Where in Asia
How many provinces does China have?
What is 22
This imperial palace complex in Beijing is made up of nearly 1,000 buildings and was home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
What is the Forbidden City?
Your parent says, “Did you eat yet?” What are they probably really saying?
What is I care about you / I love you
Known for the flavour profile málà, this regional Chinese cuisine combines spicy heat with a numbing sensation from peppercorns.
What is Sichuan Cuisine
In the legend of the 12 zodiac race, this animal came in 8th place, after the Horse and before the Monkey.
What is Goat/Sheep/Ram
This Chinese city is famous for its Terracotta Warriors.
What is Xi’an?
This ancient Chinese military strategy text is so influential you can still find it today in bookstores like Indigo.
What is The Art of War
Wear a jacket, you’ll get sick” is usually said when parents are worried about this.
What is Being cold / catching a cold
Often deep-fried and served with chili sauce or pickled vegetables, this pungent fermented street food is known for smelling stronger than it tastes.
What is stinky tofu?
This Chinese instrument is a seven-string zither associated with scholars, poetry, and calm traditional music.
What is Guqin
This long river is the longest river in China and the longest river in Asia.
What is the Yangtze River?
This ancient trade route connected China with Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
What is the Silk Road
Before you leave the house, your parent asks, “Where are you going? Who are you going with? What time are you coming back?” They are probably showing this.
What is Overprotectiveness / concern for your safety
This Cantonese roast pork is known for its red glaze and sweet-savory flavor.
What is Char siu
Officially opened in 2024, this Toronto museum founded by Dr. Joseph Wong is the first in the world dedicated to educating and commemorating the history of World War II in Asia.
What is the WongAvery Asia-Pacific Peace Museum
This Chinese scenic area in Qingyuan, Guangdong is home to the famous giant hand-shaped cliffside platform.
What is Gulong Canyon / Gulong Gorge?
This navigational invention from ancient China became essential for sea travel and later helped connect East and West through exploration and trade.
What is Compass
When your parent says “Don’t date until you’re done school,” they are probably worried dating will become this.
What is A distraction
This Cantonese soup is slow-simmered for hours with ingredients like pork bones, dried herbs, vegetables, and dried seafood.
What is Chinese slow-cooked soup / 老火湯 (lo foh tong)?
This golden-furred primate, known for its blue face and upturned nose, is native to the mountain forests of central and southwestern China.
What is the Golden snub-nosed monkey
This desert in Xinjiang is one of the largest sandy deserts in the world and is sometimes called the “place of no return.”
What is Taklamakan Desert
This Ming dynasty admiral led massive “treasure voyages” across the Indian Ocean, reaching places like Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and East Africa.
What is Zheng He?
When your parent says, “Why can’t you be more like your cousin?” they are using this classic family tactic.
What is comparison pressure?
This sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves is eaten during Dragon Boat Festival.
What is zongzi?
Often appearing in wedding and banquet imagery, this symbolic pair represents harmonious union, with one creature linked to the emperor and the other to the empress.
What are the Dragon and Phoenix?