Life in China

As the heart of the Orient, China has been fascinating people world wide with its magnificent architecture and unquestionable charm. For centuries China was isolated, intriguing the rest of the world with its peaceful traditions and customs. China is eternally linked to its ancient civilization, friendly people, and many of the world’s most revered treasures, such as The Great Wall, Terra- Cotta Warriors & Horses and the Yangtze River.

The country’s recorded history of 5,000 years and has one of the world's earliest civilizations. Today, China is implementing reform and open polices, and has established a socialist market economy, it has become a center of economic wealth. The modern China is a fun mixture of old and new, modern and ancient. Find out why there are four million bikes in Beijing, take the chance to pet a panda, make sure to visit the local market, learn about the ‘real’ Chinese food and enjoy a truly classic ice-cream. Did you know that ice-cream was actually invented in China around 2000 B.C?

The Chinese year is based on the cycles of the moon; this is called a lunar schedule and each year is represented by an animal. Discover if you are a rat, monkey or maybe a snake in the Chinese horoscope. A baby boom is predicted to hit Asia this year, as couples try to ensure their newborns get a happy, wealthy life by starting off in the year of the Pig. Come and study in China, celebrate the New Year with dancing dragons on the streets of Shanghai and take the opportunity to experience true Chinese lifestyle.