A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture.This podcast of
How did the love of a princess’s dress almost bring about an environmental disaster in Chinese histo
Have you heard of a game called Cuju? This "kick-ball" game was played in China as early as over 2,0
Winter is coming! In this episode, we tell stories about beauties and daffodils and explore why Chin
China's traditional tea-making has been added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. As THE
Besides keeping us hydrated and clean, one of the most important practical uses of water is transpor
If you’ve ever visited China, you are probably surprised by people drinking boiled water. Some might
The board game Go is perhaps the most challenging one of all, for human intelligence and for artific
Ever seen the dazzling lion dance and wondered what it is about?
If you love flowers, here's a chance to indulge yourself in a sea of blossoms in this early spring.
In the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the theme “A Willow Twig” was pres
Jade and silk are two things that are dear to the hearts of Chinese people. It is therefore no surpr
For skiers and snowboarders in China, the Altay Prefecture of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is a
What is the first self-constructed railway line in China? How does it relate to the 2022 Beijing Win
Chinese people are looking forward to the Lunar New Year! And according to the Chinese zodiac, 2022
Imagine playing football on ice, doing archery while skating, or being in a big air game on ice? Thi
By stringing sugar-coated fruit on a skewer, the unique Chinese snack Tanghulu has attracted many t
The Beihai Park, or the Northern Sea Park, is a great place to enjoy the water view and a boat ride
A Thousand Whys introduces you to a popular stage performing art that may help improve your sense o
Is there still “old Beijing” in the new Beijing? In this episode, we will share with you the traits
Taking a walk with a pet bird has been a popular hobby of some Chinese people for centuries. In this
