厦门传统风俗英文版、厦门景点的介绍英文版

介绍厦门的英语作文5篇美丽厦门之英文介绍美丽厦门之英文介绍大全集（一）01: 厦门英文介绍 About Xiamen02: 厦门八大景八小景 Tour Xamen03: 鼓浪屿英文介绍1 Gulangyu Island04: 鼓浪屿英文介绍2 Gulangyu Island05: 厦门市市鸟白鹭City Bird-Egrets06: 厦门市市花三角梅英文介绍City Flower-Bougainvillea glabra07: 厦门南普陀英文介绍 Nanputuo Temple08: 集美旅游景点英文介绍 Jimei Tourist Area09: 同安旅游景点英文介绍 Tong’an Tourist Area01.About Xiamen厦门英文介绍Xiamen is an island city with a rich and dramatic history, replete with pirates, rebel leaders, and European merchants. Now linked to mainland Fujian by a causeway, Xiamen retains a strong international flavor. Known in the West as Amoy, Xiamen has a long history as a port city, and later became a center of British trade in the 19th century. Their foreign settlements, later taken over by Japanese invaders at the start of World War II, were established on the nearby small Gulangyu Island. Manyof the old treaty-port and colonial buildings in Western styles survive. Xiamen was declared one of China’s first Special Economic Zones in the early 1980’s, taking advantage of the city’s heritage as a trading center and the proximity to Taiwan. Today Xiamen is one of China’s most attractive andbest-maintained resort cities.Xiamen was founded in 1394 at the beginning of the Ming dynasty as a center of defense against coastal pirates. Its prosperity was due to its deepwater sheltered harbor, that supplanted nearby Quanzhou, the port that had been the center of the maritime trade with the Indies.In the mid-17th century, Xiamen and Gulangyu Island became a stronghold of Zheng Chenggong, known in the West as Koxinga, a Ming loyalist who held out against the Manchu invaders until being driven to Taiwan. Born in Japan to a Chinese pirate father and a Japanese mother, Zheng became allied with holdout Ming princes in the south who hoped for a restoration. He built up a resistance force of some 7,000 junks and a mixed force of three-quarters of a million troops and pirates. In 1661 he drove the Dutch from Taiwan and set up another base there, before his death in 1662.After the Opium Wars Xiamen became one of the first treaty ports to be opened to foreign trade and settlement following the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842. Gulangyu Island was transformed into an international settlement, where many Victorian and Neoclassical style buildings still survive. The city’s prosperity was due both to trade and to wealth sent back by Xiamen’s substantial emigrant munity of overseas Chinese. Prosperity returned to Xiamen in the early 1980’s when Xiamen was designated one ofthe four Special Economic Zones (SEZs).02. Tour Xiamen (旅游厦门，八大景八小景)Xiamen is a well-known tourist port city in the Southeast coast of China. It is one of the Cleanest Cities of China, the Garden Cities of China, the National Environmental Protection Model Cities, and the best sightseeing cities in China. Not only being wealthy with travel resources, Xiamen has also temperate weather, fast and convenient transport and munication, and plete travel establishments. In the old times, there were "Eight Major Landscapes" and "Eight MinorLandscapes" "Landscapes Beyond Landscapes" in Xiamen and altogether 24 scenic spots were included in the three general terms. Some of the 24 sights, such as "Wonderland of Gulang","Five Old Gentlemen Reaching the Clouds", "Watching Suise on Hongji Summit", "Night Moon by Tiger Brook", "White Deer Spurting Smoke", still can be traced today.By reorganizing old landscapes and developing new sceneries, Xiamen has formed five main Tourist areas-- Gulangyu Island Tourist Area, Nanputuo Temple Tourist Area, Wangshi Rock Tourist Area, Huangcuo Tourist Area and Jimei Tourist Area. Beside its richful travel resources and pleasant weather, Xiamen also provides fast and convenient transportation and munication, and plete travelestablishments. All makes Xiamen one of the most suitable cities for investors and tourists in China.03.Gulangyu Island 鼓浪屿英文介绍1A ten-minute ferry ride off the southwest side of Xiamen, the 2 square km (3/4 sq. mile) Gulangyu Island (Island of Blown Waves) was the center for foreignmunities who settled here after 1842. Many builtWestern-style mansions,churches, warehouses, and government buildings which still survive. Sunlight Rock (Riguang Yan) dominates the island from its modest 93-meter height. The island includes a statue of Koxinga and a Koxinga Museum (Koxinga bowuguan), whichdocuments the career of that pirate turned resistance leader. The Xiamen Museum (Xiamen Bowuguan) includes more than a thousand exhibits, including porcelain and jade collections. On the southern shore of the island is the Shuzhuang Garden, which once belonged to a Taiwanese businessman who moved to the island after the Japanese took over Taiwan in 1895.04.Gulangyu Island 鼓浪屿英文介绍2Gulangyu, separated from Xiamen by the 500-metre-wide Egret River, with an area of 1.77 square kilometres, enjoys a lauditory title "Garden on the Sea." The original name of the islet was Yuan Zhou Zi. In the Ming Dynasty it was renamed Gulang, meaning ''drum waves", because the holes in the southwestern reefs hit by the waves make sounds like the drum beating.Overlapping peaks foil the blue water, white clouds, green trees and bright flowers.The air in the islet is fresh. The entire place is free from any sorts of vehicles and is particularly quiet. All these render an atmosphere of a fairyland.The roar of the waves breaks on the rocks. Impressive melodies surrounding and lingering on this island make famous for its piano-laden past. As a place of residence forWesterners during Xiamen's colonial past, Gulangyu is famous for its architecture and for being home to China's largest piano museum. It is known as the piano island because people here love the piano. As early as 1913, students in schools run by foreigners started learning the piano. The enthusiasm for music later spread to more ordinary people on the island. Many piano families have since then e into being and produced aomplished musicians. And the number of the pianos possessed is in the leading place in the nation, though there is only a population of 20,000 people.No tourist can afford to miss one attraction located on the island -- the nation's largest piano museum. Divided into two exhibition halls, the museum guidesvisitors through a vivid history of the instrument with displays and illustrations. All different types of pianos such as miniature pianos, automatic pianos, aordion pianos and round-shaped pianos, are on display.The architecture in the islet varies greatly in style, Chinese and foreign. Thus the islet has a laudatory title "the World Architecture Museum" Covered in green all the year round, it's charming, elegant, secluded and serene. A great variety of villas stand shrouded by lush wood resembling numerousjadeites embellished upon a piece of verdant silk brocade. Hundreds of flowers grown on the Riguang Rock (Sunlight Rock) vie with one another for beauty. With the caressing sea breeze, it's a quite cool place in hot summer. At the foot of the rock, there's the Memorial Hall to honor the national Hero Zheng Chenggong.Today, Gulangyu is listed as one of the nation's major scenic spots. The main sites of interest here include the Sunlit Rock, Shuzhuang Park, Gangzihou Bathing Beach and Memorial Hall to Zheng Chenggong, which are visited annually by millions of people from all parts of the country and the world. For people living in the hustle and bustle of today's metropolis, citizens on this island seem to live in a paradise with a relaxing, healthy and placid lifestyle. Find more in our detailed introduction of the major attractions in Gulangyu Tourist Area.05. City Bird-Egrets 厦门市市鸟白鹭Egrets are the world's rare birds. They belong to heron family of bird class. Xiamen boasts small egrets, middle egrets, large egrets, Chinese egrets and gray egrets, which dwell are the only five types of herons ever seen in China. People choose to call them egrets (Bailu in Chinese) collectively because they, except the gray egrets, which have dark graybody-feathers, have beautiful snow-white feathers. The small and midium-sized egrets are of the largest numbers and are seen morefrequently. On October 23 of 1986, at the 23rd Session of the Standing Committee of the 8th Municipal People's Congress it was decided that the egret be the City Bird of Xiamen.06.City Flower-Bougainvillea glabra 厦门市市花三角梅英文介绍The