Interesting Bits and Pieces about China

[Ravenlocke]

More on Chinese dwellings underground.

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Dikengyuan (地坑院) in Henan, China, features ancient underground courtyard homes carved into loess soil. Over 4,000 years old, these pit dwellings showcase harmony between humans and nature. A must-see cultural gem! 🏡✨#ChinaTravel #Henan #ChineseCulture
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https://x.com/Natie2Natie/status/1903616611782975890

https://x.com/Natie2Natie/status/1903616615255794118

https://x.com/PDChina/status/1211733693930360832

[Ewan]

I can't see Twitter (X) links but thanks to your text I could search Yandex - Dikengyuan (地坑院) in Henan, China

[Vicus]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TY9dnrbQano

What China Found on The Moon

[Ravenlocke]

Posted by Ravenlocke (here)
https://x.com/CuriousMindsX1/status/1921514891690594534

Tia to the “mountain sky ladder”

This is the Zhangjiajie Qixing Mountain Sky Ladder, also known as Tianti.

The ladder connects two cliffs, which spans 551 feet and is suspended 5000 feet above the ground and on a cold cloudy day, disappears into the mist.

Since it opened late 2024, over 1,200 people cross it daily, sometimes causing a people jam in midair!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=PrX5AMKHQJk

[Bill Ryan]

Posted by Vicus (here)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TY9dnrbQano

What China Found on The Moon

At first I thought this was clickbait (the video image is silly and fake ). But it's actually quite a good video, all about China's progress and success in robotic moon exploration.

Fairly soon we may need a specialized Avalon thread about China and the Moon, as they're VERY likely to land men there again before the US does. Watch this happen somewhere in the 2027-29 window, with the US lagging behind.

[Ravenlocke]

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AR translator glasses made in China's Hangzhou allow people to talk without difficulties.
The instant translation appears on the lenses.

https://x.com/XH_Lee23/status/1916702128535687402

[Bill Ryan]

Copying this fascinating (and rather wonderful ) short video posted by RunningDeer on the Nuggets of Truth thread:

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China’s last manual canal worker walks the mountain canal that hangs a hundred meters high.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=r5Rko1BCsRg

[avid]

There are many videos of almost impossible cliff-clinging workers, and tourists chaining themselves to horrendous precipices in Chine, whilst a regular worker just walks past with a huge load on his shoulders!! Amazing strength of local folks.

[Ravenlocke]

Got to visit a Tibetan medical university in Lhasa, China.

Me being into natural stuff, it was wonderful to see how they focus so much on medicinal plants and holistic healthcare.

In fact, food/diet is the first thing these doctors discuss with the patients. Next is lifestyle.

The ancient Tibetan wisdom has been passed down for centuries and now written down in massive books.

https://x.com/Kanthan2030/status/1938456735598985577

Famous Tibetan doctors over the centuries.

Tibetan script - close up view

https://x.com/Kanthan2030/status/1938469264345993424

[Ravenlocke]

I have been in Tibet for the last three days. It’s been an amazing experience - from visiting small villages and mountains to big city like Lhasa.

First, the Tibetan culture is enchanting and thriving - language, dress, architecture, art, food, dance, history, Buddhism and so on.

Of course, the Chinese infrastructure is impressive as usual. Public utilities like roads, highways, buildings, parks etc. are clean, well organized, and look pretty much like a developed nation.

No trash, graffiti, homeless people or drug addicts anywhere (not surprising in China).

Went to a Tibetan opera - Princess Wencheng - which should in the Guinness book of world records! Imagine 250 performers in three football stadiums in three dimensions on the base of a hill. Mind-boggling!


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Some Tibetan architecture outside and inside

Tibetan language everywhere

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Tibetan traditional clothes - and religious attire - are also very common.

Couldn’t take photos inside the Potala Palace and other temples, but Tibetan Buddhism is everywhere.

Lots of influence from India, of course.

But Tibetan Buddhism is unique and has some fascinating aspects of “Tantric” spiritualism! 😝

https://x.com/Kanthan2030/status/1938119396570087718

[Ravenlocke]

So, I went to this Tibetan restaurant in Lhasa and had an incredibly amazing dinner!

One of the exotic & delicious items was “yak cheese.”


Potala Palace in Lhasa.

This was built in 1645.

