Looking for the best vegetarian vacations in China? We’ve arranged China tours for vegetarians with acceptable cuisine. Eating out while traveling     1     a vegetarian won’t be tricky; instead, you can enjoy inspiring destinations and various cultures.

Previously most Chinese vegetarians were Buddhists & Taoists; but now more and more Chinese people focus more on     2     (they) health. By 2018, there had been more than 50 million veggies in China,     3     the number is still   increasing. The vast land of China     4     (offer) many fresh vegetables,   seasonal fruits,   noodles, rice, tofu and yummy dishes     5     are all fine for vegetarians.

On our     6     (guide) vegetarian food tours of China, you don’t need to worry about anything. There are many solutions if you’d like to focus on a meat-free trip. We select clean and     7     (high) rated vegetarian restaurants at every destination. Furthermore, your local guide will take you to discover and sample     8     wide range of unique vegan snacks and street foods at the traditional wet market and back streets,     9     (make) your vegetarian travel to China full of delights.

The other wonderful thing about vegan vacations in China, of course, is that immersive cultural     10     (explore) and real life adventure are always on the menu.

Baiyang Lake, also known as Lake Baiyangdian, is located in the Xiong’an New Area of Baoding. As the largest freshwater lake in North China, it has gained     1     (recognize) as the “Pearl of North China” due to its breathtaking scenery and unique ecological functions. It is referred to     2     the Kidney of North China.

The old Chinese movie “Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy” is famous for the lake     3     Zhang Ga lived. With the beautiful lotus, flourishing reeds and plenty of fish. Lake Baiyangdian is     4     (precise) like that lake.

    5     (serve) as a crucial waterway, Baiyangdian Lake occupies an import ant location in the ancient basin of the North China Plain. Throughout the Northern Song Dynasty, the imperial court continually     6     (expand) the marshlands, resulting in the formation of a winding “Water Great Wall.” Over time, Baiyangdian Lake     7     (remain) steadfast (不变的) in fulfilling crucial ecological roles from storing floodwater to regulating the climate.

However, the lake almost dried out because of climate change from 1983 to 1988. Local governments launched 26 rehabilitation projects in 2005     8     (restore) and improve Lake Baiyangdian’s ecological environment. Now, the beauty of Lake Baiyangdian resembles the one     9     (describe) in “Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy”, attracting visitors who hope to take     10     glance at the vivid lotus, flourishing reeds and the clear lake water.

Recently, a video featuring a student named Chen from China has gone viral. In the video, he is seen wearing a self-made mechanical flower crown (王冠) while     1     (perform) a special dance in a classroom.

In an interview, Chen gave the     2     (explain) that this special dance served as his final project presentation for class. His aim was     3     (introduce) more foreign classmates and teachers to the charm of Chinese traditional culture through this unique performance.

Chen shared that the inspiration behind his DIY flower crown actually came from ancient Chinese headwear noted     4     zanhua.

After his classroom presentation, he received positive feedback from his foreign teachers and classmates,     5     appreciated the mixture of modern creativity and traditional Chinese elements.

Chen expressed happiness about the video gaining attention from netizens and stated, “I will continue to work hard to produce even     6     (good) works and showcase the charm of Chinese traditional culture.”

The custom of zanhua headwear originates in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, and     7     (date) back to the Han Dynasty. The tradition continued among women after the Han Dynasty, with the flowers used mostly being seasonal fresh flowers.

Interestingly, during the Tang Dynasty, there was also     8     phenomenon of men wearing zanhua headwear, which became     9     (increasing) common by the Song Dynasty and was even included in certain ceremonies. In 2008, zanhua     10     (list) in the national intangible cultural heritage lists.

The problem with     1     (learn) history by key dates and moments is that it gives us a spotlit view of the past — bright stars of major events twinkling against a giant — but dark and mysterious night sky of history.     2     a result, we lose the sense of the context of major events, and the ways in     3     our history — and our world — have been, and still are, connected.

