2. your first impression on CHINA?

3. Third Largest country in the world: 9.6 million square kilometers LARGEST and FASTEST developing country MOST population: 1.3 billion ORIGIN of Asian civilization history of 5000 YEARS

4. Tang Dynasty 唐朝

5. Beijing Olympics 8.8.2008-24.8.2008 4 GREAT inventions of ancient CHINA: Gunpowder Paper Compass Printing

7. Spring Festival Lunar Calenda: 23.Dec-15.Jan

9. Chopsticks may be made of several materials: bamboo, wood, gold, silver, ivory and plastic. In the cross-section, they may be either round or square. Ordinary chopsticks used in Chinese homes are made of wood or bamboo; those for banquets are often ivory, whereas gold ones belonged only to the royalty The correct way to use chopsticks is to hold the pair in the hollow between the thumb and forefinger of your fork hand

10. 上海上海 largest city in China in terms of populationChina one of the largest urban areas in the worldlargest urban areas Originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai grew to importance in the 19th century due to its favourable port location.port

11. Modern Shanghai

12. Historical Shanghai

13. 1. The following gifts are associated with death and should not be given: Clocks, Handkerchiefs, Anything white or black 2. Always arrive on time or early if you are the guest. 3. Do not start to eat or drink prior to the host. 4. As a cultural courtesy, you should taste all the dishes you are offered. 5. Never place your chopsticks straight up in your bowl. By placing your sticks upright in your bowl you will remind your host of joss sticks which connotes death. 6. Avoid “Greeen Hat” and number “4”. Attention