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Gaining cultural insights into China offers a deeper understanding of this vast and ancient civilization, where traditions, values, and customs have been passed down through millennia.
From Confucianism’s influence on social behavior to the symbolism in Chinese art and architecture, these cultural elements are woven into the fabric of daily life.
Understanding these insights not only enhances your travel experience but also fosters greater appreciation for China’s unique heritage.
Whether you’re exploring traditional festivals, engaging with local customs, or delving into Chinese philosophy, these cultural insights provide valuable context that enriches your journey through this fascinating country.
A few days ago, my cellphone rang. It was my wife calling from Lijiang, a poetic old town in Yunnan Province in the landlocked southwest China. She was on her solo trip there. She told me that she had her right ankle broken and she got the disappointing result after X-rayed in a local hospital.
Two days ago, I made a solo long-distance drive from my hometown Hangzhou all the way up north to Beijing which I call my second hometown where I once lived consecutively for 20 years. And now I still stay on and off in Beijing with strong nostalgic feeling for this great city.
In the past 10 years I’ve been living on and off mainly between my home country China and Canada. Now each time when I return to Hangzhou – my hometown in China, I don’t feel much difference or any inconvenience materially as I did 10 years ago. The reason is very simple: The West is “in” China now.