Chinese Culture Study

What is the main mode of transportation in China?

High Speed Rail (高速铁路) or (高铁). This has been the main mode of transportation, taking over the role from railroads decades before the early 1990s.

How extensive is China's highway system?

China has 70,000 miles of highway, which is the most in the world.

How does air passenger travel in China compare to the rest of the world?

China is 2nd to the U.S. in terms of air passengers per year.

How extensive is China's high-speed rail network compared to the rest of the world?

China's high-speed railroad network has more track in service than the rest of the world combined. Half a million people take it every day.

Term: What marks the Winter Solstice (冬至)?

One term (冬至)(Winter Solstice), marks the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. People eat dumplings in the North (饺子) jiaozi,