So we set out to find out     4     was happening elsewhere on October 14, 1066 as the Battle of Hastings was raging.

The Norman knights were also expanding into Sicily and mainland Italy, while the migration of Seljuk Turks from Central Asia was about to threaten the Byzantine Empire,     5     (eventual) leading to the call for the First Crusade.

But my     6     (favor) moment in 1066 is from China, where Sima Guang began writing his monumental history of China,     7     (know) as the Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government.

Frances Wood, a former head of the Chinese section at the British Library     8     (dig) out an early manuscript of this work. Wood explained how this history     9     (suppose) to be of use to those in charge — by setting in context the     10     (decide) made by China’s leaders in centuries past (403B. C. -207B. C. ) and by analyzing the moral virtues of their actions.

Chinese ancient architecture is a treasure of cultural heritage, reflecting China’s rich history and unique cultural identity. With a history     1     (date) back thousands of years, it has evolved and diversified to become one of the most distinctive styles in the world.

Chinese ancient architecture is characterized by its use of natural materials such as wood, brick, and stone, in conjunction with fancy carvings and decorative details. Bridges, tombs, temples, and towers are some of the key     2     (feature) of Chinese ancient architecture     3     have stood the test of time.

One of the most iconic examples of Chinese ancient architecture is the Forbidden City in Beijing. Construction of the Forbidden City began in 1406 and took over a decade     4     (complete). It served     5     the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and is now a popular tourist attraction. The Forbidden City is known for the harmony of its design.

In southern China, the rice terraces (梯田) are     6     unique example of Chinese ancient architecture.     7     (carve) out of the mountains over centuries, these terraces provide a complex system for irrigation and cultivation. The rice terraces are not only a crucial part of Chinese agricultural history but also a masterpiece of engineering and geometry.

Chinese ancient architecture has had a profound influence on the     8     (globe) architecture, and many element s and designs     9     (adopt) and adapted in different parts of the world ever since. Today, Chinese rich architectural heritage gains     10     (recognize) worldwide, becoming a reminder of China’s rich cultural history.

It took six hours for Liu Yi to get to Tianshui, Northwest China’s Gansu province by train. He     1     (spend) another two hours waiting in a queue and finally got his hands on a bowl of local malatang — a mix of foods     2     (boil) in hot, spicy broth. While choosing the     3     (ingredient) he wanted, Liu picked wide, thin rice noodles and a lot of chillis, along     4     the usual vegetables and meat. Spicy food is a must for Liu, a native of Southwest China’s Sichuan province. “The malatang did not disappoint me. It has a kind of rich     5     (fragrant),” Liu said, after wiping his bowl clean.

The popularity of the dish is     6     (sudden) increasing. Thousands of diners like Liu have been making their way to the little-known northwestern city     7     (try) malatang, overwhelming local restaurant owners and contributing to local wealth. Since early March, videos and photos of Tianshui malatang     8     (go) viral on social media platforms. It all started when a netizen released a seven-second video on Feb 13 that gained millions of views. More vloggers followed suit, and then the tourists began to arrive in groups.

Within a month, bookings for hotel rooms in Tianshui had increased year-on-year, according to Ctrip,     9     online travel platform. Qinzhou district,     10     most malatang restaurants and attractions are located, received more than 770,000 tourists, local authorities said.

Music in its many forms is a powerful force. For centuries, people all over the world have created or listened to music in its     1     (variety) forms. The power of music can     2     (feel) from the beating of drums to the ringing of bells, from the sound of a piano to the clapping of hands and stamping of feet.

In many cultures, music making     3     (happen) with story telling. In some cultures it has been used     4    (help) treat illnesses. Today, music therapy (疗法) is a way of helping people with disabilities. For some people who have trouble     5     (communicate) in words, music can be the bridge     6     helps them express themselves more     7     (free).

