Shenzhen then and now: Shekou – That’s Shenzhen
WEBA good 20 kilometers of highway separated it from Shenzhen, while Hong Kong and Macau were just a quick ferry ride away. Though liminal and separate, Shekou flourished and expanded. Photo courtesy of The Nanhai Hotel. Part of that expansion came from land reclamation. This enlarged the physical area of Shekou and left …
INFOGRAPHIC: The Languages Spoken in China - Thatsmags.com
WEBJun 11, 2016 · 29 0. China has a lot of languages and dialects — 298 to be exact, according to Ethnologue. The languages spoken by China's 56 recognized ethnic groups belong to at least nine different families, from the official languages (Standard Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Portuguese) to those spoken in China's …
Head to Head: The Donkey Burger – That’s Beijing - Thatsmags.com
WEBJun 17, 2013 · Challenger: Fat Wang (in Beijing for three generations) Digs: Small, sterile, fast food vibe Meat: Dry donkey, roughly chopped with green chilies, relatively lean, and lacks the savory ambiguities found in most donkey burgers. Huo Shao: Magic. Charred perfectly to a brown and black crisp, enhanced with salt. Wang’s bread is longer and thinner than most, and it’s damn good.
High-Speed Trains Now Have Food Delivery, Here's How to Order
WEBJul 17, 2017 · Step 3: Create an account. If you don't have an account on the official China Railway website, you'll be prompted to create one now. To do so, click 'Register.'. Next, fill in your details. To verify your phone number, you'll be asked to send the text '999' to phone number '12306.'. Wait for a reply containing a six-digit code.
Mamahuhu, the China Comedy Video Troupe Everyone Knows
WEBJun 30, 2020 · This story is part of our June 2020 cover story, a series of articles profiling internationals who have made – or are making – an impact in China.To read more fascinating profiles from this series, click here. The team behind comedy troupe Mamahuhu are unquestionably among China’s most celebrated entertainers. From their hallowed ranks a number of seriously talented expatriate comedians ...
Explainer: The Story Behind Dragon Boat Festival
WEBJun 6, 2024 · The Explainer is where we explain an aspect of Chinese life.Simple. So now you know. Dragon Boat Festival, aka Duanwujie 端午节, is a traditional Chinese holiday that commemorates the life and death of the famous scholar and poet Qu Yuan, who lived during the Warring States period of the Zhou Dynasty in around 300 BC.. The festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese ...
25 of Shanghai's Best Nightclubs – That’s Shanghai - Thatsmags.com
WEBNov 4, 2016 · Fusion. Owned by Sino Group, Shanghai's largest club conglomerate, Fusion follows a similar model to sister EDM club MYST, albeit with a better sound and visual system and larger dancefloor. This place is a safe bet if you're rolling with a group who just want a drink and a dance, and is popular with a young crowd of both expats and locals.
The Curious History of China's Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle
WEBDec 11, 2020 · The ‘inside-painted’ part refers to painting that is literally done on the inside of a small bottle usually made of glass, crystal, agate, or another material. The artist uses a curved-tip brush pen to draw backward. As for the ‘snuff’ part, this refers simply to the fact that many in China used to use the bottles to store snuff tobacco.
Explainer: How China Got its Flag – Thatsmags.com
WEB21 hours ago · According to Communist myth, the flag was only sewn the day before, by the seamstress Zhao Wenrei. In less than 24 hours after Zhao finished sewing, Zeng's flag was hoisted above Tiananmen Square, proudly declaring the founding of the nation (even for the bourgeoisie). Zeng reportedly received RMB5 million for his work - …
WIN! Adam Lambert on his new album, Queen and China
WEBDec 29, 2015 · Adam Lambert on his new album, Queen and China. From struggling musical theater singer to rocking 200,000 people in Ukraine with Queen, Adam Lambert has enjoyed a wild ride. The runner-up in the 2009 edition of American Idol has transcended the reality show thanks to his signature glam-rock style and powerful voice.