Interesting Facts About Beijing

Great Wall Of China 1 Contrary to common belief, the Great Wall of China cannot be seen from space with the naked eye. It can be seen with aid. 2 As early as the Qin Dynasty (221-207BC) when building the Great Wall, glutinous rice flour was used in making the binding material to bind the bricks. 3 The sections of the Great Wall that we mostly associate with The Great Wall of China were built by the Ming Dynasty. This was the last part of the wall that was built and has been made with brick and features many tall watch-towers. 4 The Great Wall of China has been called the longest cemetery on Earth. Over a million people died building the Wall and archaeologists have found human remains buried under parts of the wall. 5 Although the official number of the length of the Great Wall is 8851.8 kilometers (5500 miles), the length of all the Great Wall built over thousands of years is estimated at 21,196.18 kilometers (13,170...

JAW DROPPING BUILDINGS IN BEIJING Beijing is not just famous for Great Wall of China, Summer Palace and Tian an men Square. Beijing has a lot to offer . This is a city of amalgam with history of 5000 years with new modern innovative and functional architecture, while preserving historic buildings at the same time. If it's your first time, there are a few of jaw-dropping architectures you should experience and appreciate this modern cosmopolitan city. Many of the attention getting architecture building are mainly focused on surrealism, avant-garde style and post modernism. Lets Check out the structures that have shaped the city of Beijing into what it is today: CHINA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER The China World Trade Center is the largest building complex of Beijing consisting of around 14 components including  hotels  all of  Shangri-La ,  shopping malls ,  offices ,  apartments , convention rooms , and an exhibition hall.  The China...

DIFFERENT FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS IN CHINA CALENDAR FOR CHINESE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Longest holiday in China Chinese Name:  国庆节 Date: October 1st-7th  Duration: 7 days History: October 1st 1949 A.D. October 1st is the national day of china, which is a public holiday for the whole country. It's an important day that marks the beginning of PRC.  Activities: Plenty of celebrations holding throughout the country, from the central government to the general people.And public places, including big squares, parks are decorated in festive theme. In recent year the national holiday means the golden week as well, which is a short holiday that all people expect to enjoy.With the improvement of living standards, people have...

 BEFORE & AFTER COMING TO CHINA People: Typical Asians Assumption “Chinese all look like typical Asians.” Reality Shocked?? I was shocked as well. FYI,t here are 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities in China and some of them are genetically Turkish, Central Asians, or even Russians. So, don’t be too surprised if you meet with a look-like-foreigner who states himself/herself as a Chinese.   FOOD: Eat Cockroach & Snake Assumption "The Chinese eat everything with four legs, except tables, and everything that flies, except airplanes.” Every time I talk to my friends and family back at home, they always ask me stupid questions like these. "What did you eat for Lunch? Cockroach, Dog or Snake? Do Chinese eat anything else than noodles and Rice?" Reality   World's Biggest Variety of Flavors — It's Not All the Same!   "Chinese food" is  the most popular food in the world , but...