The first palace was built in the 7th century, but was destroyed over the centuries.

Too bad we couldn’t take photos inside. It was really amazing!



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[Ravenlocke]

About Suzhou Embroidery,

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Two Suzhou embroidery works🧵 by SND artisan Yao Jianping stunned visitors at an art exhibition celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Sino-Italian diplomatic ties🤝, which is being held at Rome's Lincean Academy. One breathed life into traditional Chinese elegance, while the other incorporated Western religious themes.

https://x.com/SND_China/status/1940338952684380283

Suxiu, or Suzhou embroidery, is a style of traditional Chinese craft known for its exquisite patterns, elegant colors and variety of stitches. Listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, the embroidery usually depicts nature and animals.

https://x.com/PDChina/status/1361540813541552128

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A Suzhou #embroidery inheritor from Jiangsu Province showcases his talent by intricately embroidering pictures of bronze ware, creating lifelike and exquisite pieces.

https://x.com/CGMeifangZhang/status/1780666772917510417

Those who know is Suzhou embroidery, those who do not know think it is in archaeology #beauty #Suzhou #embroidery
@VisitSuzhou

@ThisisSuzhou

https://x.com/zhang_heqing/status/1688594190429835265

In Suzhou New District (SND), the cradle of Suzhou embroidery, a new generation of artists are reimagining this ancient craft with tech-infused creativity, edgy fashion, and global flair. 🪡🌍 Read more: https://bit.ly/3GbECWS

https://x.com/SND_China/status/1941050284937302500

[Ravenlocke]

#Suzhou double-sided #embroidery is dazzling at the #Expo2025Osaka, #Japan! A single thread can be split into 128 strands🧵 and can be used to create identical patterns with different colors on both sides of each piece. Through their elegant and meticulous needlework, #SND embroiderers🪡 are bringing this extraordinary art form to the world! 🌐 #SNDHeritage #SNDCulture #CulturalExchange #IntlExchange
@expo2025_japan

https://x.com/SND_China/status/1926935454655336781

[Ravenlocke]

Check out this impressive piece of flowery work crafted with much detail and passion by a Suzhou embroidery artist from east China's Jiangsu Province. #ChinaGotTalent #ChinaArt

https://x.com/PDChina/status/1831565424326066594

[Ravenlocke]

Suzhou embroidery showcases the artistry behind double-sided pictures of white dogs and golden monkeys. This intricate technique involves unique stitches and colors, requiring two skilled embroiderers:

https://x.com/CGMeifangZhang/status/1779596586172981666

[Ravenlocke]

Su embroidery | I will continue to explore the language of light and shadow of Su embroidery. #This spring always want to see an exhibition, #beauty of advanced sense #Dunhuang #light and shadow

https://x.com/DazhongDaily/status/1801104852136948201

[Ravenlocke]

Suzhou Embroidery, also known as Embroidery, is one of the most renowned With styles of Chinese silk embroidery, originating from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province With a history spanning over 2,500 years, it is celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship, vibrant colors, and rich cultural significance.

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[Bill Ryan]

Posted by Ravenlocke (here)
Got to visit a Tibetan medical university in Lhasa, China.

Me being into natural stuff, it was wonderful to see how they focus so much on medicinal plants and holistic healthcare.

In fact, food/diet is the first thing these doctors discuss with the patients. Next is lifestyle.

The ancient Tibetan wisdom has been passed down for centuries and now written down in massive books.

https://x.com/Kanthan2030/status/1938456735598985577

Famous Tibetan doctors over the centuries.

Tibetan script - close up view

https://x.com/Kanthan2030/status/1938469264345993424

A friend of mine is a herbalist in the UK, and wanted to learn Chinese herbal medicine. She actually went to China to do that. (Wow!)

Part of the training she went through was to sit in a greenhouse with all the many different herbs, and then ask them what each one was for.

She'd do that telepathically, until she got some kind of an 'answer'. Then the Chinese herbal coach/trainer/master would tell her if she was correct or not.

In the end, she got pretty good at it, which was needed to pass the course and get the qualification.

Of course, this makes perfect sense. Thousands of years ago, e.g. in the Amazon rainforest when surrounded by about 50,000 different plant species, there's no way a small tribal family could figure out by trial and error what was a cure for a malady and what was a toxic spear-tip poison. They had to be told by the plants themselves.