Inventions
The Chinese invented this fabric, which was considered a luxury item and used to create fine clothing.
Silk
This is the most important holiday in China, celebrating the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
Chinese New Year
This famous dim sum dish consists of a small dough wrapper filled with seasoned pork or shrimp, typically steamed or fried.
Dumplings
This is the capital city of China.
Beijing
This is the official language spoken in China.
Mandarin
This Chinese invention, which dates back to the Han Dynasty, greatly influenced navigation and is used to determine direction.
Compass
This holiday marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with lantern displays.
Lantern Festival
This popular Chinese snack is made by deep-frying dough, often served during festivals like Chinese New Year.
Spring rolls
This river is the second-longest in China.
Yellow River
This is the currency used in China.
Yuan (or renminbi)
This explosive material, invented in China, was originally used for fireworks and later for weapons.
Gunpowder
This holiday, held on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, is famous for dragon boat races and eating zongzi (rice dumplings).
Dragon Boat Festival
This rice-based dish, commonly served with a variety of meats and vegetables, is a staple food in many regions of China, often enjoyed in the form of fried rice.
Fried rice
This large city in southern China is famous for its Cantonese cuisine and is also a major international port.
Guangzhou
This is the national animal of China, often associated with peace and good fortune.
Giant panda
The Chinese first created this musical instrument, which is a type of zither with strings, around 5000 years ago.
Guzheng
This holiday, held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, celebrates the harvest moon and the eating of mooncakes.
Mid-Autumn Festival
This dish, originating from Sichuan, is known for its bold flavors and the numbing sensation provided by Sichuan peppercorns.
Mapo Tofu
This is the world’s largest desert, located in the northern part of China.
Gobi Desert
This landmark, located in Beijing, was once the imperial palace of Chinese emperors and is now a popular tourist site.
Forbidden City
This device, invented by the Chinese, is used to measure earthquakes and is considered one of the earliest seismographs.
Seismoscope
This holiday, celebrated on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, is known for honoring the spirits of the deceased, including offering food and burning incense.
Ghost Festival
This dish, often served during Chinese New Year, consists of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with sweet or savory fillings.
Zongzi
This mountain is known for its stunning beauty and is one of China’s most famous landmarks, located in the eastern part of the country.
Mount Huang (Huangshan)
What is the unlucky number in China?
Four