I Ching

Feng Shui
China Holidays
Chinese New Year

National Holidays

Traditional Festivals

Ethnic Minority Festivals

Tourism Festivals
Chinese Kung Fu

Kung Fu is the quintessence of ancient Chinese culture.
Shaolin Martial Arts

Tai Chi

Qigong

Ethnic Groups

Diverse peoples and cultures enable a colorful destination where you can find exquisite ethnic handcrafts, folk customs, and delicious ethnic minority food.

Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture

Herbal Medicine

Massage

Religions and Beliefs

This is a guide to the origin, vicissitude, and essence of religions in China. One can visit famous temples, sacred mountains, and other religious shrines.

Ancient Architecture

The ancient oriental architecture has enjoyed a long history, leaving a number of manmade wonders such as the Great Wall.

Focus On

Further Reading: Top 10 China Tourist Places for Culture Lovers

- Last updated on Apr. 08, 2024 by Brenda Lian -

Questions & Answers on China Culture

Asked by Andrew Warner from CANADA | May. 07, 2024 18:42

Calculate birthday

For someone born 21 October 1935 (Gregorian calendar), when is their lunar birthday in 2024 (in Gregorian day/month)?

Asked by Daniel Kinghan from ENGLAND | Apr. 24, 2024 04:52

What are the tones ( Pinyin) used above the letters of Meng Jiangnu

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Apr. 24, 2024 20:58

It's Mèng jiāng nǚ.

Asked by Amy from USA | Apr. 07, 2024 13:54

Born July 2 1976 what does 2024 look like for me

Health, wealth, relationships and family… what does that look like for me?

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Apr. 07, 2024 19:34

Since 2024 is your Ben Ming Nian, so you may encounter more misfortune than good luck. The wealth and career is not bad, even satisfying, but love and health fortune is predicted to be poor.

Asked by Farha from INDIA | Apr. 06, 2024 12:34

Hi my date of birth is 31 December 1985 which month I conceive for baby boy

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Apr. 08, 2024 00:23

Maybe in February, April, June, July, September and November.

Asked by Barb from USA | Mar. 06, 2024 13:35

What are my lucky colors and numbers date of birth 9/13/1948?

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Answered by Fred | Mar. 06, 2024 23:00

You lucky numbers: 2, 3 and lucky colors are blue, gold, green.