Today's Chinese are Living the American Manner

China is known to have a very meaningful culture and clear past, which are reflected in their traditions, arts, and customs. However, the Americans seem to overrun the Sleeping Giant through ruling the lifestyle of many Chinese. The surging economy of China has brought an elation for some people, but unfortunately to other Chinese, this is some kind of a threat to their culture.

In summer 2004, some have noticed that some Hummer H2 rolled over the main roadways of China. This big American 4x4 car was referred as summer's latest fashion because a lot of rich and influential people were driving such auto. In addition to this, analysts have remarked that the number of people who are packed with American lifestyle is doubling. Real log fires, huge bedrooms, American foods, and garments -- they are all outsetting to make up China. Many are alarmed with this craze, especially that the only people who can afford are those who are affluent and those who are in public offices. Some Chinese conclude that the money involved to afford such American lifestyle might came from corruptions and other forbidden acts.

I think it is vital for the China government officials to prove that "American lifestyle" is becoming more affordable for some Chinese because their economy is surging. I hope this is not another case of corruption or any forbidden works, otherwise it will be a real peril to China to have a rising number of private entrepreneurs -- people who never existed in China a decade ago.

A Clambering Super Imperium

An East Asian country, China is certified the People's Republic of China with over 1 billion residing in its land. Many political analysts think China as the next super power country because of its vast research and development finances over the recent years.

China's landscape is formed of wide varieties of land forms of which plains, grasslands, and plateaus are the generally inhabited. The mountain regions are explored by roaming families whose upkeep is raising cattle, horses, or sheep. Also, China has extensive desert lands eminently the Gobi desert which is the largest in Asia. However, life in the dry lands have been crippled by the continuous industrial pollutions causing sandstorms, duststorms, and drought. Today however, China is among the list of countries that is promoting efforts to cease the effects of global warming.

With regards to the environment, China has six climate zones: cold-temperature zone at inner Mongolia and north of Heilongjiang province; warm-temperature zone at lower and inner Yellow River area; mid-temperature zone at northern Xinjiang, Jilin, inner Mongolia, most of Heilongjiang, and Liaoning; tropical zone at Hainan province, Guangdong, southern Taiwan and Yunnan province; subtropical zone at east of Qinghai and south of isotherm of Qinling Mountain-Huaihe river; and plateau climate territory at Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Mouthwatering Chinese Culinary Festivity

Along with the rise and fall of the differing dynasties that have imposed their rule on the land of China comes a plethora of different cultural views. This convergence of large-scale cultural influences based upon each of the dynasty's resolutions ultimately led to a richer and large-scale cultural heritage. Such swanky cultural heritage can be seen on China's splendid cuisine.

A splendid one-week trip with my friends certainly gave me that incomparable opportunity to taste a many-dynasties worth of cultural heritage through China's culinary realm. Traveling to the fantastic land of China is not complete without having the privilege of experiencing its distinguished culinary offerings. Thus, me and my friends decided to have dinner at one of the most outstanding Chinese restaurants that is near our marvelous hotel. Needless to say, me and my friends were already in awe the moment we set foot on the charming entrance of this splendid Chinese restaurant. Once we were seated, we quickly ordered every mouthwatering delicacy that caught our eyes. One thing that is very distinct about Chinese cuisine is its ability to unite colors quite effectively to enthrall anyone who lays their eyes on such culinary feast. But these Chinese delicacies also live up to their equally different colors. Each mouthwatering dish that me and my friends consumed induces different flavors that stimulates our tastebuds. Ultimately, I can say that after having such a magnificent dinner, this visit to China sure is one of the incredible trips that I have ever had.

The Inimitable Design of Old-Fashioned Chinese Clothes

Fashion is an incomparable way to create a powerful earmark between nations, carrying the impressive ability of defining what is authentic to one place that can not be found in another. Chinese look has always exuded a stunning difference in styles and designs from other countries -- a variation that was well-defined in every dynasty, every century, every decade that passed.

The most eminent part of Chinese history that is connected to the way their people wear their clothes can be traced back during the 618AD up to 906AD, also principally known as the Tang Dynasty. By this time, full dresses were the 'in' thing of the moment, symbolizing how well the Chinese manage their stature and their responsibilities in the society no matter which set they belong to. They also play well with colors, being very precise in using them more than the clothes' designs themselves, which was meant to further (describe|ascertain|determine|represent) the way their mind works. Their morning gear usually consists of black and yellow, representing heaven and earth respectively, which according to their own views is how the world should be pronounced, especially in the way they carry themselves. Such combination of colors in their apparel that is agreeable with nature is a very old-fashioned Chinese belief that is geared towards creating a harmonious relationship that should be established between the people and Mother Nature.

Steep Expensive Accommodations at the Middle of Shanghai

Those who are fond of heights and one-of-a-kind structures should include the Oriental Pearl Tower in their list of must-see attractions. Visited by over three million vacationers annually, the Oriental Pearl Tower really is a magnificent sight to behold. Designed based on a famed poem of the Tang Dynasty called Pipa Song, the Oriental Pearl Tower is constructed to look like colossal pearls are falling from the sky. Aside from being Asia's tallest tower, the Oriental Pearl Tower is also distinguished for housing one of the world's most exclusive hotels, the Space Hotel.

Placed between Oriental Pearl Tower's two colossal spheres, the Space Hotel features a limited number of rooms--- only about twenty or twenty-five elegant suites. A good colleague of mine, who paid a small fortune to stay in one of the hotels 20 rooms, told me that the experience was downright mind-blowing. According to him, it was almost like being in "space" since the rooms are placed way up the tower and overlooking the vast spread of Shanghai. I've done a little research and found out that the rooms are placed 500 meters (give or take a few) above the ground--- unquestionably not the kind of hotel for acrophobics or people who have a fear of heights!