{"id":669464,"date":"2022-04-27T16:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T13:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=669464"},"modified":"2022-04-27T20:19:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T17:19:37","slug":"interesting-facts-about-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/interesting-facts-about-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Interesting facts about China"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chinese have established themselves as a hardworking people since ancient times. This is confirmed by the built Great Wall of China, which has been preserved almost unchanged to our times. In addition to a population of 1 billion and the invention of gunpowder, this country is able to surprise<\/a> many more. Let's try together to figure out what exactly.<\/p>\n

If you are planning a vacation<\/a> in this amazing country<\/a>, I recommend exploring the China Itinerary for 9 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A bit of history<\/a><\/h2>\n

As we know, in English the name of China<\/a> sounds like “China”. And this name came from the Qin dynasty, whose representatives united all the lands of China into a single state.<\/p>\n

It is believed that China is almost the most ancient civilization on our plane<\/a>t. Some sights<\/a> and man-made inventions that were found during archaeological excavations date back to 6000 BC. The local dialect is also deeply rooted in antiquity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Interest<\/a>ing Facts<\/h2>\n

If you count all the island<\/a>s that are located near the Chinese coast, the figure will easily exceed 5 thousa<\/a>nd.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

Many have heard or even tried an unusual cookie, inside<\/a> of which there is some kind of prediction. It is believed to be an old Chinese tradition. But this is not so at all. The cookie was actually invented by a worker at a San Francisco<\/a> candy factory back in 1920.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

The title of the “Flower Kingdom” is more than justified by this eastern state. After all, it was here that many plants were bred that can be found on plantations, in flower pots and flower beds around the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n

inventions<\/h2>\n

Many people know that China is the birthplace of gunpowder. But after all, the fantasy of the Eastern people was not limited to this. It is authentically known that the compass, paper and printing were invented here. And members of the imperial family were the first to experience the delights of toilet paper.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition, it was the Chinese inventors who first showed the world a mechanical clock and a device for determining the center<\/a> of an earthquake and its magnitude.<\/p>\n

A kite first appeared in the sky here. Scientists claim that the invention dates back to 3000 BC. And their purpose was not at all the same as today. The first kites were one of the elements of intimidation of the enemy on the battlefield. And sailors on ships could, with the help of this invention, predict when it is better to set off.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

For the right to be called the birthplace of the most popular game in the world – football – China may well compete. If you believe the same historical chronicles, that the ancestors of modern Chinese could well have “chased a round one” across the field as early as the first century BC.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

But ping-pong, which has gained amazing popularity in the country, was not invented by the Chinese at all. England is considered the birthplace of this game.<\/p>\n

Another controversial point concerns the invention of the parachute. Officially, this discovery is attributed to the Italian genius Leonardo da Vinci. But there is historical evidence that the Chinese long before this were tied to the back of giant kites and successfully conquered the airspace.<\/p>\n

The Chinese were the first to extract and use natural gas for heating. And already by the 2nd century BC. had knowledge of the role of the heart in the human body.<\/p>\n

Most popular<\/h2>\n

Cricket fights are the most popular entertainment<\/a> in China. In general, there is a special relationship with these insects. In many homes of Chinese children<\/a>, the place of a pet is unconditionally given to these representatives of the world of tiny insects.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

The most popular occupation of the Chinese is collecting stamps.<\/p>\n

Chinese ice cream is considered one of the most popular products. By the way, cool sweetness was invented here. The first dish consisted of only two ingredients – milk and snow.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazing Quirks<\/h2>\n

In China, long nails were a sign of nobility and high status, and thin legs, which were caused by muscle atrophy and were created using special tight bandages, were recognized as very sexy.<\/p>\n

In the country, because of the program to limit the population, there was an imbalance of the sexes. Parents prefer boys. Today there are 32 million more of them than girls.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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