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On your next overland trek to Tibet through China's Yunnan province, if you're surprised to hear the locals calling young girls "old lady," don't be! Unlike anywhere else in China, Yunnan is known for the unique custom of calling young girls old ladies, which is just one of the province's "18 Oddities"!                           

"Hot pot" and "dry pot" are two must-try cuisines while traveling in China, especially in Sichuan province and Chongqing municipality, where these two delicious dishes originated from and where both of these dishes have already been recognized as tempting travel attractions. Hot pot and dry pot are actually closely related in Chinese cuisine, but each offers enjoyable differences for diners.

While all countries in the world are fighting with this pandemic situation, China slowly is recovering from the virus, and life in the cities comes back in order.

When you are packing for your next trip to China, go ahead and leave the green hat at home. If you walk around the streets of China wearing a green hat, you will definitely be laughed at or stared at, and not just because you are a foreigner! Why, then, do Chinese people avoid wearing green hats when the color green has no cultural significance whatsoever? The answer is in the cultural connotation that…

A first-time visitor to Tibet stands in front of a local Tibetan. "Tashi delek," says the tourist in greeting to the Tibetan, and back comes the reply: “Tashi delek.” When you visit Tibet for the first time, these two words will be universally understood by native Tibetans, a gracious greeting of blessing which is sure to bring smiles and build instant rapport.