Discover China

1. Discover China By 叶文静

2. Question: When talking about China, what suitable words will you think of to describe her? beautiful large/wide ancient mysterious civilized ancient country vast territory & abundant resources with a long history

3. How many aspects do you think the foreigners are most interested in or curious about?

4. THREE SECTIONS : geographical location Ⅰ. Geography places of interest Festivals Food culture Ⅱ. Custom & Culture Art and Architecture Entertainment The Chinese Zodiac III. culture difference between China and Germany

6. Quiz China is the ________ largest country in the world. third The top and second largest countries are ________ and __________. Russia Canada

8. Located in the ________ part of the ______ contient, China occupies an area of _______ square kilometers. eastern Asian 960

10. [hi'mɒlәjәn] Himalayan Wester China’s ___________ Mountains are often reffered to as the roof of the world. Mount _______________(known to the west as Mount _________) is the peak. Qomolangma Everest /gu:mulanma/

11. Places of Historical and Cultural Interest in China Chairman Mao Zedong said in one of his poems: "Our motherland is so rich in beauty." This is a most concise summary of China's geographical features. Through a recent national poll, the following have been recognized as the Top Ten Places of Scenic Beauty and Historical Interest in China:

12. 1. the Great Wall The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world. It is an awe-inspiring feat(功绩) of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path over rugged（崎岖的） country and steep mountains takes in some great scenery.

13. 2. the Forbidden City

14. the Forbidden City, imperial palace is located in the center of Beijing. For five hundred years, emperors and their family members have lived in this palace. The Forbidden City is one of the most popular tourist spots to visit in Beijing next to the Great Wall.

15. 3. Mount Huangshan in Anhui

16. Of all the notable mountains in China, Mount Huangshan, to be found in the south of Anhui province, is probably the most famous. Mt. Huangshan can boast not only of its magnificence but also its abundant resources and great variety of zoological species, for which it has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site.

17. 4. the West Lake in Hangzhou

18. Located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, It possesses rich cultural relics and historic sites and is endowed with touching myths and legends. With over 40 attractive spots and more than 30 key cultural relics and historic sites such as Lingyin Temple and Yuewang (Yue Fei) Grave Temple, the West Lake is regarded as a famous historical culture-oriented tourist attraction in China.

19. 5. Guilin land- scape

20. Guilin is a key tourist city of well-known culture and history in china . People who come to Guilin for a visit are deeply impressed by its natural beauty. Guilin is situated along the Lijiang River,which is an attraction in itself.The beauty of water and the Karst(岩溶) peaks have attracted travelers to this area for centuries.

21. 6. the Three Gorges of the Yangtze

22. The Three Gorges are grand canyons(峡谷) situated in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River. namely Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge . with breath-taking sceneries, it makes its way deep into and through the Wushan Mountains, forming the most spectacular and absorbing gorges.

23. 7. gardens in Suzhou

24. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are a group of gardens in Suzhou, Jiangsu province which were added to UNESCOs on the World Heritage List.They include many key features of classical Chinese garden design

25. 8. The terra-cotta warriors and horses

26. The terra-cotta warriors and horses of the Qin Dynasty are called the Eighth Miracle in the World. They were all molded on real people and horses. The terra-cotta warriors are about 1.8m in height, with different appearance and stately expression, attracting large numbers of Chinese and foreign visitors.

27. 9. the Summer Resort of Chengde

28. Located in the city of Chengde in northeastern Hebei province, it was where Qing emperors spent their summer days. It is China’s largest imperial garden. Twice the size of Beijing’s Summer Palace, construction spanned nearly ninety years. It has a simple but elegant layout and was built by the natural mountains and rivers. In 1994, the Imperial Summer Villa became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

29. 10. the Sun and Moon Lake in Taiwan

30. Surrounded by green mountains, Sun Moon Lake is the pearl of Central Taiwan. Sun Moon Lake is the largest natural lake in Taiwan. The Eastern part of the lake is round like the sun, while the western part is shaped like a crescent (月牙)moon - hence comes the name "Sun Moon Lake".

