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Chinese food, made from various kinds of materials, can be classified as the "Eight Cuisines". The flavor of them differs from each other but all of them attract people to sample with their dainty taste. Establishing the form of a genre includs history, cooking features, geography, climate, resources and life styles, In China, the royal families pay lots of attentions to their food both in materials and cooking techniques.

The tea, favored by many people throughout the world, originates in china 4000 years ago and has become one of the three major beverages on earth. There are varied
types of tea in China, and most of the best tea grows on the mountain peak.Tea is classified according to the way it is made. Principally, there are green tea, black tea and Oolong tea.

China has been making liquors since 2700 years ago by making the corns sweet and then fermenting that compound. Chinese white spirit is well known on earth by winning goldprize at some International Exhibition Fairs and it has varied kinds and tastes. It is a necessary for entertaining guests at banquets in china with spirit
providing with exquisite wine sets.

Chinese handiworks, which were specially made for Emperors in China ancient times, have a good reputation internationally, such as cloisonn, jades, tapestries, ivory carvings etc. At present, many technologies of
making such handiwork have been lost and so it is very difficult to produce them, and thats why most of the handiworks are sold at a high price.

China, being a country with vast land and abundant recourses, has an amount of unique special products such as ginsengs, which is believed to help people stay young and healthy, and Lingzhi, which has a story that it could let a dead man regain his life.Almost every province or autonomous region has its own special local products, making the local place famous throught the nation, and even the world.

Chinese Kung fu has a high reputation
throughout the world, and the excellent performances of some action stars like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Lee mostly come from it. In china there is a saying that all martial arts originate at Shaolin Temple, known as the cradle of Chinese Kung fu. The theory of Kung Fu is based upon classical Chinese philosophy.

Acrobatics is one kind of Chinese traditional performing arts, and some of the stunt of it can even be performed by children without special training. Acrobatics troupes of China are invited to other countries for
performing show frequently and win the gold medal at international competitions. At present, China has been known as the top one in acrobatics.

Beijing opera, which movements and techniques are similar to the dance styles of the Tang Dynasty, has its origin in primitive songs and dances of ancient times and is known as one of the three performances on earth. Every year, many heads of state from different countries come to China to
appreciate it, and thus it is viewed as one of elegant art for entertaining important guests.

Religions consist of an important part of Chinese culture, and the Buddhism and the Taoism are the two majors in China. Taoism, which major thought is to preserve ones
health, has existed in China since the ancient times with lots of secret recipes to keep healthy. And also, stories have it that Taoism has elixirs that help the old people feel rejuvenated.

China has many festivals, to which the Chinese pay a lot of attention, since the ancient times, and almost every festival has a good legend. And the Spring Festival, promising a new years coming, is the grandest festival that people held grand activities and sumptuous banquets to celebrate. The eve of the New Year is a special time for family and friends.

China is known as a land of courtesy and propriety with its history, and the etiquette is highly valued by the Chinese. At meeting, dining, apologizing, and celebrating, the
Chinese act it according with the etiquette. And there is a custom that you should deal with others as he deals with you among Chinese people.

Chinese costume culture has lasted for thousands of years and each of Chinese 56 nationalities has its own particular clothes. It pays particular attention to the workmanship and the materials. The clothes dressed by the Emperor and the Empress, decorated
with pearls, jades and embroidery, are made of spun gold or silk. All of them are good artworks with high value.