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 Sep. 08, 2024 by Brenda Lian -

Questions & Answers on China Culture

Asked by Barbara from UNITED STATES | Nov. 13, 2024 08:50

how much money customary from parents of Chinese girls to fiancee

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Nov. 13, 2024 19:57

You mean Jiazhuang? It varies a lot from different areas and has obvious connection with Caili, the money given to the girl's family by the fiancee.

Asked by Rebecca Fairbrother from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 06, 2024 16:24

Wedding dates suitable in 2026. We were engaged this year would love you advice

Owen is born in 1996 = Rat
Myself is born in 1998 = Tiger

Could you please advise us ?
2nd is the date we started dating. 2/10. Engaged on 26/9.
Thanks again 💋

Answers (2)

Answered by Rita | Nov. 06, 2024 19:57

There are days suitable for wedding every month, so may I ask, in which month would you prefer it?

Answered by Rebecca | Nov. 10, 2024 21:51

Thanks for replying.
I dont mind really, opened to your thoughts!
thank you

Asked by Dafne from USA | Oct. 29, 2024 06:53

Metal Dragon Libra and Ox Aries, is possible?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Oct. 30, 2024 01:23

Ox and Dragon are worst couple according to Chinese Zodiac.

Asked by Missy from USA | Sep. 09, 2024 15:41

What is son's quality of life

My teenage son loves fast cars, motorcycles, and bikes, is very physically active, and has a lot of friends.
Can you tell me if he will be okay and safe on the road in his lifetime?
Michael was born on January 10, 2009, at 04:30 PM in California USA

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Sep. 10, 2024 02:32

His health luck is not bad in 2024, not sure about lifetime health.

Asked by Sorc from USA | Aug. 28, 2024 23:52

1962 water tiger married for 44 happy years to a 1956 fire monky

We are very compatible. Never had a fight. We talk things out together. Fiercely Faithful in our relationship. Completely committed to each other. Why do all the zodiacs and horoscope say we would be bad together and we wouldn't be able to have a lasting relationship. Why are we {happily} different then expected.

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Aug. 29, 2024 19:34

It's just fortune-telling and may be the Bazi of you two are compatible. I don't know about it much but not only China Zodiac predicts the compatibility, but Wuxing, Bagua ... also give such kind of predictions.