Overview Chinese Name: 龙井虾仁English Name: Longjing Prawns; Fired Shelled Shrimps with Dragon Well Tea; Longjing ShrimpCategory: Zhejiang Cuisine浙菜Main Ingredients: shrimp，Longjing tea Longjing prawns Longjing prawns龙井虾仁 is a famous traditional dish in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is a Zhejiang cuisine. On September 10, 2018, Longjing prawns was rated as one of The Top Ten Classic Dishes In Zhejiang Province浙江省十大经典名菜. Longjing shrimp Longjing shrimp is named after the selected Longjing new tea and shrimp. Longjing shrimp combines tea with shrimp. The whole dish is fresh, soft and tender. The shrimp is white and fresh, and It has a bright color. There is tea fragrance in shrimp and fresh shrimp in tea. After eating, it will have a lasting aftertaste. West Lake According to legend, when Emperor Qianlong乾隆皇帝 of the Qing Dynasty清朝 went to Jiangnan江南, it happened to be the Qingming Festival清明节. He visited the West Lake西湖, and the tea farmers presented him with Longjing new tea. He brought Longjing tea back to the palace. When the imperial chef fried "jade white shrimp玉白虾仁", he put in tea and made the famous dish. Delicious Longjing shrimp Another legend is that inspired by Su Dongpo苏东坡's poem "looking at the south of the Yangtze River望江南"…

Overview Chinese Name: 西湖醋鱼English Name: West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy; Song Sao Fish; West Lake Vinegar FishCategory: Zhejiang Cuisine浙菜Main Ingredients: Grass carp Song Sao Fish West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy西湖醋鱼, also known as Song Sao Fish宋嫂鱼, is a famous traditional dish in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. West Lake Vinegar Fish is mainly cooked with grass carp and other ingredients. It has red and bright color, fresh and tender meat, sweet and sour fragrance, soft and tender taste and crab flavor. On September 10, 2018, West Lake Vinegar Fish was rated as one of The Top Ten Classic Dishes in Zhejiang Province浙江十大名菜. West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy The West Lake西湖 in Hangzhou is surrounded by mountains on three sides, only facing the city on the East, and the lake has formed a double overlapping landform. Coupled with the subtropical monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall, it is a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River, which is very suitable for the growth of grass carp. Hangzhou West Lake According to the notes in the Qing Dynasty清朝, the West Lake Vinegar fish was created by Song Wusao宋五嫂, a famous chef in the Song…

10 Greatest Chinese Love Stories Ever What on earth is love that makes lovers vow to stick together in life and death? Below are the top 10 widespread ancient Chinese love stories / Chinese famous love stories, some are myths or legends, some are literary works, and some are real persons and real stories. Most of them are tragic stories and of course there is also romantic comedy. 1. The Butterfly Lovers 梁祝 The Butterfly Lovers is a Chinese legend which tells a tragic love story between a pair of famous lovers- Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. Their love story is considered as the Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet. The story happened in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317–420). In order to pursue her studies, Zhu Yingtai  disguised herself as a man and decided to go to Hangzhou for further study. During her trip she met Liang Shanbo, a scholar from Kuaiji, they soon became good friends and then sworn brothers.  They studied together in Songshan Academy in Hangzhou for the next three years and Zhu gradually fell in love with Liang. But Liang did not know that Zhu was a woman and failed to notice it. One day Zhu had to go home as her father missed her…

Overview Chinese Name: 神农架风景区English Name: Shennongjia Scenic AreaLocation: Hubei ProvinceType: Natural landscapeRating Level: AAAAA (5A) Shennongjia Scenic Area -神农架风景区 Brief Introduction Shennongjia Scenic Area 神农架风景区is a tall mountain in the western part of Hubei Province with towering peaks. It spans between the Yangtze River长河 and the Han River汉水, with a radius of 3,250 square kilometers. The peaks of the scenic spot are all above 3010 meters above sea level, which can be called the "Roof of Central China华中屋脊". It is a forest eco-tourism area with the theme of green sub-alpine natural scenery, diverse animal and plant species, and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Ancestor Xia Hua-祖始夏华 Its mountains and ravines群山万壑, peaks and peaks are green峰峦迭翠; canyons are carved in the sky峡谷天雕, strange caves are formed奇洞天成; dangerous cliffs and waterfalls fly险崖瀑飞, Jinshi streams锦石溪流; deep mountains and old forests深山老林, clouds and mists云流雾绕, alpine plains高山平原, blue sea and long sky碧海长天, constitute a landscape painting scroll, one after another. A poetry gallery. With its strong charm, it has attracted countless Chinese and foreign tourists and has become a unique tourist attraction. Shennongjia Scenic Area -神农架风景区. Shennongjia Scenic Area is a world geological park, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geological park国家地质公园,…

