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Exploring the Ancient Architectural Marvels of Shanxi
When it comes to above-ground cultural relics in China, Shanxi stands out. Among the country's important cultural heritage sites, Shanxi ranks first with 531 sites, accounting for 10.4% of the total number of cultural heritage sites in China, which is equivalent to the sum of the rankings of the next ten provinces. Shanxi boasts a complete sequence of ancient architectural eras, a wide variety of architectural types, and a large number of existing wooden structures dating back to the Yuan Dynasty and earlier, surpassing all other provinces in the country. In other words, if you want to explore the development of early Chinese architecture, you can only gain insight in Shanxi. So, what should you visit when you first arrive in Shanxi? The following are 35+ key cultural relics units in Shanxi organized in chronological order by Useless Rerearch Society, take a look at the stunning scenery of China's ancient architecture. Northern and Southern Dynasties 01 Yungang Grottoes From 460 AD onwards, the Northern Wei Dynasty, with Datong as its capital, exerted its full strength and gathered excellent craftsmen to carve the magnificent Yungang Grottoes on the cliffs of Lingyan. The Yungang Grottoes were not only the first royal-authorized… -
High-speed sleeper train linking Beijing, Hong Kong begins service
Railway attendants of D919, the first high-speed sleeper train from Beijing to Hong Kong, greet passengers at the platform of Beijing West Railway Station on June 15. The sleeper train departs from Beijing at 20:37 and arrives at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Station at 8:47 the next day. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 -
How to Make Rice Balls
The process of making rice balls may seem very simple, but there are still many things to note. The most important part of making rice balls is the attention to detail. So how do you make the best-tasting rice balls? What are the important details? Next, the editor will share with you a step-by-step guide on how to make rice balls!How to Make Spinach and Bacon Rice BallsIngredients PreparationBacon, rice, chicken broth, spinach, sesame oil, crushed nori, salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), sesame seeds.Method and Steps1. Wash the rice and steam it with chicken broth until cooked and set aside. 2. Wash the spinach and blanch in boiling water with a little salt. Cool under running water, squeeze out the excess moisture, and chop finely. 3. In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach with MSG and sesame oil. Add the steamed rice, crushed nori, and sesame seeds, and mix well. 4. Put on disposable gloves and shape the mixed rice into rice balls. 5. Wrap the rice balls with bacon and pan-fry for five minutes before serving.Tips1. Rice cooked in chicken broth tastes better than rice cooked in plain water. 2. When frying, start by searing the overlapping ends of the… -
Chinese carriers allowed to operate more flights to US
The number of passenger flights allowed to be operated by Chinese airlines between China and the United States is set to increase from next month, in the latest step taken to boost direct flight connectivity between the two countries.The US Department of Transportation said on Monday that from March 31, Chinese carriers could operate a total of 50 round-trip passenger flights a week, up from the current 35.The move "is a significant step forward in further normalization of the US-China market in anticipation of the Summer 2024 traffic season", the department said in a statement.The increase comes months after President Xi Jinping met with US President Joe Biden in San Francisco in November last year.During the meeting, the leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral dialogue and cooperation in various fields, including significantly increasing flights between the two countries.China and the US have been working to increase the number of passenger flights between the two countries, after it fell sharply following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.In May 2023, the US Department of Transportation allowed Chinese carriers to operate 12 round-trip passenger flights per week. The number was then increased several times, till it reached 35 in November.The latest increase to 50… -
Origins of the Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival is coming up soon! Learn more about where this holiday came from and some things that you can do to participate in celebrating it, both in the way of the ancients and the way that people do now. As the weather warms up bit by bit, the next important Chinese holiday, the Qingming Festival (清明節 qing ming jie), is drawing closer as well! Also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day or Clear Brightness Day (direct translation of the words that make up its Chinese name), it’s usually celebrated in the first few days of April of the Gregorian calendar—in 2022, it’ll be on April 5th. But where did this festival come from, and how has its related traditions evolved over time? And what are some different ways that you participate in celebrating it as a hanfu and ancient chinese culture enthusiast? Let’s address these questions one by one. How did the Qingming Festival begin? Originally, the Qingming Festival wasn’t called 清明節 at all. It was called the Hánshí Jié(寒食節), the Cold Food Festival, and had a very rich backstory to it. During the Spring and Autumn period of the Zhou Dynasty, in the Jin State (晉), a prince…
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