City Flower was decided by the Standing Committee of the Eighth People's Congress of Xiamen City on October 23, 1986 in its 20th conference. The scientific name of the flower is Bougain Villeasp. It is an evergreen clamber bush or a hanging down shrub, which belongs to the category of bougain of the bongainvillea family. It is a wood nature liana. The nature of its leaves has the luster. Its flower is small and blooms on the top. The flower usually grows inclusters in the bud plate. The three big bud plates are very distinctive, constructing a major object sight for enjoying. In ancient times, it was called "Nine Layers of Vine". It is called "Leaves Tiny Flower" and "Triangular Flower" in North China and it was called "Bougain" as translated in sound from English in Hongkong. It was originally planted in Brazil ofSouth America and it is a long time since it was imported and planted in China in 1972.It has a great number of varieties, and large amount of colors. It has the nurture color of red, orange, yellow, white and purple, and it has the shape of single petal flower, double petal flower and mottled plate flower etc. It couples hardness with softness, and it is simple and unadorned. It is easy to plant and possesses such variety of colors, so it can be used to make potted landscape. As a result, to use the Triangular Shaped Plum Blossom as the city flower, to plant it broadly and to take care of it will not only afforest and beautify Xiamen, but also better show the style and features of Xiamen, the character of Xiamen people and the rapid Development of the Xiamen Special Economic Zone.07. Nanputuo Temple厦门南普陀英文介绍Situated at the foot of Wulao Peak on the southern end of Xiamen is nanputuo Temple. The temple's Heavenly King Hall, the main prayer hall, the Hall of Great Compassion and the Shrine of Buddhist Scriptures are all graced with painted brackets. The temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). And rebuilt during theQing Dynasty (1644-1911), it is now an imposingmulti-layered trapezoidal structure that overlooks the sea. The Shrine of Buddhist Scriptures houses a huge collection of Buddhist cultural relics, including a Burmese jade carving of the Buddha and many importantBuddhist literature. It is one of the sacred places of Buddhism in Southern Fujian. Inside the temple there are the Heaven King's Hall, the Daxiong Hall, the Great Compassion Hall, all of which are built in an exquisite and grand style.Enshrined in these halls are the statues of Maitreya, Sanshi Reverend Buddha,Thousand-handed Guanyin (Bodhisattva), Four Kings of Heaven, and the eighteen arhats. Although all are serious and solemn in appearance, each is distinctly different fromanother. The temple attracts a large number of pilgrims at home and abroad. The excellent craftsmanship of the Thousand-handed Guanyin is marked by its thousand hands and thousand eyes and glistening golden color.As to the Pavilion where Buddhist scriptures are kept, it has a rich collection of thehistorical articles of Buddhism. such as classics, statues of Buddhas, bronze bells from the Song Dynasty, calligraphic works and paintings from the ancient times. Among them,"Intriguing Lotus Scripture" written in blood in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and the statue of Guanyin in white porcelain, a masterpiece of He Chaosong, are most valuable. In the temple are preserved many inscriptions, among which the stone inscriptions written by Chen Di and Sheng Yourong in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and the one on a stone stele written by Emperor of the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty are most famous. Behind the temple, inscribed on the wall of a rock is a large word "Buddha" which is 4.66 metres in height and 3.33 metres in width. And farther behind, high up on the mountain stands a screen of five peaks coloured by green trees and bamboos and marked by serene valleys and rocks of pleasing shapes. They are called "Five Old Gentlemen Reaching the Clouds," and are one of the eight grand sights of Xiamen. Coming to the top, you not only have a view of the mountain undulating in the wind, but also the view of the sea surging in the distance.Behind Nanputuo Temple, inscribed on the wall of a rock is a large word "Buddha" which is 4.66 metres in height and 3.33 metres in width. And farther behind, high up on themountain stands a screen of five peaks coloured by green trees and bamboos and marked by serene valleys and rocks of pleasing shapes. They are called "Five Old Gentlemen Reaching the Clouds," and are one of the eight grand sights of Xiamen. Look from far, the five peaks wreathed by clouds are just like five old men with white beard and hair who have experienced enough swift changes of the world and are looking far into the vast sea. Coming to the top, you not only have a view of the mountain undulating in the wind, but also the view of the sea surging in the distance.08.Jimei Tourist Area 集美旅游景点英文介绍Jimei is a suburb of Xiamen City connected to xiamen Island by a 2,212-metre long granite causeway. Jimei is also the residence of Mr. Tan Kah-kee, a famousoverseas Chinese philanthropist. Encircled by the sea on three sides, the town is known for its magnificent buildings bining western and oriental styles and picture-postcard sceneries. As a tourist site, Jimei has the following attractions to offer: Jimei School Village, Aoyuan (TurtleGarden), Returnees' Hall, Xiamen Bridge and Wanbao Hill Sightseeing Farms.Jimei School Village is a general name for all schools and cultural institutions here. It was built by Mr.Tan Kah-kee in 1913. After decades of development, the village now covers a floor space area of over 100,000 square kilometers and there are more than 10,000 students in it. The higher learning institutions are Xiamen Aquatic Products College, Jimei Navigation College, and Jimei Finance and Economy Institute and BusinessAdministration College, etc. There are also secondary specialized schools, middle schools, primary schools, kindergartens and nurseries schools in the village. In addition to the schools metioned above, one may find here auditoriums, swimming pools, stadiums,Xiamen is one of the most important ports and one of the most popular tourist destinations in China.over 30 yeas ago,Xiamen became a special economic zone and it play the full potential meant by that name.now,Xiamen is known for been one of China’s livable cities,the recipient of the xx UN-Habitat Scroll of Honor Award and winner of the China Model City for Social Development award for three consecutive time with the highestscoring.Xiamen is located in the subtropical Pacific coast of southeast of China,a short distance from Taiwan over the Taiwan Strait.with an annual mean temperature of 21 degrees Celsius.Xiamen is fortable in all four seasons.Xiamen is proud of it’s beautiful environment..40.4% of it’s urban area is green space .The sea ,the stretching beaches ,the hills,the wild egrets and the flourishing plants and flowers bine to make Xiamen an enchangting coastal capital.Xiamen not only has a long history,it is also a melting port of the East and West cultures where traditions and modernity live side byside.Gulanyu Island,the most well known tourist attraction of Xiamen,is named Piano Island or Music Island,Xiamen is the hometown of the Gezi Opera and Nanyin Opera.the Nanyin Opera is a millennium old art form carrying ancients Chinese features.buildings with mixed Chinese and Western architectural styles strew the cquer thread sculpture,a local folk art craft,live through centries and is still popular today.with a wide variety of tea, the interesting local ways of tea brewing and numerous type of cuisines,Xiamen is a place to taste the best of life.Xiamen is open to new idears and as a result,it has bee one of China’s most petitive cities.It’s economic strength finds only finf a few petitors in thecountry.the extentive land air and sea transport capacity,the abundance of human resources,the business-frendly investment policies and the well-functioning public services help establish Xiamen’s strong image as city on the fast rising pace.Xiamen port is the 7th largest port in China where over a hundred million tons of cargo is handed every year ang its container throughput is the 19tn largest in the word.Xiamen international airport is the 5th largest airport in China in terms of international arrivals and dpartures.to meet the future demands,Xiamen has embarked on building a new airport with a designed passenger capacity of 75 million.Xiamen is so easily aessible through shipping routes,air routes,freeways and railways that is has bee the transportation hub on the southeast coast of China.in November xx,China City Development Academy issued the Evaluation of Chinese Cities on Comprehensive Development in which Xiamen ranked first for its well-balanced development.1.