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Preface:
As a Chinese who often communicates with Korea friends, I am always shocked by their perception of China. Every time I talk about China's geography and culture, my Korea friends will show incredible expressions. Today, let me take you through how Koreans react when they truly understand the vastness and diversity of China.
1. The subversion of geographical cognition
Many Korea's first impression of China is "big". But when they really understand how big China is, they are still shocked.
When my Korea friend Xiao Li first visited China, he planned to spend a week "walking all over China". When I told him that the high-speed train from Beijing to Guangzhou alone would take eight hours, his jaw dropped with surprise.
"What?! It takes 8 hours to take a high-speed train in a country?! Xiao Li said in disbelief, "Our Korea is only 3 hours from the northernmost to the southernmost time!" "
I told him with a smile: "China is a huge country, with a land area of 9.6 million square kilometers alone, which is 96 times that of Korea. If you want to really understand China, it can take months or even years. "
Second, the impact of cultural diversity
In addition to its geographical vastness, China's cultural diversity often surprises Korea friends.
Another Korean friend of mine, Ji-eun, used to think that China was Peking duck, kung fu, and the Great Wall. It wasn't until she toured Yunnan with me that her perception was completely turned upside down.
In the ancient city of Lijiang, Zhien saw the Dongba culture of the Naxi people; "Wow, these symbols look so amazing, they don't look like kanji at all!" She exclaimed.
At Shangri-La, we participated in the Tibetan prayer wheel ceremony and tasted butter tea. Ji-eun was shocked and said, "I didn't expect to see such a unique national culture in China at all!" "
3. The richness of language
Many Koreans think that Chinese speak Mandarin, but they are often surprised when they learn that there are hundreds of dialects in China.
When my Korea classmate Jin-ho came to Guangzhou on a business trip, he was exposed to Cantonese for the first time. Confused, he asked me, "Why can't I understand the Chinese I learned in Beijing here?" "
I explained to him: "There are many dialects in China, such as Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka, etc. Some dialects are even more different than different languages! "
Zhen Hao was surprised and said, "Oh my God, this is like a treasure trove of languages!" "
Fourth, the infinite possibilities of food
The richness of China's food culture often amazes Korea friends.
My Korean neighbor Mijoo is a food lover and she thought she knew a lot about Chinese food. It wasn't until I took her to try the specialties of various places that she realized how limited her previous knowledge was.
From the pot meat in the Northeast to the mapo tofu in Sichuan, from the big plate of chicken in Xinjiang to the morning tea in Guangdong, Meizhu said in surprise: "I never knew that Chinese cuisine is so colorful!" Each place has its own unique taste! "
5. The diversity of natural scenery
The richness of China's natural landscapes has amazed many Korea friends.
My Korea Yonghe has always dreamed of traveling to China. When I told him about China's natural beauty, he couldn't believe it.
"China not only has cultural landscapes like the Great Wall, but also natural wonders like the Himalayas, Mogao Grottoes, Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou?" Yonghe was surprised and said, "This is simply a small earth!" "
Epilogue:
The vastness, diversity and richness of China always surprise and shock Korea friends. From geography to culture, from language to cuisine, from humanity to nature, every aspect of China is constantly subverting their perceptions.
This change in perception has not only made Korea friends more interested and curious about China, but also promoted deeper cultural exchanges and understanding between the two countries.
If you also have Korea friends, you may wish to take them to learn more about China's breadth and depth. I believe that they will be like my friends, and they will be impressed by the charm of China!