Overview Chinese Name: 乌镇古镇English Name: Wuzhen, Wuzhen Ancient TownLocation: Tongxiang City, Zhejiang ProvinceType: Historical and cultural heritageRating Level: AAAAA (5A)website:http://www.wuzhen.com.cn/ Wuzhen Ancient Town- 乌镇古镇 Brief Introduction Wuzhen Ancient Town 乌镇古镇 has an ancient town built more than 1300 years ago. The inland water system town divides the town into four areas: the east, the south, the northwest, and the local people, respectively, "East Gate 东栅, South Gate 南栅, West Gate 西栅 and North Gate 北栅 " in Shixi Town. Wuzhen is a typical ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Wuzhen was originally bounded by the Shihe River (Chexi) and divided into two towns of Wuqing. Wuzhen in Hexi belongs to Wucheng County in the Huzhou region; Qingzhen in Hedong belongs to Tongxiang County in Jiaxing region. During the period of the People's Republic of China, Wuzhen, west of Shihe River, was placed under Tongxiang County, collectively referred to as Wuzhen. Wuzhen Water Town-乌镇水乡古镇 The houses on the streets of Wuzhen are mainly buildings of the Qing Dynasty 清朝建筑 and are well preserved. The whole Zhenjiang River Street is connected, and Bridge Street is connected. Along the river are all kinds of dwellings, shops, deep courtyards, century-old…

Elegant yet popular, intelligent and romantic Overview Chinese Name: 乐章集English Name: Anthology of Yue ZhangAuthor: Liu Yong 柳永Originally Published: A.D. 1368-1644Genre: Literature, Ci 词 Anthology of Yue Zhang 乐章集 Brief Introduction of Anthology of Yue Zhang Anthology of Yue Zhang 乐章集, a poem collection of elegance and vulgarity, which shows talent and romantic feelings. It was written by Liu Yong, a graceful poet of the Northern Song 北宋. The book consists of three volumes, arranged in palace tones. It does not only reflect Liu Yong's talent and social style at that time, but also shows Liu Yong's innovation of Ci 词, which has a very important position in the history of Ci. The book is rich in content and has a wide range, which can be divided into three main themes. The first is about love between men and women of the civil class. The heroine of the word, most is the unfortunate woman who falls into a brothel. Anthology of Yue Zhang not only shows the bold and vigorous love consciousness of secular women, but also writes the bitter aspirations of abandoned or lovelorn civilian women. In the history of Ci, this is the first time to write about…

Overview Chinese Name: 南湖English Name: South Lake, NanhuLocation: Jiaxing City, Zhejiang ProvinceType: Natural landscapeRating Level: AAAAA (5A) South Lake 南湖 Brief Introduction Jiaxing South Lake嘉兴南湖, formerly known as Luweichi lake陆渭池, also known as Machang Lake马场湖 or Biao Lake滮湖, is located in Nanhu District, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, in the southeast of Jiaxing City. The scenic area covers an area of about 5.86 square kilometers, and the core area covers an area of 2.76 square kilometers. It is one of the three most famous lakes in Zhejiang, together with West Lake in Hangzhou and East Lake in Shaoxing. South Lake, the canal from the confluence of channels, bearing Changshui Pond长水塘 and Haiyan Pond海盐池, drainage in the Pinghu Pond平湖池 and Changxian Pond长纤塘, around the low-lying, river and port. The lake is long in the south and north, narrow in the east and west, with a water area of about 624 mu and a water depth of 2 to 4 meters.  It is also known as "Mandarin Duck Lake" due to its shape. In May 2010, Nanhu Scenic Area was established as the first batch of national Clean government education base. On September 06, 2011, the National Tourism Administration of the People's Republic of China approved Nanhu Tourist Area as the National AAAAA level…

A real farewell song that makes you feel throbbing every time you listen to it Overview Chinese Name: 送别English Name: Farewell Song, Farewell, Songbie, Song BieComposer: John Pond Ordway Japanese Adaptor: Kyuukei Inudou 犬童球溪Chinese Adaptor: Hong Yi (Li Shutong) 弘一法师（李叔同） Farewell Song 送别 John Pond Ordway, born in Salem, Massachusetts in 1824, is a famous American composer, music entrepreneur, and educator. His representative work "Dreaming of Home and Mother 梦见家和母亲" was later adapted into a Japanese song "Traveling Sorrow 旅愁" by the Japanese composer Kyuukei Inudou 犬童球溪. The famous Chinese musician Li Shutong 李叔同 heard "Traveling Sorrow" while studying in Japan, and re-arranged it to make it It has become a well-known song "Farewell Song" in the history of Chinese music. Story Of Farewell Song "Dreaming of Home and Mother" was composed in 1851. This song was circulated in the United States as a sentimental song during the American Civil War. In the late 19th century, "Dreaming of Home and Mother" spread to Japan. Kyuukei Inudou (1879-1943), who worked as a music teacher at the Niigata Prefecture Girls' School, published the tune in 1907 in a music textbook titled "Traveling Sorrow" with Japanese lyrics. Since then, Travel Sorrow has been…