厦门大学介绍：Xiamen University, located in Xiamen, Fujian province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. Before 1949, it was originally known as the University of Amoy. The university is one of many prehensive universities directlyadministered by the Chinese Ministry of Education. In 1995 it was included in the list of the "211" Project for the state key construction; in 2000 it became one of China’s higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the 985 Project.2.厦门中山路介绍： Zhongshan road, is the oldest merce street in Xiamen with crowds of people traveling everyday for its various modities. Zhongshan Road is reflection of the prosper of Xiamen. In other words, Zhongshan Road is the spokesman of Xiamen and the pride of Xiamen residents.3.珍珠湾介绍：Xiamen Pearl Beach is a local beach and the number of tourists here is not that large. The scenery here is really fantastic and you can have a chance to closely enjoy the sunshine on the beach. Many couple will choose to take their wedding photo here. 4.曾厝垵介绍：It used to be a fishing village. Later as the tourism increased the consumption, the residents in the village started to build houses at their own will. Thus a mussy architectural style here came into being which now however bees its characteristic. Different from the noisy in the urban district, here all you can feel is nothing but purity and peace.5.鼓浪屿Gulangyu Island once named Yuansha continent and Yuansha zi, gained its current name in Ming Dynasty, because the Sea Cave, to the southwest of the sea, was lapped against by tides, with noise seemingly ing from striking drums. Because of history, the buildings of various styles home and abroad, gathered and persevered well here, has the name of "Gallery of World Architecture ". The small island, also the fertile soil for music, from which there are many famous people. It has got the beautiful name of "The island of music" and "The village of music", for it has the largest number of pianos.6.海底世界Xiamen underwater world has novel facilities novel and modern equipment. The most prominent is the facilities of subsea tunnel. Subsea tunnel is 80 meters long, 1.5 meters wide. Steppin into the tunnel and standing in the way of electric scooter, u can see the concave on both sides of the fish pond. Passengers without diving into the underwater world can swim with fish, watching all sides around the world of fish. The stream never stops flowing. You can see that the ferocious sharks with sharp teeth passes by , big fish glides from thetop of your head, and divers’ performances of feeding and so on.内容仅供参考。

鼓浪屿：厦门的珍珠**Gulangyu Island: The Pearl of Xiamen**Nestled within the embrace of the South China Sea, Gulangyu Island, also known as the "Pearl of the South", stands as a symbol of Xiamen's rich history and unique culture. This island, just a short boat ride from the mainland, offers a tantalizing blend of natural beauty, architectural wonders, and cultural richness.鼓浪屿，这个被誉为“南国之珠”的小岛，矗立在南海的怀抱中，是厦门丰富历史和独特文化的象征。

从大陆乘坐船只，只需短途航行，便能抵达这个充满自然美景、建筑奇观和文化底蕴的宝岛。

**Natural Beauty**The island's natural beauty is its first and foremost attraction. With its lush green hills, idyllic beaches, and crystal-clear waters, Gulangyu Island provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The gentle waves lap against the shore, and the sound of seabirdsfills the air, creating a serene and relaxing atmosphere.**自然之美**鼓浪屿的自然之美是其首要的吸引力。

noodle with satay sause（沙茶面），Xiamen style jelly seaworm（土笋冻），fish ball（鱼丸），zongzi或traditional chinese rice-pudding with meat（肉粽）美丽厦门之英文介绍大全集01: 厦门英文介绍About Xiamen02: 厦门八大景八小景tour xiamen03: 鼓浪屿英文介绍1 GULANGYU ISLAND04: 鼓浪屿英文介绍2 GULANGYU ISLAND05: 厦门市市鸟白鹭City Bird-Egrets06: 厦门市市花三角梅英文介绍City Flower-Bougainvillea glabra07: 厦门南普陀英文介绍Nanputuo Temple08: 集美旅游景点英文介绍Jimei Tourist Area09: 同安旅游景点英文介绍Tong’ an Tourist Area10: 厦门中秋节英文介绍Mid-autumn Festival11: 厦门划龙舟英文介绍Dragon boat festival12: 厦门博饼英文介绍Mooncake gambling13: 厦门歌仔戏英文介绍Gezai Opera14: 元宵节英文介绍The Lantern Festival15: 闽南功夫茶英文介绍Gongfu TeaAbout Xiamen厦门英文介绍Xiamen is an island city with a rich and dramatic history, replete with pirates, rebel leaders, and European merchants. Now linked to mainland Fujian by a causeway, Xiamen retains a strong international flavor. Known in the West as Amoy, Xiamen has a long history as a port city, and later became a center of British trade in the 19th century. Their foreign settlements, later taken over by Japanese invaders at the start of World War II, were established on the nearby small Gulangyu Island. Many of the old treaty-port and colonial buildings in Western styles survive. Xiamen was declared one of China’s first Special Economic Zones in the early 1980’s, taking advantage of the city’s heritage as atrading center and the proximity to Taiwan. Today Xiamen is one of China’s most attractive and best-maintained resort cities.Xiamen was founded in 1394 at the beginning of the Ming dynasty as a center of defense against coastal pirates. Its prosperity was due to its deepwater sheltered harbor, that supplanted nearby Quanzhou, the port that had been the center of the maritime trade with the Indies.In the mid-17th century, Xiamen and Gulangyu Island became a stronghold of Zheng Chenggong, known in the West as Koxinga, a Ming loyalist who held out against the Manchu invaders until being driven to Taiwan. Born in Japan to a Chinese pirate father and a Japanese mother, Zheng became allied with holdout Ming princes in the south who hoped for a restoration. He built up a resistance force of some 7,000 junks and a mixed force of three-quarters of a million troops and pirates. In 1661 he drove the Dutch from Taiwan and set up another base there, before his death in 1662.After the Opium Wars Xiamen became one of the first treaty ports to be opened to foreign trade and settlement following the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842. Gulangyu Island was transformed into an international settlement, where many Victorian and Neoclassical style buildings still survive. The city’s prosperity was due both to trade and to wealth sent back by Xiamen’s substantial emigrant community of overseas Chinese.Prosperity returned to Xiamen in the early 1980’s when Xiamen was designated one of the four Special Economic Zones (SEZs).。

用英语写一段介绍厦门文化特色的作文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1嗨,小朋友,你好呀!今天我们来聊聊厦门这个城市的文化特色吧!Xiamen is a beautiful city located in Fujian Province, China. It has a rich cultural heritage and unique traditions that make it stand out from other cities. Let me tell you about some of the amazing things that make Xiamen so special!First, let's talk about the food! Xiamen is famous for its delicious seafood dishes. The city is surrounded by the sea, so people here love to eat all kinds of fresh fish, shrimp, and other tasty seafood. One of the most popular dishes is called "Shacha Shrimp" – it's shrimp cooked in a special sauce made with garlic, chili, and lots of yummy spices. Mmm, it makes my mouth water just thinking about it!Another thing that makes Xiamen really cool is its unique architecture. The city has a mix of old and new buildings, but many of the older ones were built in a style called "Amoy Deco." These buildings have really pretty designs with curved lines, bright colors, and fancy decorations. It's like the buildings arewearing fancy dresses! Some of the houses even have little courtyards and gardens inside, which is super cute.Did you know that Xiamen also has its own special dialect? It's called Minnan Hua or Hokkien, and it sounds quite different from the Chinese that people speak in other parts of the country. The people in Xiamen are really proud of their dialect and love to use it in their daily life. It's like they have their own secret language!One of the most fun things about Xiamen is the celebrations and festivals that happen throughout the year. During the Lunar New Year, the streets are filled with colorful decorations, dragon dances, and the sound of firecrackers. It's a huge party! There's also a really cool festival called the Xiamen International Beach Festival, where people get together to play games, listen to music, and just have a good time by the beach.Speaking of the beach, Xiamen has some of the most beautiful beaches in China. The water is so clear and blue, and the sand is soft and white. People love to go swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles there. It's the perfect place to spend a sunny day!I could go on and on about all the amazing things that make Xiamen so special, but I think you get the idea. It's a city with arich culture, delicious food, beautiful sights, and friendly people. If you ever get a chance to visit, you'll see why so many people love this place!