DEAR READERS

The world truly is smaller today: You can travel anywhere you want, as distance is no longer a barrier. However, communication still remains an obstacle if you cannot speak the language of the people in the locality in which you are traveling. What will you do if you cannot speak the local language while traveling in a foreign country? Join a tour group?     

Sichuan Brocade and Embroidery Retains Ancient Charm

DON'T forget to buy some local handicrafts when you travel the famous mountains and rivers of Sichuan Province. They'll keep you company for a long time and remind you of the joys of your journey. Sichuan brocade and embroidery are both traditional handicrafts. Made of silk, Sichuan brocade is known as one of the Four Brocades of China, and Sichuan embroidery is one of the Four Embroideries of China. They enjoy such fame thanks to Sichuan's long history of producing silk fabric. For the past 2,000     

声音

＂Congratulations! But compared with me, you are still younger. Keep on trying!＂ -- Wu Songshi, 105     

悄然兴起的巾帼家庭农场

If you visit the Woman and Zhiqing＇s （Educated Urban Youth）＊ Family Farm, in Weijia, a village in Tongnan, a county in Southwest Cbina＇s Chongqing Municipality, you will no doubt be impressed by its beautiful scenery. On the farm, you can appreciate the various flowers and plants, and you can collect fruit -- all while you breathe in the fresh air. Zhang Tian, a former white-collared employee with a company in Beijing, established the farm in 2011.     

DEAR READERS

As you may have noticed, Women of China has taken on a new look to start the New Year. We are more compact. The Feature will bring you more in-depth reports on Chinese women and the issues with which they areconcerned. The Column will provide you with more interesting and practical information about Chinese culture and Chinese life. We hope to give you a fresh start this year. On January 29, 2006, Chinese people throughout the world will celebrate their most important festival—Spring Fe…     

Old Professor''''s 85 Roses

"I was mesmerized by you, a gentleman of an ancient Oriental country. I love you deeply, I shall fly over the hills and seas to be by your side and I shall live together with you all my life…" This is not a film subtitle but an excerpt from a letter a Dutch woman wrote to a Chinese man.     

走街串巷

Nongyuxuan Teahouse农雨轩茶舍Nongyuxuan is a teahouse that has its own characteristics.As you enter,beautifully dressed waitresses,wearing traditional Chinese garb,welcome you with a smile.As you sit down,you will surely notice the calligraphy and Chinese paper cuts.You can order various kinds of quality tea,either by cup or pot.It is a good place for friends to gather or for business people to treat their customers and partners.     

北京夜生活——足疗保健(英文)

Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine believe foot massages, or rubbing the acupoints on one's feet, is a good way to relax, ana is a way of curing some diseases. So, here, we provide you with a list of places where you can try the magic therapy.     

热词

YOLO clan is a group of people who believe that one should enjoy life, even if he/she has to take risks. YOLO means ＂you only live once.＂     

Health Matters

Have you ever felt palpitations, achoking sensation in the chest, laboredbreathing, headaches, dizziness andnumbness, but a medical examinationcomes up with the all clear? You maythink you are sick but in fact you are ina state of sub-health. This is not a causefor alarm for it can be negatedeffectively through timely lifestyleadjustments. However it should not beignored. Statistics show that 80 percent