It takes up to nine years for a Lanzhou lily to grow from bulb to harvest. Grown at elevations above 2,000 meters in Lanzhou, Gansu province, it is widely regarded as China's only edible sweet lily, valued for its ability to relieve coughs and dryness.
Matcha Wang, a matcha shop, has recently become a hotspot for foreign tourists in Shanghai. They queue for hours just to get a cup of matcha latte, all for their "sheep-killing plan" — swallowing the little sheep on the milk foam in one bite. This drink went viral after expat bloggers in Shanghai shared it on social media.
Wang Xuan, a 20-year-old student at Beijing Foreign Studies University, spent her Friday morning not in class or at the library, but waiting in line on the campus sports field. She was waiting for a free traditional Chinese medicine consultation offered by students from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
What happens when Chinese fragrance meets French elegance? Qingyang sachets from China have crossed oceans and won over Parisians with their appealing philosophy
Premier Chinese cashmere brand Sandriver inaugurated its largest global flagship store at Shanghai's iconic Zhang Yuan, or Zhang Garden on Saturday. As the first homegrown luxury brand to establish a presence in this cultural landmark, Sandriver is reshaping global perceptions of "Made in China" in the luxury sector, embodying the international ascent of Chinese artisanal brands.