Chinese Mandarin Language
You can learn (and hear) basic expressions in Chinese Mandarin language,
the standard language of China and Taiwan. To aid you in learning, try out
the Pin-Yin Romanization system... and don't forget
to study the Chinese Tonal system, so you'll be
understood when you try out those phrases on your friends.
Chinese
Taoist Immortals
The immortals of the flat peaches. These 10 immortals are
often pictured in Chinese legends and parables. They enjoy a mystic, legendary
existence that many Chinese believe have a basis in reality.
Chinese
Astrology - Zodiac
What Animal of the Chinese Zodiac corresponds to your birthday? You will
find more than just the back of a Chinese restaurant menu in this area...
Timeline of
Chinese History
Put all those events and dates into perspective with this easy to follow
timeline of historical events within China.
Drink To Your Health: 
The Benefits of Green Tea.
If you're a mouse in a high-risk group for cancer, researchers are
already quite clear on how green tea can improve your health and chances
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Feng Shui
Feng Shui, roughly translated as "Wind/Water" is the ancient Chinese
art of geomancy now attracting growing interest in the West. At its heart
is a deep sensitivity to the natural order that makes it especially relevant
to our environmentally-conscious times.
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. Don't forget
to try your hand at the Abacus Test.
Tao
Te Ching
English translation of the Chinese Tao Te Ching (Dao De Ching). Philosophical
Taoism (as compared to religious Taoism) is generally thought to have been
based on the 'Tao Te Ching' of the possibly legendary Lao Tzu, and the work
of his follower, Chuang Tzu.
Acupuncture, Herbs,
Tuina, Qigong, & Taijiquan
Check out our ever-growing department on Traditional Chinese
Medicine.
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