篇2Title: The Amazing City of XiamenHi everyone! Today I want to tell you about my favorite city in China - Xiamen! It's a really cool place with lots of fun things to see and do.First of all, Xiamen is on the coast, so there are beautiful beaches everywhere. My favorite is Gulangyu Island. It's a teeny tiny island right next to Xiamen, and you can only get there by taking a little ferryboat. No cars are allowed on the island, so it's really peaceful. You can walk along the shore, build sandcastles, and even rent little paddle boats to go out on the water. So much fun!The buildings in Xiamen are super neat too. Lots of them are built in a style called Amoy Deco, which mixes Chinese and Western styles together. They have bright colors, curvy shapes, and cool decorations. It kind of reminds me of gingerbread houses! My favorite is the Hulianjie Pedestrian Street. It's an oldshopping street with alleyways and little stores selling yummy snacks and souvenirs.Speaking of snacks, the food in Xiamen is amazing! Since it's by the ocean, they have the best seafood ever. My top picks are the oyster omelets and the sand ginger fish soup. For dessert, you have to try the yam balls. They look kind of weird but taste sooooo good! Xiamen is also known for its Tan Tze drink, which is made from special local herbs. It's supposed to be really healthy for you.Another cool thing about Xiamen is all the festivals and celebrations they have. The biggest one is the Zheng Chenggong Festival, which honors a famous military leader from long ago. During the festival, there are dragon dances, martial arts performances, and lots of other fun activities. I went once and it was awesome!Overall, Xiamen is just a really special place with a mix of natural beauty, unique architecture, delicious food, and rich culture. If you ever get a chance to visit, you should definitely go!I hope I can take a trip back there again soon. Okay, that's all for my essay! Let me know if you have any other questions.篇3嗨,小朋友们!我是Claude叔叔。

厦门景点介绍英文作文Xiamen, a coastal city in southeastern China, is known for its beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage. Let's take a look at some of the must-see attractions in this charming city.Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is a popular destination for tourists. With its colonial architecture, lush gardens, and beautiful beaches, it's a great place to explore on foot or by bike.The South Putuo Temple, also known as Nanputuo Temple,is a famous Buddhist temple with a history dating back over a thousand years. The temple complex includes several halls, pavilions, and pagodas, as well as a vegetarian restaurant serving delicious Buddhist cuisine.Xiamen University, one of China's most prestigious universities, is also a top tourist attraction. The campusis renowned for its beautiful traditional Chinesearchitecture, tranquil lakes, and lush greenery.Hulishan Fortress, built in the late 19th century, is a well-preserved coastal defense fortification. Visitors can explore the fortress and its underground tunnels, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the sea from the top of the ramparts.Zeng Cuo An Village, located near the beach, is a charming old fishing village with narrow alleyways, traditional houses, and a lively arts and crafts scene.It's a great place to wander around and soak up the local atmosphere.Xiamen Botanical Garden, a large and diverse botanical garden, is home to a wide variety of plants, including rare and exotic species. The garden also features scenic walking trails, ponds, and pavilions, making it a peaceful and relaxing place to spend a day.In addition to these attractions, Xiamen also offers a vibrant food scene, with a wide range of local andinternational cuisines to try. From fresh seafood to traditional Fujianese dishes, there's something to satisfy every palate.With its mix of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern amenities, Xiamen is a city that has something to offer every visitor. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying good food and beautiful surroundings, Xiamen is definitely worth a visit.。

厦门景点的英文介绍作文Introduction to Xiamen Scenic Spots。

Xiamen is a beautiful coastal city located in the southeast of China. It is known for its mild climate, beautiful scenery, and rich cultural heritage. There are many scenic spots in Xiamen that attract tourists from all over the world. In this article, we will introduce some of the most famous scenic spots in Xiamen.Gulangyu Island。

Gulangyu Island is a small island located off the coast of Xiamen. It is known for its beautiful scenery, colonial architecture, and peaceful atmosphere. The island is car-free, so visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll or bike ride around the island. There are many attractions on the island, including the Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, and thePiano Museum. Gulangyu Island is also famous for its street food, such as oyster omelets and peanut soup.Jimei School Village。

用英语简单介绍厦门美景点的作文Nestled on the southeastern coast of China, Xiamen is a city renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From lush green mountains to picturesque beaches, Xiamen offers a diverse array of scenic attractions that captivate visitors from around the globe.One of the most iconic landmarks in Xiamen is Gulangyu Island, a designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Accessible only by ferry, this car-free island is a veritable paradise boasting colonial architecture, charming streets, and lush gardens. Visitors can wander through the narrow lanes lined with historic mansions, visit the Piano Museum, or relax on the island's pristine beaches while soaking in panoramic views of the surrounding sea.For those seeking tranquility amidst nature, Nanputuo Temple and its adjacent Xiamen University provide a serene retreat. Situated at the foot of Wulao Peak, Nanputuo Temple is a sacred Buddhist site dating back over a thousand years. Surrounded by verdant hills and overlooking the sea, the temple complex exudes an aura of peace and spirituality. Nearby, Xiamen University's campus is renowned for its stunning coastal scenery, with picturesque paths winding through lush gardens and scenic viewpoints offering sweeping vistas of the ocean.Xiamen's coastline is dotted with beautiful beaches, perfect for soaking up the sun and enjoying various water activities. Among the most popular is Baicheng Beach, with its soft golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can swim, sunbathe, or partake in thrilling water sports such as jet skiing and parasailing. For a more secluded experience, the beaches of Huandao Road offer tranquil shores backed by verdant hills, ideal for leisurely strolls and quiet contemplation.In addition to its natural beauty, Xiamen boasts a vibrant cultural scene enriched by its diverse history and heritage. The Shuzhuang Garden, nestled on the southern coast of Gulangyu Island, is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese garden design. Featuring meandering pathways, pavilions, and rockeries, the garden offers a tranquil oasis amidstthe bustling city. Meanwhile, the Hakka Earth Buildings in nearby Nanjing County showcase the unique architectural style of the Hakka people, with their circular structures and fortified walls preserving centuries of history and culture.Xiamen's culinary scene is equally enticing, with a wealth of delicious local delicacies to tempt the taste buds. Seafood lovers will delight in the fresh catches served at the city's bustling night markets, while tea aficionados can savor the rich flavors of local oolong tea at traditional teahouses. From savory snacks like oyster omelets to sweet treats like peanut soup, Xiamen's culinary offerings reflect the city's diverse cultural influences and coastal bounty.In conclusion, Xiamen is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural delights, offering visitors a truly unforgettable experience. Whether exploring historic landmarks, lounging on sun-kissed beaches, or savoring delectable cuisine, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this enchanting coastal city. With its unique blend of tradition and modernity, Xiamen continues to enchant and inspire travelers from near and far.。

