
The Chinese alligator, also known as the Yangtze alligator or China alligator, is a critically endangered crocodilian endemic in China. The Chinese alligator is black or dark gray in color with a fully armored body. As one of the smallest species of crocodilians in the world, it grows to 1.5 metres–2.1 metres in length and weighs 36 kilograms–45 kilograms as an adult. Females are roughly three-quarters the length of males.
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Local pastries in Changsha have always been popular among Changsha people, with a strong "Hunan" flavor, suitable for all ages. Changsha milk cake has a fragrant aroma, rich nutrition, and a soft and tender texture.
2023/08/06

The Tibetan antelope is a mediumsized antelope native to the Tibetan plateau with a shoulder height of about 83cm in males, and 74cm in females.
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Hunan is one of the key tea producing provinces in China, with tea production ranking second in the country. The history of tea production in Hunan can be traced back more than two thousand years to the early Western Han Dynasty, making it one of the earliest provinces in China to artificially cultivate tea trees.
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The dawn redwood, also called the water larch or metasequoia, is a deciduous conifer, native to central China. The dawn redwood is over 50 million years old and has been called “a living fossil”.
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The so-called red porcelain refers to the porcelain with a bright red appearance, accompanied by engraving or carving, and exquisite workmanship. The Chinese red porcelain produced in Liling, Hunan has been highly praised by various parties for its unique types, complex craftsmanship, and high production difficulty. The products are quite high-end.
2023/08/06

Davidia involucrata Baill, also called the dove tree, handkerchief tree or water pear, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to south central and southwest China from Hubei to southern Gansu, south to Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan.
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Beijing is an ancient capital with a history of more than 3000 years, with different titles in different dynasties, roughly totaling more than 20 nicknames.On Oct 1st, 1949, after foundation of People's Republic of China, Beiping was renamed Bejing as the country's capital.
2023/08/17

Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo, is a living fossil with the earliest leaf fossils dating back to 270 million years. Ginkgo biloba is native to China, where it is widely cultivated since ancient times.
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Beijing Opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture. The origin of Beijing opera can also be traced back to several ancient local operas. In the 55th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1790), the four major local opera troupes in Anhui ...
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