An essential aspect of Chinese history that any foreigner living or working in China should understand is the Boxer Rebellion. The Boxer Rebellion was pivotal in China’s history and its relationship with foreigners. The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising in China during the late 19th Century. A secret Chinese society known as the boxers was…
If you are ever in Asia during January or February, you will quickly learn that a significant holiday is taking place, known as the Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year. It can be challenging for many Westerners to understand precisely how vital this new year is for many in the Asian population. The…
If you are planning to visit the Great Wall of China, most people will fly to the Beijing area to see the Great Wall of China. Beijing has two major international airports; the Beijing Capital International airport and the newer Beijing Daxing international airport. Both airports offer you many airline choices plus many great services…
Looking at Asian women’s dresses, there can be some confusion between the Vietnamese Ao Dai and the Chinese called Cheongsam. These classic Asian dresses have some similarities but also many differences. The Vietnamese Ao Dai is a long, flowing Vietnamese-like dress that splits up both sides, with flowing white pants underneath and a mandarin-style collar.…
When most people think about China, they think about the Great Wall of China and the Silk Road. Over the centuries, the Great Wall of China and the Silk Road worked together to help bring trade to China. The Great Wall of China helped protect many ancient traders along the Chinese Silk Road routes. The…
The Great Wall of China is the world’s foremost construction project ever to take place. The Great Wall stretches throughout Northern China. The Laolongtou, or the Old Dragonhead, is part of the Shanhai Pass of the Great Wall of China that goes right into the Bohai Sea. Most people consider this to be the start…