Believe it or not, this is not an artwork crafted by a human artist but a plant created by nature. Ganoderma, a genus of polypore mushrooms that grow on wood, is traditionally regarded in China as having a magic effect on youthful looking and longevity. In Chinese folk tales, some certain types of Ganoderma are also described as possessing a power […]
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There are more than 380 varieties of tea-trees growing around the world, of which over 260 are in southern China, mainly in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces. Apart from the different species of tea trees, based on the time of fermentation, Chinese tea products can also be categorised into 6 major flavours: Green Tea, White Tea, […]
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In the beginning of a spring night, there was a full moon freely floating in the sky over the Forbidden City in Beijing. For capturing the best shots of the lone celestial traveller, a group of local photography lovers gathered on the Viewing Hill, the backdrop of the palace, where the last emperor of Ming Dynasty hang himself in 1644 […]
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Lake No Worries (Mochou 莫愁湖), located west to Qinhuai River with a total area 32 hectares, was a man-made waterway created about 1,500 years ago. It was initially called Stone City Lake, and assumed the current name in tribute to a local woman maned Mochou known for her beauty, talent and miserable life. As a huge pond in the urban centre of […]
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Winter Plum is native to China, mainly growing in the Yangtze River delta region, including Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou, with the biggest plum garden in Wuxi. The plum normally blossoms in mid-winter during January and February when all flowers die and the land is pale in colour. The plum trees can grow to 4–10 metres tall and the flowers with […]
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A friend in need is a friend indeed, that is true in human world and also true in the world of red pandas. A Red Panda Hit by Tree in Earthquake In a 2014 earthquake in Yunnan, a red panda named Cycle in Puer Sunriver National Park was hit by a falling tree. For a day or so, the wildlife protection […]
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A male macaque has been indulging in the monkey’s dirty business in China for six years, local media reported. According to Wuhan residents, the creature is wandering around the centre of the capital city of Hubei province harassing young ladies, and its favorite pastime is to jump out of a shadowy corner unexpectedly and hold a girl’s leg when she passes […]
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It is said that humans are largely controlled by emotions while animals are generally ruled by instinct. Then is it possible for a monkey and a man to form a deep-felt friendship based on mutual appreciation, trust and respect? A Chance Meeting One day in March five years ago, in 2009, Chinese villager Xiao, a native of Mayang River Nature […]
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