Overview Chinese Name: 千岛湖风景区English Name: Thousand Island Lake, Xin'anjiang Reservoir, Qiandao Lake, Qiandao Hu Fengjing QuLocation: Hangzhou City, Zhejiang ProvinceType: ReservoirRating Level: AAAAA (5A) Thousand Island Lake 千岛湖风景区 Brief Introduction Thousand Island Lake千岛湖, also known as Xin'an River Reservoir新安江水库, is located in Chun'an County淳安县, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province with the best water quality in China. It is 129 kilometers away from Hangzhou in the east and 140 kilometers away from Mount Huangshan in the west, covering an area of 982 square kilometers and located in the hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta. Thousand Island Lake has a good ecological environment, with 448 square kilometers of forest area and the forest coverage rate is as high as 81%, island forest coverage reaches 93%.  Thousand Island Lake 千岛湖 1,078 large islands dot the lake and a few thousand smaller ones are scattered across it, and this is why Thousand Island gets its name. It is the largest artificial lake in China with different sizes of islands and thick or thin distribution of islands. Thousand Island Lake 千岛湖 The water visibility of Thousand Island Lake is up to 12 meters, and the water quality reaches the national class I surface water standard. The…

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Overview Chinese Name: 西湖English Name: The West Lake; Xi HuLocation: Hangzhou,ZhejiangType: Natural and historical attractionRating Level: AAAAA (5A) The West Lake 西湖 Brief Introduction The West Lake西湖 is located in the west of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang Province, which was originally known as "Wulinshui Lake " 武陵水湖 and later as "Qiantang Lake"钱塘湖. It began to be known as West Lake since Song Dynasty. It is famous at home and abroad for its beautiful lakes and mountains and numerous scenic spots and historic sites. It is a famous tourist resort in China and is also known as a paradise on earth. The West Lake is one of the first national key scenic spots and one of the top ten scenic spots in China. In 2007, Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area was rated as "National 5A Tourist Attraction". On June 24, 2011, "Hangzhou West Lake Cultural Landscape" was officially listed in the World Heritage List. The West Lake 西湖 Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the West Lake covers an area of about 6.38 square kilometers. It is 2.8 kilometers wide from east to west and 3.2 kilometers long from north to south. The West Lake 西湖 West Lake has influenced poets and paints throughout Chinese history for…

The earliest extant anthology of poetry and prose in China Overview Chinese Name: 文选English Name: Wen Xuan, Zhao Ming Wen Xuan, AnthologyOther Name: Selections of Refined LiteratureAuthor: Xiao Tong 萧统Originally Published: Between 526 and 531 AD( Liang dynasty 梁朝)Genre: Literature, Poetry Wen Xuan 文选 Brief Introduction of Wen Xuan Wen Xuan文选 is the earliest extant collection of poetry and prose in China. It contains more than 700 literary works of various genres written by more than 100 authors between the Qin Dynasty 秦朝 and the Liang Dynasty. It was written by Xiao Tong. Xiao Tong is Zhaoming prince, so Wen Xuan is also called Zhao Ming Wen Xuan 昭明文选. There are 60 volumes of the Wen Xuan, which can be roughly divided into three categories: Fu 赋, Poetry and Essays杂文. Fu and Poems account for the largest proportion. The selection criteria of the Wen Xuan, mainly the famous works of poets and talents, covers the important works from the pre-Qin Dynasty 前秦 to the early Liang Dynasty 梁朝初期. It reflects the outline of the development of various literary styles and preserving important materials for future generations to study the literary history of seven or eight hundred years. It arranges 37…

Overview Chinese Name: 东坡肉English Name: Dongpo Pork; Dongpo Meat; Dongpo's Braised Pork; Dongpo RouCategory: Zhejiang Cuisine浙菜, Sichuan Cuisine川菜Main Ingredients: Pork Belly Dongpo Pork Dongpo Pork东坡肉 is a famous traditional dish of Han nationality in Jiangnan area. It belongs to Zhejiang cuisine浙菜 and Sichuan cuisine川菜.  Dongpo Pork supposedly created by Su Dongpo苏东坡 (Su Shi苏轼), a famous writer, poet, painter, calligrapher, pharmacologist, gastronome, and statesman of the Song dynasty. Su Dongpo苏东坡 Su Dongpo once served as an official in Hangzhou and made a lot of contributions to the people. People admire him very much. It is said that he likes to eat pork. So when the Chinese New Year comes, everyone sends pork to him for new year's greetings. He asks his family to cut the meat into squares, burn it red and tender, and then distribute it to the people. After eating, everyone feels very delicious. From then on, the meat is called "Dongpo Rou". The ingredients and shapes of Dongpo Meat are similar. The main ingredients are half fat and half thin pork, which is stewed with ingredients. The finished dishes are neat mahjong blocks, bright red and agate in color. It Taste soft but not rotten, fat but not…

