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In pics: Peony flowers bloom in Luoyang, C China’s Henan
Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Peony flowers are currently in their prime viewing period in Luoyang, known as "the city of peonies," in central China's Henan Province, drawing crowds of both domestic and international visitors. The peony, known for its bright colors and elegant appearance, symbolizes wealth, auspiciousness, happiness, and prosperity. It is considered a premier garden ornamental flower and is nicknamed the "King of Flowers." As an imperial capital across 13 dynasties, Luoyang boasts more than 1,600 years of history in peony cultivation and is claimed to have the country's finest peonies. The city is home to over 1,400 peony varieties, featuring nine colors and 10 shapes. Photo shows a blossoming peony flower in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows a blossoming peony flower in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China… -
turquoise
Turquoise Basic Introduction to TurquoiseTurquoise, the holy stone, can accumulate wealth, heal illnesses, ward off evil, prevent accidents, and improve both mental and physical health. It is universally recognized as a lucky stone. Actually, Turkey does not produce turquoise; it was likely named so because ancient Persian turquoise was initially transported through Turkey to Europe. Product FeaturesThe color ranges from sky blue to green, depending on the ratio of copper and iron content in the mineral. It generally appears in microcrystalline form as a blocky aggregate with a pearly fracture, usually as an outer shell or in nodular form. Currently, artificial turquoise can be synthesized in laboratories, but like synthetic crystals, its color is very uniform, differing from natural turquoise which often has irregularities or other inclusions of different colors, making them easy to distinguish. History and FolkloreWearing turquoise signifies prosperity. A gift is believed to bring more luck than something purchased oneself. Persian men often wore turquoise rings on their little fingers when traveling, while women wore them in hopes of becoming pregnant. In the Middle East, it is also considered a symbol of prosperity. People generally believe that wearing this gemstone brings good fortune, hence men also wear… -
NW China’s Xinjiang turns ice, snow resources into thriving industries
Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has leveraged its abundant ice and snow resources to develop new business models, attracting more people to the frozen wonderland while generating wealth for local people. Xinjiang is now home to a total of 101 ski resorts, 27 ice rinks, and 60 ice and snow parks. Take Jiangjun Mountain ski resort in Altay city for instance. It has seen more skiers these years, including tourists and local students. "My family used to only go sightseeing during winter. But this year, we specifically hired an instructor to teach our two children how to ski," said Huang Jianzhong, a tourist from Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. A child skies at Jiangjun Mountain ski resort in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 19, 2023. Altay is emerging as a popular ski destination as its three ski resorts - Jiangjun Mountain, Koktokay and Jikepulin - offer better terrain variety and a longer ski season. ( tasteallchina /Ding Lei) According to Lyu Yaoping, an instructor of a ski school at Jiangjun Mountain, when Lyu arrived here as a coach four years ago, there were only 50-plus coaches in the entire school, but the number has since grown… -
How to Make Stir-Fried Cabbage
The water content in cabbage is approximately 90%, and it is low in calories. Additionally, it contains a wealth of nutrients, such as large amounts of Vitamin C and fiber. Cabbage also contains Vitamin U, which many other vegetables do not have. Vitamin U can decompose nitrosamines. Regular consumption of cabbage can also prevent aging and has antioxidant properties.Dry Chili Stir-Fried CabbageIngredients:Main ingredient: 400g cabbage. Seasonings: salt, scallion, Sichuan pepper, blended oil.Preparation:1. Wash the scallions and cut them into sections. Cut the dry chili peppers into pieces. Wash the cabbage and tear it into chunks. Soak for a while, then drain and set aside.2. Pour an appropriate amount of blended oil into a wok. When hot, turn to low heat, add the Sichuan pepper and fry until the aroma comes out, then remove the Sichuan pepper. Add the dry chili peppers and scallion sections and stir-fry to release the fragrance.3. Add the cabbage, an appropriate amount of oyster sauce, switch to high heat, and quickly stir-fry until the cabbage is cooked. Season with an appropriate amount of salt, stir-fry evenly, and serve.Oyster Sauce Stir-Fried CabbageIngredients:Main ingredient: 500g cabbage. Seasonings: 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons… -
Anxi Tieguanyin Tea
One of the joys of travel in China is the authentic, fragrance-rich Chinese tea and profound Chinese tea culture & history. By enjoying a cup of tea, you have a glance of the haunting Chinese tea culture. In southeast China's Fujian Province, a pretty mountainous country named Anxi produces Tie Guan Yin – a superior variety of oolong tea in China. Anxi is the birthplace of Tie Guan Yin. Loacal Chinese tea farmers here began to plant this special tea in 1725 during Qing Dynasty. After that, Anxi ushered in its heyday of tea production. The “Inner Anxi” is the main producing area of tieguanyin tea, with the exceptional advantage of warm climate (the mean annual temperature is 15-18 degrees centigrade), abundant rainfall (the annual rainfall is 1700 – 1900 mm), a large area of acid red soil, and being locked with continuous hills. Why is called Tie Guan Yin? Tie Guan Yin is not only a name for the tea but also for the tree. The tree is not plump, but a bit week, with thick and dark green leaves. The edge of each leave is a little folded resembling the folded palm of bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (known in Chinese as Guan Yin).… -
A Brief History of the Chinese Civilization Development
Ancient China was one of the largest and most influential empires in Asia, with more than 5000 years of existence, the Chinese built monumental dams and walls that still remain today. With the unparalleled creativity and ambition of their rulers, they managed through great battles to unify China into a powerful empire, even stronger than the great empires of ancient Europe. Let's learn about Chinese civilization development together. Before becoming a great empire, China was submerged in chaos and cruelty of war, made up of several states that fought for total control of the territory. This period would be known by historians as "The Warring States". But it was not until the third century B.C. that a state known as the Qin managed to impose themselves on the other kingdoms by means of their ingenuity and military strength, thus unifying a vast region of China and giving birth to one of the largest empires in history that still survives today. The Qin were strong because of their geographical position, which gave them access to the main navigable rivers of China and because of their rich fertile lands for agriculture, gave them an advantage over their adversaries at the time of combat…
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