用英语简单介绍厦门美景点的作文IntroductionXiamen, a beautiful coastal city in southeastern China, is known for its stunning scenic spots that attract tourists from all over the world. From picturesque beaches to lush green mountains, Xiamen is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular scenic spots in Xiamen that you should definitely visit.1. Gulangyu IslandGulangyu Island is a small island located just off the coast of Xiamen. It is known for its beautiful beaches, lush gardens, and colonial architecture. One of the highlights of Gulangyu Island is Shuzhuang Garden, a traditional Chinese garden with ponds, bridges, and pavilions. The island is also home to several museums and art galleries, making it a great destination for culture lovers.2. Huandao RoadHuandao Road, or Ring Road, is a scenic coastal road that runs along the perimeter of Xiamen Island. It offers breathtaking views of the sea, as well as opportunities for cycling, jogging, and picnicking. Along the road, you will find several parks, beaches,and scenic spots where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.3. Xiamen UniversityXiamen University is one of the most beautiful universities in China, with a picturesque campus that features traditional Chinese architecture, lush gardens, and serene lakes. The university is a popular spot for tourists, who come to admire its stunning buildings and peaceful atmosphere. Make sure to visit the famous Yundang Lake on campus, which is a great place to take a leisurely stroll or have a picnic.4. Nanputuo TempleNanputuo Temple is a Buddhist temple located at the foot of Wulaofeng Mountain in Xiamen. It is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike, who come to admire its ancient architecture and tranquil surroundings. The temple is also home to a vegetarian restaurant where you can try delicious vegetarian dishes prepared by the monks.5. Wuyuan BayWuyuan Bay is a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts in Xiamen, with opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. The bay is surrounded by lush green mountains and offersstunning views of the sea. You can also take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk or relax on the sandy beach while enjoying the cool ocean breeze.ConclusionXiamen is truly a hidden gem in China, with its stunning scenic spots that will leave you in awe. Whether you are a nature lover, a culture enthusiast, or an adventure seeker, there is something for everyone in this beautiful city. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the beauty of Xiamen!。

英文介绍厦门的景点作文小学English:Xiamen, also known as Amoy, is a beautiful coastal city located in the southeastern part of China. It is renowned for its stunning scenery, rich history, and charming culture. One of the most famous attractions in Xiamen is Gulangyu Island. This small island is a pedestrian-only zone and is often referred to as "Piano Island" due to its numerous pianos. Visitors can stroll along the narrow streets, admire the colonial-style buildings, and enjoy the peaceful mountain and sea views. Another must-visit spot is Nanputuo Temple, a Buddhist temple that dates back to the Tang Dynasty. It is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a tranquil atmosphere for visitors to worship and appreciate the intricate architecture. Hulishan Fortress is also worth exploring, as it is a well-preserved coastal defense complex built during the late Qing Dynasty. The fortress features ancient cannons, tunnels, and a commanding view of the sea. For nature lovers, Xiamen has beautiful beaches, such as Xiamen University Beach and Baicheng Beach, where visitors can relax, swim, and enjoy the sunshine. In addition to natural and historical attractions, Xiamen is also famous for its local snacks. The mostpopular ones include the "Oyster Omelet" and "Oyster Noodles," which are both delicious and unique to Xiamen. Furthermore, Xiamen is a shopping paradise with various shopping streets, such as Zhongshan Road, where visitors can buy souvenirs, local handicrafts, and delicious snacks. With its captivating scenery, cultural heritage, and delectable food, Xiamen is definitely a destination that shouldnot be missed when exploring China.中文翻译:厦门，又称为鼓浪屿，是中国东南部一个美丽的海滨城市。

Mid-autumn Festival （中秋节）The Mid-Autumn Festival (Chinese Moon Festival) is an important traditional festivity second only to the Spring Festival. Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in Chinese lunar calendar, the Moon Festival usually comes sometime between the second week of September and the second week of October.Mid-Autumn day is a time when people celebrate the harvest, enjoy the getting-together with families and friends and appreciate good food and the most beautiful moon.Chinese ancestors took the seventh, eighth and ninth lunar months as autumn and 15th day of the eighth lunar month as the Moon Day which was considered the best day of the year to enjoy the beautiful, round and bright moon.A harvest festival, Moon Day is a time for relaxation and celebration and most importantly, reunion of families. In the past, food offerings were placed on an altar set up in the courtyard. Special food for the festival included moon cakes and cooked taro, edible snails from the taro patches or rice paddies cooked with sweet basil, and water caltrope, a type of water chestnut resembling black buffalo horns. Some people insisted that cooked taro be included because at the time of creation, taro was the first food discovered at night in the moonlight.TraditionThe Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festivity for both the Han and minority nationalities. The custom of worshipping the moon can be traced back as far as the ancient Xia and Shang Dynasties (2000 B.C.-1066 B.C.). In the Zhou Dynasty (1066 B.C.-221 B.C.), people held ceremonies to greet winter and worshiped the moon whenever the Mid-Autumn Festival set in. It became prevalent in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) that people enjoyed and worshiped the full moon. In the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279 A.D.), however, people sent round moon cakes to their relatives as gifts in expression of their best wishes of family reunion. At night they looked up at the full silver moon or went sightseeing to celebrate the festival. Since the Ming (1368-1644 A.D. ) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911A.D.), the custom of Mid-Autumn Festival celebration became unprecedented popular. Together with the celebration there appeared some special customs in different parts of the country, such as burning incense, planting Mid-Autumn trees, lighting Lanterns on towers and fire dragon dances. What is worth mentioning is that the Yuetan Park in the western district of Beijing, was originally the Temple of Moon, and every year, the emperor would go there to offer a sacrifice to the moon.In mid-autumn farmers had just finished gathering their crops and bringing in fruits from the orchards. They were overwhelmed with joy when they have a harvest and at the same time they felt quite relaxed after a year of hard work. So the 15th Day of the eighth lunar month has gradually evolved as a widely celebrated festival for ordinary people. When the night falls, the land is bathed in silver moonlight. Families set up tables in their courtyards or sit together on their balconies chatting and sharing offerings to the moon. Together they enjoy the spell of night.Moon CakeMoon cake also has a story. During the Yuan dynasty (A.D.1280-1368) China was ruled by the