中国京剧。
Chinese Beijing opera.

Explain:
中国 China
京剧 Beijing opera
Notes:
“中国京剧。” means “Chinese Beijing opera.” Beijing opera, more commonly known as Peking opera to westerners and deemed the national opera of China? has an history of over 200 years. In the ancient times, Beijing opera was performed mostly on open-air stages in markets? Streets, teahouses or temple courtyards. Nowadays, many theaters and hotels in China are the ideal places for you to enjoy Beijing opera.

北京烤鸭。
Beijing roast duck.
Explain:
北京 Beijing
烤鸭 roast duck
Note:
“北京烤鸭。” means “Beijing roast duck.” Beijing roast duck has the reputation of being the most delicious food in Beijing, which has two kinds: Menlu Roast Duck (duck roasted in the oven) and Gualu Roast Duck (duck roasted over the fire). Beijing roast duck is always served in well-cut slices.
The chef cuts the meat into thin slices, then the meat is served with very thin pancakes 9 Chinese onions and special sauce —usually sweet bean sauce. The way to eat it is to coat the thin pancake with sauce, slap on a few pieces of meat and roll up the pancake.

逛北京胡同。
Stroll in Beijing alleys.
Explain:
逛 stroll
北京 Beijing
胡同 alley
Notes:
“逛北京胡同。” Means "Stroll in Beijing alleys." The words “胡同” originated from the Mongolian word “hutong”, which means water wells. Since nomadic tribes used to live and stay near water wells, they called the small alleys “hutong”. Beijing hutong tours is one of the two things you are absolutely supposed to do while in Beijing —the other is climbing the Great Wall.

上茶馆。
Go to the teahouse.
Explain:
上 go to
茶馆 teahouse
Notes:
“上茶馆。” means “Go to the teahouse.” In teahouses in China, typically in Beijing and Chengdu, people drink all kinds of tea, play majiang or cards， watch a play, or just chat. The way the tea is served is quite different in different places. It's a good place to feel about the local culture.

打太极拳。
Play shadowboxing.
Explain:
打 play
太极拳 shadow boxing
Notes:
“打太极拳。” Means “Play shadowboxing.” Playing shadowboxing is one of the traditional games in China. You can cultivate your morality by the smooth and relaxing movement, then proceed to the harmony among yourself, nature and the society. Many old people play it every day in parks.

舞龙。
Dragon dance.
Explain:
舞 dance
龙 dragon
Notes:
“舞龙。” means “Dragon dance.” It is started by the Chinese who had shown great belief and respect towards the dragon. The dragon dance symbolizes the bringing of good luck and prosperity in the year to come for all the human beings on earth. It is a team-work and each section of the dragon must have at least 4 persons to take charge. It has become a special performance of arts in the Chinese physical activities. Nowadays the dragon dance has ^spread throughout China and many foreign countries.

舞狮。
Lion dance
Explain:
舞 dance
狮 lion
Notes:
“舞狮。” means “Lion dance.” Lion dances can be traced back to an old story. It said lion dancers were performed to bring luck and to get rid of the devil. Lion dance has become a yearly tradition to frighten evil away during the Chinese New Year.

放鞭炮。
Let off fireworks.
Explain:
放 let off
鞭炮 fireworks
Notes:
“放鞭炮。” means “Let off fireworks.” This is a custom of Chinese people. At the very beginning of the Lunar New Year, burning fireworks is the most typical custom on the Spring Festival. People think the spluttering sound can help drive away evil spirits. A New Year’s Eve fireworks display indicates Chinese Spring Festival has started.

猜灯谜。
Solve the lantern riddles.
Explain:
猜 solve
灯谜 riddles written on lanterns
Notes:
“猜灯谜！” means “ Solve the lantern riddles.” Lantern riddles are riddles that are written on the lanterns and displayed during the Lantern Festival on January 15th on the lunar calendar. According to the Chinese tradition, when the Lantern Festival ends the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year，people celebrate the night of the first full moon of the Lunar New Year and try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns. They eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice ball) families united in the joyful atmosphere.

压岁钱。
New Year money. / Money given to children as a Lunar New Year gift.
Explain:
压岁 new year gift
钱 money
Notes:
“压岁钱。” means “New Year money. / Money given to children as a Lunar New Year gift.” In the old days, New Year money was given in the form of one hundred copper coins strung together on a red string symbolizing the hope that one would live to be a hundred years old. Today, coins or notes are placed inside red envelopes in denominations considered auspicious and given to represent luck and wealth.