The power of music is this―it will touch all our lives in some way. It could be we a e interested in the popular music of today and the classical music of yesterday, or have a fascination with creating wonderful instruments. It could be we join     8     band or an orchestra, become a street musician or     9     (compose), or we could simply be listeners.

Although the music today may be different     10     what the next generation will listen to, it will always be part of our world.

In 1999, Esteban Zottele,     1     is a scholar from Argentina in South America, first visited China and changed his life. Then Esteban came     2     (study) at Renmin University of China and obtained a doctoral degree. In his spare time, he spent most of his time traveling around,     3     (leave) his footsteps in the cities of Baoding, Chongqing and Shenzhen.

“My study experience has made me more     4     (close) connected with China,” Esteban says. He is     5     (amaze) at the vast and rich culture, as well as the rapid development and     6     (transform) of China over the years. “Most cities are now connected by high-speed railway, unlike when I first visited here,” he adds.

Currently, Esteban teaches Spanish at a university in East China's Jiangsu Province. Since 2013, he     7     (carry) out research on the BRI — the Belt and Road Initiative (“一带一路”倡议).“In recent years, many Latin American countries, like Argentina, have joined China in constructing the BRI. As     8     result, China can expand the international market and improve commercial relations     9     the two nations,” says Esteban. Esteban thinks that cultural differences should     10    (recognize), so as to promote mutual understanding and trust among people of all countries.

Scientists have discovered the remains of     1     appears to be an ancient sheep-drawn chariot (战车) near the famous Terracotta Army in the western tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The main structure of the chariot has likely rotted (腐烂) away after     2     (spend) more than 2,000 years in the ground but researchers did find a row of six sheep skeletons (骨架) wearing attachments used for pulling a chariot, so they     3     (infer) this was a sheep-drawn chariot.

Horse-drawn chariots were common in ancient China, but a sheep-drawn chariot is     4     extremely rare find. The founder of the Western Jin Dynasty, Emperor Wu, or Sima Yan, who ruled from 266 to 290CE, is said     5     (ride) in a sheep-drawn carriage around his palace complex every night and would sleep wherever the sheep stopped. Researchers hope laboratory     6     (analyze) on the western tomb’s burial chamber, which is currently underway, will help them determine who was buried there.

In addition to the six-sheep chariot, scientists unearthed a four-wheeled     7     (wood) chariot, probably drawn by horses,     8     (equip) with a fancy umbrella. It is the oldest of     9     (it) type ever found. They also found a wealth of iron tools and weapons, providing new insight     10     the period when iron tools first began to appear.

The secret of Miyazaki

On the desk of Hayao Miyazaki at Studio Ghibli is a     1    (various) of coloured pencils and watercolors, an eraser and a stopwatch. It’s the equipment of this Japanese godfather of animation. Those age-old tools underline the craft of Miyazaki’s films,     2     remain hand-drawn work in an age of high technology.

His latest film The Boy and the Heron (苍鹭),     3    (release) in 2023 in Japan, is no nostalgia (怀旧) trip for fans, however. The appeal of its craft has already been borne out at the box office and with awards nominations.

For The Boy and the Heron, it’s a perfect combination of the completely fantastical and the     4    (deep) personal. The plot begins as a boy survives the death of his mother in the firebombing of Tokyo, and     5    (join) his father and new stepmother in the countryside. But from that point, a talking heron introduces the boy to a parallel world bustling with     6    (creature) and mysteries, accessed through an     7    (abandon) tower. The rural flight echoes Miyazaki’s own experience as a three-year-old when his family escaped first to Utsunomiya and then to Kanuma.

The film’s director of animation, Takeshi Honda, explains that this world     8    (mean) to transport the viewers entirely through the looking glass-dreamy and irrational     9    not necessarily soothing.

“We were aiming for an Alice in Wonderland kind of feeling,” he says. “It gives you a sense of suspense in that you don’t really know     10     is going to happen from that point on.”