Mongolian people. Leaders from the preceding Sung dynasty (A.D.960-1280) were unhappy at submitting to foreign rule, and set how to coordinate the rebellion without it being discovered. The leaders of the rebellion, knowing that the Moon Festival was drawing near, ordered the making of special cakes. Contained in each moon cake was a message with the outline of the attack. On the night of the Moon Festival, the rebels successfully attacked and overthrew the government. What followed was the establishment of the Ming dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644). Today, moon cakes are eaten to commemorate this legend.The round moon cakes, traditionally about three inches in diameter and one and a half inches in thickness, resembled Western fruitcakes in taste and consistency. These cakes were made with melon seeds, lotus seeds, almonds, minced meats, bean paste, orange peels and lard. A golden yolk from a salted duck egg was placed at the center of each cake, and the golden brown crust was decorated with symbols of the festival.13 moon cakes were piled in a pyramid to symbolize the thirteen moons of a "complete year", that is, twelve moons plus one intercalary moon.Moon ViewA moon view is a must in the Mid-Autumn Festival when the moon is especially round and bright. If the weather remains fine, people will be able to see a full moon on Mid-autumn day astronomers say. A full moon usually falls on the 16th day of a lunar month, instead of the 15th day. The moon will appear at its fullest when it is most closely aligned with the earth and the sun. It takes about 29.5 days for the three celestial bodies to be approximately aligned. The next time for such a fullest moon will be September 19, 2013.Dragon boat festival 厦门划龙舟英文介绍Another festival, commonly called the Fifth Moon Festival, is celebrated on the fifthday of the lunar fifth month. The proper name for this festival was the Upright Sun Festival, but foreigners in China refer to it as the Dragon-Boat Festival.The Fifth Moon Festival is also noted for its dragon-boat races, especially in the southern provinces, where there are many rivers and lakes. This regatta commemorated the death of Qu Yuan, an honest minister in the old days who was said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.Qu Yuan was a minister in the kingdom of Chu situated in present-day Hunan and Hubei provinces, during the Warring States period (475 -221 BC). He was upright, loyal and highly esteemed for his wise counsel that had brought peace and prosperity to the kingdom. However, when a dishonest and corrupt prince vilified Qu Yuan, he was disgraced and dismissed from his office. Realizing that the country was now in the hands of evil and corrupt officials, Qu Yuan clasped a large stone and leaped into the Mi Lo river on the fifth day of the fifth moon. Nearby fishermen rushed over and tried to save him, but they were unable even to recover his body. Thereafter, the kingdom declined and was eventually conquered by the kingdom of QinThe people of Chu, mourning the death of Qu Yuan, threw rice into the river to feed his hungry ghost every year on the fifth day of the fifth moon. One year, according to the legend, the spirit of Qu Yuan appeared and told the mourners that a huge reptile in the river had stolen the rice that had been offered. The spirit advised them to wrap the rice in silk and bind it with five different colored threads before tossing it into the river.On the Fifth Moon Festival, a glutinous rice pudding called Zongzi was eaten to symbolize the rice offerings to Qu Yuan. Ingredients such as beans, lotus seeds, chestnuts, pork fat and the golden yolk of a salted duck egg were often added to the glutinous rice. The pudding was wrapped with bamboo leaves, bound with a sort of raffia and boiled in salt water for hours.The dragon-boat races represented the attempts to rescue and recover the body of Qu Yuan. A dragon-boat ranged from fifty to one hundred feet in length with a beam of about five and a half feet, accommodating two paddlers sitting side by side. A wooden dragonhead was attached at the bow, and a dragon tail at the stern. A banner hoisted on a pole was also fastened at the stern. The hull was decorated with a design of red, green and blue scales edged in gold. In the center of the boat was a canopied shrine. Behind the shrine sat drummers, gong-beaters and cymbal-crashers that would set the pace for the paddlers. Men standing at the bow set off firecrackers, tossed rice into the water and made believe they were looking for Qu Yuan. All the noise and pageantrycreated an atmosphere of gaiety and excitement for the participants and spectators. Competitions were held between different clans, villages and organizations, and winners were awarded medals, banners, jugs of wine and festive meals.After the races, the wooden head and tail of the dragon were detached and stored either at the clan headquarters or at the local temple. The hull was buried in the muddy river to prevent cracking, warping and shrinkage. The boats were therefore reconditioned annually before the festival.Now, on the fifth day of the lunar fifth month, all Chinese people celebrate this festival by eating ZongziMooncake gambling（厦门博饼英文介绍)The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. For centuries, the Mid-Autumn Festival has encouraged family reunions, big feasts and enjoyment of a beautiful full moon. But for people in Xiamen, their exciting games have just started. A special custom “Moon-cake Gambling” will take place in every Mid-autumn Festival.You find a pack of six dice inside after opening every gaudily decorated box of mooncakes.Gambling? Right, but it is definitely legal. Because the stakes among the locals are mooncakes - and that is how this unique celebrating activity has got its Chinese name "Bo Bing." It is played only around the Mid-Autumn Festival.Easy to play though, the games have quite complicated rules hard to remember. So it is thoughtful for some mooncake manufacturers to print the rules on the package.All the "Bo Bing" game requires are six dice and a china bowl. Just throw the dice into the bowl - and the different pips you get stand for different ranks of awards you will win.When walking along streets in this tiny island during this time, you will hear the pleasant silvery sound of the dice rolling. Cheers of winning or loss are everywhere. The 300-year-old custom of mooncake gambling dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The inventor, Zheng Chenggong (1624-62), a general of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), stationed his army in Xiamen. Zheng was determined to recover Taiwan, which was occupied by Dutch invaders since 1624.When every Mid-Autumn Festival came, the soldiers naturally missed their families but fought with heroical determination to drive off the aggressors.General Zheng and his lower officer Hong Xu invented mooncake gambling to helprelieve homesickness among the troops.The gambling game has six ranks of awards, which are named as the winners in ancient imperial examinations, and has 63 different sized mooncakes as prizes.From the lowest to the highest, the titles of six ranks are Xiucai (the one who passed the examination at the county level), Juren (a successful candidate at the provincial level), Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examination), Tanhua, Bangyan and Zhuangyuan (respectively the number three to number one winners in the imperial examination at the presence of the emperor).Game players throw the dice by turns. Different pips they count win the player a relevant "title" and corresponding type of mooncakes.The lucky player who gets the pips to make it the title of "Zhuangyuan," will be the biggest winner in the game, and gain the largest mooncake.In ancient China, to win the imperial examination was the only way to enter an official career which was the dream of most learners, since the examination system was established in the Sui Dynasty (AD 581-618).No wonder then, if a person won "Zhuangyuan" through the imperial examination, the success would bring great honour to both him and his family, followed with a high-level position and a great sum of money.The game has something to do with the number "four." In mooncake gambling, the pips for most ranks of the awards are related to this number.For instance, one