As far as travel destinations go, China needs little introduction. It’s one of the most popular destinations for backpackers, explorers, and bucket-list tickers, all looking to immerse themselves in ancient and fascinating culture, spliced with stunning scenery, centuries-old traditions, and modern cities and technology. Here you’ll discover an eclectic mix of travel delights, and for good reason too!
China is one of the oldest countries in the world, the cradle of an early and important civilisation that is as powerful today as it was then. It’s also the most populated territory on the planet, home to a staggering 1.4 billion people regularly going about their daily lives. And coupled with such a colourful and turbulent history stretching back thousands of years, China is a melting pot of traditions and customs that will blow your mind! So, that’s what we’re going to do!
In today’s post, we’ll guide you through the top 8 fascinatingly strange Chinese customs you probably didn’t know!
Marrying the Dead
While this custom is also practiced around the world, it is the Chinese who are particularly passionate about it. It involves exactly what the title says – marrying someone who is deceased. This can be for a number of reasons including when someone dies unbetrothed, they’re married in a ceremony that’s like combining a wedding and a funeral, so their ghosts won’t be lonely in the afterlife. Spooky!
Facekinis
In the west, we might well be obsessed with tanning and sun-worshipping to a borderline unhealthy degree, but to the Chinese, that’s a horrific thought! They believe the whiter you are the mo