The founding emperor of the Yuan Dynasty Overview Chinese Name: 忽必烈English Name: Kublai Khan, Hu Bi LieOther Names: Emperor Shizu of Yuan元世祖（Yuan Shi Zu）, Xue Chanhan薛禅汗Born: March 21, 927Died: November 14, 976Achievements: Establish the Yuan Dynasty建立元朝Complete the great reunification of the whole country完成全国大统一Dig the Grand Canal开凿大运河 Kublai Khan忽必烈 Brief Biography of Kublai Khan Kublai Khan was the fifth khagan-emperor of the Mongol Empire, reigning from 1260 to 1294, although after the division of the empire this was a nominal position. He also founded the Yuan dynasty of China in 1271, and ruled as the first Yuan emperor until his death in 1294. Kublai was the fourth son of Tolui (his second son with Sorghaghtani Beki) and a grandson of Genghis Khan. He was almost 12 years of age when Genghis Khan died and had succeeded his older brother Möngke as Khagan in 1260, but had to defeat his younger brother Ariq Böke in the Toluid Civil War lasting until 1264. This episode marked the beginning of the fragmentation of the empire.Kublai's real power was limited to the Yuan Empire, even though as Khagan he still had influence in the Ilkhanate and, to a significantly lesser degree, in the Golden Horde.If…

Recently, ARWU released the Best China Medical University Rank 2023. Since its first release in 2015, the ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities) has won wide attention and recognition both inside and outside the field of higher education with the advantages of professionalism, objectivity and transparency. It has become a leading brand in the ranking of Chinese universities with important social influence and authoritative reference value. The ARWU is guided by serving the development and progress of China's higher education, adheres to the principles and policies of national higher education reform and education evaluation, and evaluates Chinese universities with Chinese standards. The "2021 ARWU" targets more than 1200 universities at the undergraduate level in China, ranking them respectively with a differentiated index system. The evaluation system of ARWU originates from the self-developed visual evaluation patent technology. Relying on the data support of "University 360 degree data monitoring platform", it has set up ten evaluation modules, subdivided into 35 evaluation dimensions, embedded more than 100 evaluation indicators and involving hundreds of evaluation variables. It is a three-dimensional monitoring evaluation of the school running level of Chinese universities. In order to respond to the national requirements for higher education reform and development…

Lake and sky are the same without dust, The moon hang on the sky Overview Chinese Name: 平湖秋月English Name: Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake, Ping Hu Qiu YueComposer: Lv WenCheng吕文成 “Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake” is a famous Guangdong music song, which originates from boudoir dance in northern minor, also known as drunk Taiping. Later, it was adapted into a piece of national music by Guangdong musician Lv Wencheng and widely spread in Cantonese opera music. Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake By Guzheng Story Of Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake In the 1930s, Lv Wencheng toured the West Lake in Hangzhou during the Mid Autumn Festival. The beautiful scenery of the West Lake made him deeply moved and touched the scenery. Therefore, he created this work to describe the scenery of the West Lake on a moonlit night, praise the good scenery of nature, and express his feelings about the beauty of the West Lake. Lv WenCheng In 1975, the composer Mr. Chen Peixun adapted this music into a piano solo. The adaptation uses rich and colorful accompaniment texture to show the sparkling and flickering scene in more detail, making it a piece of excellent piano…

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Source From: SACBU-3005-higher-education-institutions-china According to the list of Higher Institutions of 2020 released by the Ministry of Education on July 9, 2020, as of June 30, 2020, there are a total of 3005 China Universities, including 2740 ordinary colleges and universities, and 265 adult colleges. This list does not include institutions of higher learning in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. 1. There are 481 China universities, 2110 colleges, and 149 Specialized vocational schools Among these 3005 higher education institutions, 481 are named "University", there are 2110 schools named "colleges”, and there are 149 schools that end with "junior college".  TypeTotal numberUniversityCollegeSpecialized vocational schoolAdult collegeNumber30054812110149149Percentage100%16.0%70.2%5.0%5.0% 2.The difference between "university" and "college" According to the “Opinions of the Ministry of Education on the Establishment of Regular Institutions of Higher Learning during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan Period” issued on September 26, 2006, and the “Interim Provisions on the Establishment of Regular Undergraduate Schools” issued by the Ministry of Education on September 28, 2006: TypeUniversityCollegeMain disciplinesThere are more than three major disciplines in the eight disciplines of Liberal Arts (including literature, history, philosophy, and Art), politics and law, finance and economics, education (including sports), science, engineering, agriculture and forestry, and medicine.Take one of the disciplines as…