die of four pips wins you "Xiucai" and the smallest mooncake. And if you get four or more dice of four pips, then congratulations - you win "Zhuangyuan."The game provides 32 mooncakes for "Xiucai," 16 for "Juren" and the rest may be deduced by analogy. Only one player will win the lucky title "Zhuangyuan." That is why a total of 63 mooncakes are prepared for the game.As a game well combining culture, folk custom and recreation, moon cake gambling soon got popular among troops.So General Zheng approved of the soldiers playing the game in turn from the 13th to the 18th of the 8th month around the Mid-Autumn Festival.Since then, "Bo Bing" has become a popular traditional activity among local people. On every Mid-Autumn Festival, family members gather to gamble mooncakes, deep in arguments about who will be the winner.Also cake confectioneries will produce many kinds of gambling cakes to cater to the market.Xiamen people believe that the person who wins "Zhuangyuan" in the game, will havegood luck that year. And the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second important holiday in Xiamen besides Spring Festival.Nowadays, the mooncakes are not the only kind of award. With the upgrade of people's living standards, daily necessities, household appliances and even money can also be won.What's more, people add funny rules. If the dice read "six," then forget all those boring ranks. Turn off all the lights, and then seize as many prizes as possible in the darkness. It is a combination of good memory, high speed and a strong body.Changes of prizes has made the game even popular among younger generations.Gezai Opera（厦门歌仔戏英文介绍)Gezai Opera, also known as Xiang Opera, is the representative opera in South Fujian. Being a traditional opera, it prevails in Minnan, Taiwan and regions in Southeast Asia where overseas Chinese live in compact communities. Its melody comes from folk and the libretto is easy to understand, hence it is warmly welcomed. In 1662, the huge inflow of South Fujian folks into Taiwan with the national hero hoxinga also brought to the island folk music arts such as Longxi Brocade Eulogy, Anxi Tea Picking, and Tong’an Cart Drum. As a result, Gezai Hall emerged. In the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, under the influence of Liyuan Opera, Gaojia Opera and Peking Opera, Gezai Opera, a unique form of performing art, gradually came into existence and gained popularity in Taiwan and later spread to South Fujian after 1928 and renamed Xiang Opera following reforms and innovations by folk artists.Gezai opera features plain libretto and lively melody and therefore enjoys tremendous popularity among local folks. Liang Shanbo & Zhu Yingtai, a classic drama performed by Xiamen Gezai Troupe, was made into a film by Hong Kong Great Wall Motion Pictures and distributed in Southeast Asian nations. Other plays including Building in Flames, Five Girls Offering Birthday Felicitations, Best Pig Butcher, Legend of White Snake and Authentic or Fake Prince have also been made into TV drama shows.The Lantern Festival元宵节英文介绍On the 15th of the lst lunar month, they're in the Lantern Festival. In the streets, big and small, and in every family, beautiful festival lanterns are decorated. The public places like Zhongshan park and temples etc, hold celebrating activities of performing dragon dance, lion dance, walking on stilts, running artificial boats, letting off fireworks, welcoming Goddess Zigu and eating sweet dumplings. During the night, thetransparent palace lanterns merry-go-round lanterns (a lantern on the top band of which are decorative figures revolving as the hot air ascends), Baolian lanterns, lotus shape lanterns and elephant shape lanterns shed dazzling brightness in all directions On the surface of the lake, lantern boats row, splendidly attired girls and children perform joyful festive lantern dance. On the streets, the stilt tram strides magnificently making a grand spectacle.Gongfu Tea闽南功夫茶英文介绍China, the Homeland of Tea China is the homeland of tea. It is believed that China has tea-shrubs as early as five to six thousand years ago, and human cultivation of teaplants dates back two thousand years. Tea from China, along with her silk and porcelain, began to be known the world over more than a thousand years ago and has since always been an important Chinese export. At present more than forty countries in the world grow tea with Asian countries producing 90% of the world's total output. All tea trees in other countries have their origin directly or indirectly in China. The word for tea leaves or tea as a drink in many countries are derivatives from the Chinese character "cha." The Russians call it "cha'i", which sounds like "chaye" (tea leaves) as it is pronounced in northern China, and the English word "tea" sounds similar to the pronunciation of its counterpart in Xiamen (Amoy). The Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese, though pronounced with a slight difference. The habit of tea drinking spread to Japan in the 6th century, but it was not introduced to Europe and America till the 17th and 18th centuries. Now the number of tea drinkers in the world is legion and is still on the increase.Tea-Drinking Customs in ChinaOf the three major beverages of the world-- tea, coffee and cocoa-- tea is consumed by the largest number of people.China is the home of tea, and drinking tea is a national obsession. The Chinese are the most likely to delight in drinking tea as well as being the most discriminating in the way tea is made and served.Tea is indispensable in the life of the Chinese people. It is not simply a type of drink, but a transmitter of culture, representing the philosophy, aesthetic views and way of life of Chinese people, from which the spiritual world of the Chinese can be discerned. The tea-drinking tradition from the Ming and Qing dynasties, which features infused tea, has been inherited in most of China. But people from different areas favor different teas. Generally, people in northern China, northeastern China and Sichuan Province, love jasmine tea; those living in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provincesfavor green tea; and along the southeast coast, Oolong tea is preferred. People from Hunan Province have an interesting habit: they chew and swallow the tea leaves after drinking the infusion.Distinct customs in different areas and minorities compose the variety of China's tea-drinking tradition."Gongfu" Tea from Fujian ProvincePreparing and drinking "Gongfu" tea involves elaborate procedures. This tea is popular in Yunxiao, Zhangzhou, Dongshan and Xiamen in southern Fujian Province, and Chaozhou and Shantou in Guangdong Province.The antique-looking "Gongfu"tea set includes "Four Treasures for Tea-Making": one is a reddish-brown kettle, "yushuwei," with an oblate body that holds only 200g of water; the second is "Shantou Wind Stove," which is a small, exquisite and vented stove, used to boil water. Today, for convenience, many people use the electric stove. The third is a teapot, "Mengchen Pot," the size of a goose egg, made of zisha, a fine clay from Yixing that holds just over 50g of water. The last is "Ruochen'ou," an extraordinarily small cup about the size of half a pingpong ball, which holds only 4ml of the brew. Usually, four cups make a set and are placed on an oval tea tray. Besides pottery tea sets, there are porcelain ones, which look distinct with blue floral patterns glazed on a white background.With "Four Treasures", you can make tea. In preparing "Gongfu" tea, you must undertake a unique process. First, rinse the tea set in clean spring water and place it on a tea tray. When the water in the kettle is boiling, use some to warm the pot and cups. Then put tea leaves in the tea pot until it is half-full and add boiling water until it reaches the brim. Purists will immediately pour out the first infusion and warm the tea cups with it. Again, fill the pot with boiled water, using the lid to skim off the foam before covering the pot to preserve the aroma. Arrange the four cups in a square, their mouths all touching. Wait a moment (less than one minute) before lifting the pot and moving it in circles over the cups while pouring tea until each cup is filled. Known locally as "General Guan Patrollinging the Town," this ensures that the density of tea is the same in each cup. Even