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Tucked into the mountains of Huairou near the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, Red Snail temple was founded in the year 338. Where does its name originate and is it worth a visit?
Read on to find out!
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You know autumn is approaching when mooncakes start appearing in the shops! But do you know the legend behind the festival and why moon cakes are eaten at the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Read on to find out more!
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While Cultural Keys can be considered your go-to for a variety of traditional Chinese culture activities, there are of course plenty of other fun and interesting cultural events happening around the capital every month!
Here’s our round-up of activities connected with traditional Chinese culture for September in Beijing!
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The story of The Man Who Tried to Steal a Bell (in Chinese: 掩耳盗铃 yǎn ěr dào líng) was originally a caution against rulers refusing to listen to good advice, but later became used as an idiom meaning a person who deceives himself as well as others.
Read on to find out more about the story and listen to our narration!
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You know autumn is approaching when mooncakes start appearing in the shops! But do you know why moon cakes are eaten at the Mid-Autumn Festival? Would you like to learn more about the festival? Would you like to get together with friends or colleagues to celebrate? Join us for our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration or create your own custom event for family, friends or colleagues! Read on to find out more!