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How Does Hutong Come?

Hutong are narrow streets or alleys, most commonly associated with Beijing. The origin of “hutong” is still a controversial issue. Some experts claim that it is initially appeared in the Mongolian language about 700 years ago and derives from the Mongolian word “hottog,” meaning “water well.” While others argue it comes from the word “ [...]

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Fengshui

Fengshui (Feng means wind and shui , wanter) is an ancient art relating to the law and the order of the universe , and the power of nature. It was first developed some 6000 years ago. It’s a system based on the elements of astronomy, astrology, geology, physics, mathematics, philosophy, psychology and intuition. What Fengshui [...]

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