the final and most dense bit is poured evenly into the four cups-- known as "General Han Xin Dispatching Troops."Once the tea has been poured in the tea cups, that does not mean you can drink it immediately. According to the practice of "Gongfu" tea, you should first lift the cup to your nose and inhale the fragrance. Then take a sip, and hold it in your mouth to taste its flavor; in no time you will feel your nose and mouth filling with the fragrance, your throat moistening, and the secretion of saliva increasing, which will comfort yourwhole body. Add more water to the pot and enjoy another round of tea. After, at most, the fifth round, replace the tea dregs with new tea and start over.The best leaves for "Gongfu" tea is Oolong -- for green tea has a "cold nature" that pains the stomach and black tea has a "hot nature" that seems to dry the stomach; neither is suitable to be drunk undiluted. Only the half-fermented Oolong, having a "warm nature" and enduring infusion, is best for "Gongfu" tea.Making and drinking Oolong teaIn making and drinking Oolong tea, people focus on quality. The tea utensils, small and exquisite, mainly include a kettle, a heater, a teapot and several teacups. They are usually in a complete set which is called “the four treasures of the tea shop”I. Choose fine pottery tea utensils. Heat and wash the teapot and teacups with boiling water. Put proper amount of tealeaves into the teapot and pour t he “boiling” water into it until it is full, making sure to the down-pouring water can fully stir the tealeaves in the teapot. Remove the foam with the teapot lid and then lid the teapot.II. Shower the teapot with a little boiling water for one or two minutes. Distribute the tea soup equably into each cup in turn and the tea is ready to serve.III. The tealeaves can endure several infusions. After the tea is poured into the cups, one should first smell the fragrance and then try the flavor. Only by sipping slowly can one enjoy the real flavor of the tea.Advantages of Tea-DrinkingTea has been one of the daily necessities in China since time immemorial. Countless numbers of people like to have their aftermeal cup of tea.In summer or warm climate, tea seems to dispel the heat and bring on instant cool together with a feeling of relaxation. For this reason, tea-houses abound in towns and market villages in South China and provide elderly retirees with the locales to meet and chat over a cup of tea.Medically, the tea leaf contains a number of chemicals, of which 20-30% is tannic acid, known for its anti-inflammatory and germicidal properties. It also contains an alkaloid (5%, mainly caffeine), a stimulant for the nerve centre and the process of metabolism. Tea with the aromatics in it may help resolve meat and fat and thus promote digestion. It is, therefore, of special importance to people who live mainly on meat, like many of the ethnic minorities in China. A popular proverb among them says, "Rather go without salt for three days than without tea for a single day."Tea is also rich in various vitamins and, for smokers, it helps to discharge nicotine out of the system. After wining, strong tea may prove to be a sobering pick-me-up.The above, however, does not go to say that the stronger the tea, the more advantagesit will yield. Too much tannic acid will affect the secretion of the gastric juice, irritate the membrane of the stomach and cause indigestion or constipation. Strong tea taken just before bedtime will give rise to occasional insomnia. Constant drinking of over-strong tea may induce heart and blood-pressure disorders in some people, reduce the milk of a breast-feeding mother, and put a brown colour on the teeth of young people. But it is not difficult to ward off these undesirable effects: just don't make your tea too strong.The Categories of TeaChinese tea may be classified into five categories according to the different methods by which it is processed.1) Green tea: Green tea is the variety which keeps the original colour of the tea leaves without fermentation during processing. This category consists mainly of Longjing tea of Zhejiang Province, Maofeng of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province and Biluochun produced in Jiangsu.2) Black tea: Black tea, known as "red tea" (hong cha) in China, is the category which is fermented before baking; it is a later variety developed on the basis of the green tea. The best brands of black tea are Qihong of Anhui, Dianhong of Yunnan, Suhong of Jiangsu, Chuanhong of Sichuan and Huhong of Hunan.3) Wulong(Oolong) tea: This represents a variety half way between the green and the black teas, being made after partial fermentation. It is a specialty from the provinces on China's southeast coast: Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwan.4) Compressed tea: This is the kind of tea which is compressed and hardened into a certain shape. It is good for transport and storage and is mainly supplied to the ethnic minorities living in the border areas of the country. As compressed tea is black in colour in its commercial form, so it is also known in China as "black tea". Most of the compressed tea is in the form of bricks; it is, therefore, generally called "brick tea", though it is sometimes also in the form of cakes and bowls. It is mainly produced in Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.5) Scented tea: This kind of tea is made by mixing fragrant flowers in the tea leaves in the course of processing. The flowers commonly used for this purpose are jasmine and magnolia among others. Jasmine tea is a well-known favourite with the northerners of China and with a growing number of foreigners.Tea ProductionA new tea-plant must grow for five years before its leaves can be picked and, at 30years of age, it will be too old to be productive. The trunk of the old plant must then be cut off to force new stems to grow out of the roots in the coming year. By repeated rehabilitation in this way, a plant may serve for about l00 years .For the fertilization of tea gardens, soya-bean cakes or other varieties of organic manure are generally used, and seldom chemical fertilizers. When pests are discovered, the affected plants will be removed to prevent their spread, and also to avoid the use of pesticides.The season of tea-picking depends on local climate and varies from area to area. On the shores of West Lake in Hangzhou, where the famous green tea Longjing (Dragon Well) comes from, picking starts from the end of March and lasts through October, altogether 20-30 times from the same plants at intervals of seven to ten days. With a longer interval, the quality of the tea will deteriorate.A skilled woman picker can only gather 600 grams (a little over a pound) of green tea leaves in a day. The new leaves must be parched in tea cauldrons. This work , which used to be done manually, has been largely mechanized. Top-grade Dragon Well tea, however, still has to be stir-parched by hand, doing only 250 grams every half hour. The tea-cauldrons are heated electrically to a temperature of about 25oC or 74oF. It takes four pounds of fresh leaves to produce one pound of parched tea.The best Dragon Well tea is gathered several days before Qingming (Pure Brightness, 5th solar term) when new twigs have just begun to grow and carry "one leaf and a bud." To make one kilogram (2.2 lbs) of finished tea, 60, 000 tender leaves have to be plucked. In the old days Dragon Well tea of this grade was meant solely for the imperial household; it was, therefore, known as "tribute tea".For the processes of grinding, parching, rolling, shaping and drying other grades of tea various machines have been developed and built, turning out about 100 kilograms of finished tea an hour and relieving the workers from much of their drudgerytour xiamen (旅游厦门，八大景八小景)Xiamen is a well-known tourist port city in the Southeast coast of China. It is one of the Cleanest Cities of China, the Garden Cities of China, the National Environmental Protection Model Cities, and the best sightseeing cities in China. Not only being wealthy with travel resources, Xiamen has also temperate weather, fast and convenient transport and communication, and complete travel establishments.In the old times, there were "Eight Major Landscapes" and "Eight Minor Landscapes" "Landscapes Beyond Landscapes" in Xiamen and altogether 24 scenic spots were。