Archive for July 20th, 2010

Study Chinese – Chenghuang Temple Spiced Beans (Cheng Huang Miao Wu Xiang Dou) – Chinese Culture

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Chenghuang Temple Spiced Beans (Cheng Huang Miao Wu Xiang Dou)
Chenghuang Temple Spiced Beans (Cheng Huang Miao Wu Xiang Dou)

The Chenghuang Temple spiced beans are made of local green horse beans with fennel, refined salt, sugar, flavourings and cream. It tastes crisp and a little sweet. The delicious taste can linger on the palate a long time. It can also stimulate one’s appetite.

在城隍庙五香是地方与茴香,精盐,糖,香料和奶油豆了豆绿色的马。它的口味酥脆和一点点甜。美味的口味口感上可以停留很长时间。它也可以刺激人的食欲。

(Source: culture.chinese.cn)

Chinese News – Expo site braces for heat wave – Chinese Mandarin

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Surging temperatures failed to deter visitors as the Expo site welcomed some 440,800 visitors by 7pm yesterday.

The hot weather is expected to continue throughout this week with temperatures climbing above 35 degrees Celsius, according to the city’s weather bureau.

Among yesterday’s visitors, 140,300 were group tourists, and 61,400 visitors used free tickets Shanghai government distributed to local residents.

A total of 62, 314 tickets were sold on site, with 22,072 evening admissions.

Houtan, Shangnan Road, Changqing Road, and Gaoke Road W. gates received 83,000, 76,000, 64,000, and 61,000 visitors respectively.

By 5pm, 78 shows were staged within the site, attracting 57,900 spectators.

The city would experience hot and sunny days with the end of the plum rain season and maximum temperatures would range between 34 and 36 degrees, forecasters said.

Some 150,000 group visitors will visit today. Visitors are advised to take measures against heat stroke, drink more fluid, and avoid walking for long under the scorching sun.

(Source: en.expo2010.cn)