The document provides information on China, its culture, architecture, food, and clothing. It notes that China has over 1.35 billion people and is located in East Asia. The architecture varies regionally and historically, ranging from wooden structures in the past to modern concrete and brick buildings. Traditional Chinese food includes dishes like Peking duck, noodles, rice, and 'Beggar's Chicken' wrapped in lotus leaves. Clothing also varied by region and social class over time, with traditional Hanfu outfits and different shoe styles for men and women of varying social statuses.
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China
1. China is a sovereign state located in East Asia.
It is the world's most populous country, with
a population of over 1.35 billion.
2. According to the geography , the climate, the culture,
the religion, the customs, the ancient Chinese
buildings have many different designs. The most
representative architectural types reflected in
Sichegiouan, in the architecture of Hue and rural
residence of Chakka. With their excellent design they
stimulate the interest and the imagination. In the past,
the buildings were made by wood and cloth. In
contrast , nowadays the houses are made of concrete
and bricks. Below there are some pictures that
represent the architectural of China:
5. The food is an integral part of Chinese culture. The main
specialty is the crispy roast duck , noodles and rice.
Another specialty is Beggars Chicken wrapped in
lotus leaves. Other dishes are chicken or pork with sauce ,
fried beef with chillis sauce and boiled vegetables,
chicken and grilled pork croquettes. In addition , another
is the birds nest soup. Moreover , one of the most
traditional dishes is the fish that is still alive. Whats more ,
a specialty that should be mentioned is the Drim Sum :
a variety of mini crepes and all kinds of seafood , meat or
sweets. You can also try dog , monkey and snake . The
Chinese cuisine is one of the spiciest of the world. Finally,
the Chinese cuisine includes frogs legs and smoked duck.
8. Chinese clothing is ancient and modern. Chinese clothing
has varied by region and time, and is recorded by the artifacts
and arts of Chinese culture.
Traditional Chinese clothing is broadly referred to as Hanfu
with many variations such as traditional Chinese academic
dress. Depending on one's status in society, each social class
had a different sense of fashion. Most Chinese men wore
Chinese black cotton shoes, but wealthy higher class people
would wear tough black leather shoes for formal occasions.
Very rich and wealthy men would wear very bright, beautiful
silk shoes sometimes having leather on the inside. Women
would wear silk shoes, with certain wealthy women
practicing bound feet wearing coated Lotus shoes as a status
symbol .