31. Ⅱ. Custom & Culture Festivals 1. Spring festival Chinese New Year falls on the first day of the first lunar month. It is the most important festival for the Chinese people and is when all family members get together, similar to Christmas or Thanksgiving in the West.

32. key words: luxurious dinner on New year’s Eve a whole fish, to represent togetherness and abundance, and a chicken for prosperity Noodles represent long life nian gao in the south &dumplings in the north gift money to the children temple fair pay New Year's call

33. lighting fireworks Spring Festival couplets Wishing you prosperity Peace all year round Business flourishes

34. May all your wishes come true Safe trip wherever you go Wishing you every success Everything goes well

35. Promoting to a higher position Harmony brings wealth Money and treasures will be plentiful

36. 2. Lantern Festival The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival（元宵节）, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. And it is further enriched by the customary lantern riddle parties. The riddles are stuck on the surface of some of the lanterns for people to guess.

37. 糙 饭（打一字）。 一劳永逸（打陕西一地名）。 长安 八哥 多兄长（打一动物名）

38. Besides entertainment and beautiful lanterns, another important part of the Lantern Festival is eating small dumpling balls made of rice flour with sweet fillings, which is called “Yuanxiao” in Chinese.

39. 3. Tomb Sweeping Festival Qingming, literally clear and bright, is the most important springtime festival. It is also called the Tomb Sweeping Festival, as people visit the gravesites of their ancestors, pay respect to the dead at their tombs and hold memorial ceremonies in honor of their ancestors. people also spend some time cleaning the gravesite area.

40. But it is not just a day for mourning the dead. The festival is celebrated two weeks after the Equinox(昼夜平分时), and the dates usually turn out to be the 4th, 5th, or 6th of April. With the coming of spring, nature wakes up, dressing the world in green. Therefore, the day is also a happy occasion for outdoor activities, such as picnicking, kite flying and dancing. This might be an important reason why this festival has been very popular for thousands of years.

41. 4. Mid-Autumn Festival Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month，it is the time when the moon is said to be at its brightest and fullest. In ancient China, emperors offered sacrifices to the sun in spring and to the moon in autumn.

42. People enjoy the full, bright moon and eat mooncakes on that day. Mooncakes are to Mid-Autumn Festival what mince pies are to Christmas. The round cakes traditionally have a sweet filling of lotus seed paste or red bean paste and often have one or more salted duck eggs in the center to represent the moon.

43. 5. The Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. For thousands of years, the festival has been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice（糯米）wrapped to form a pyramid using bamboo or reed leaves) and racing dragon boats.

44. The festival is best known for its dragon-boat races, especially in the southern provinces where there are many rivers and lakes， which commemorates the death of Qu Yuan , an honest minister who is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.

45. 2. Traditional diet& Chinese food culture It is not easy to brief the civilization of Chinese Food in a short message, it is because, there are more than 56 folks inside the Mainland China, and the large area causes difference dining habits among the difference districts. But Chinese food is most well known for its various flavors(味道) and ingredients(配料).

46. Not same to the people living in western area, Chinese used to have their dinner together with all the family members, sitting around a table and each person will have one set of dining tool in front of them, including two bowls which one for rice and another for soup, one pairs of chopsticks. (Chinese always have soup during or after dining.) They will share the food dishes which were made and put into the central of table.

47. There are so many traditional and special Chinese foods, according to the folk culture, district, religion, and festival. For the famous classes divided by district, there are style of Guangdong, Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, North-West, and so on…or by folk, there are kejia, Yunan, Fujian, etc. These all above mentioned styles are well-known in the worldwide.

48. Doufu(Bean curd) Steamed Fish Dim Sum Lobster Eggs In Tea chowmein

49. Cooking methods • Stir-frying • deep-frying • steaming • braising 炸 清蒸 炒 红烧

50. chopsticks in China China is the hometown of chopsticks, or Kuaizi in Chinese. The invention of chopsticks reflects the wisdom of Chinese ancient people. A pair of chopsticks, though they look simple, can nip, pick, rip and stir food.