Working the Chinese Abacus

Referred to as the world's first computer, this 600 year old calculating device is still used as an effective calculator in many parts of Asia. Here you can learn how to read and work with this ancient invention. Take me there

China´s Answer to the Big Mac

Hey honey, do you want to eat out at the Baked Pig Face restaurant or just get a take out order of fried scorpions garnished with mounds of toasted ants tonight? Take me there

The Baoding Iron Ball (Exercise balls)

How much do you know about those little chrome plated exercise balls from China? Just what I thought... they are good for you. Well, here the author wants to know more and searches until he finds some answers. Take me there

Chinese Folk Art of Papercutting

The discipline of papercutting grew out of the templates used for embroidery and lacquerware. Here is a brief history and description of the famous folk art. Take me there

"Inside Painted" Snuff Bottles

The story behind the miniature art form and its status in today's China. Take me there