Discovering China: Journey with Zoe!
Join us in exploring the cultural facets of China. Are you intrigued by Chinese cuisine and their vibrant festivals? If so, delve into this article and consider experiencing China firsthand someday.
Meet Zoe!
大家好，我叫汪彦婷，也可以叫我Zoe，我是北爱荷华大学和上海电机学院合作项目（国际经济与贸易专业）的转学生，在商学院会计专业读大三。在课余时间，我喜欢听音乐、看电影我来自中国，是土生土长的上海人，我性格开朗真诚，mbti是infp。我喜欢运动，喜欢骑自行车，打篮球和游泳。在uni的第一个半月里，我就喜欢上了uni和cedar falls，在这里我遇到了很多友好善良的人，也尝试了攀岩、划皮艇，一切对我来说都是新的挑战。
Hello, everyone. My name is Wang Yanting, or Zoe. I am a junior majoring in accounting and a transfer student of the cooperation program between University of Northern Iowa and Shanghai Dianji University (International Economics and Trade). In my spare time, I like listening to music and watching movies.
I am from China, a native of Shanghai, I am outgoing and sincere, mbti is infp. I like sports. I like riding my bike, playing basketball and swimming. During my first month and a half at uni, I fell in love with uni and cedar falls, where I met a lot of friendly and kind people and tried rock climbing, kayaking, and everything was a new challenge for me.Zoe – Undergraduate Student
Where is China?
China officially the People’s Republic of China is a country in East Asia. It is the world’s second-most populous country with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and borders fourteen countries by land, tied with Russia as having the most of any country in the world.
✨Shanghai
✨Shanghai is in the east of China.
It is about 6,340 square kilometers. It draws much attention from all over the world and is renowned as an international metropolis. Situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, it served as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, and cultural center in East China.
Two must-see places: The Bund and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
The Bund: Speaking of Shanghai, you must go to the fat Bund of the Huangpu River. It is an iconic window of Shanghai and a symbol of the bustling city of Shanghai.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Shanghai is very beautiful during the day, and Shanghai is a unique scene at night. Shanghai is most beautiful at night.
✨Beijing, the capital city of China
Is a vibrant and historical metropolis. Beijing has a rich history dating back over 3,000 years, and it has served as the capital for several dynasties.
One of the most iconic landmarks in Beijing is the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient structure stretches over 13,000 miles and is a testament to China’s rich cultural heritage.
Also referred to as the Palace Museum in the modern days, the Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing. It is an ancient architectural complex with a history of more than 600 years. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, twenty-four emperors lived here ruling China for nearly 500 years.
✨Xian, capital of China’s Shaanxi Province
Capital of China’s Shaanxi Province has seen the rise and fall of a great number of dynasties. It served intermittently as the capital of 13 dynasties over 1200 years. There are countless historic sites and natural scenery spread in and around the city, such as the world-famous Terra Cotta Warriors, the city wall of the Ming Dynasty, the Qian Mausoleum and so on.
Traditional food in China
Chinese dumplings
Chinese people all over China love Jiaozi, also known as Chinese dumplings. They prepare them by wrapping minced meat and vegetables in a thin dough wrapper, and then cook them by boiling, steaming, or pan-frying.
Jiaozi serves as a symbol of prosperity and good luck, and people often serve them during the Chinese New Year.
Traditional Costumes of China
4 Traditional Chinese Clothing and Dress: Hanfu, Qipao, Tang Suit, Zhongshan Suit
Festivals in China
Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. In Chinese, people commonly refer to the festival as the Spring Festival.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also referred to as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a harvest festival that Chinese culture celebrates. They observe it on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, coinciding with a full moon at night. This corresponds to mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday which occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, which corresponds to late May or June in the Gregorian calendar.
People celebrate Laba Festival as a traditional Chinese holiday on the eighth day of the month of La, the twelfth month of the Chinese calendar.
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