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Top 5s Chinese Culture
Before you come to China, why not start emersing yourself in the culture? Here are some links to some of our favorites...
Top five China books
- Wild Swans - the last hundred years of Chinese history told through the eyes of three women in one family
- River Town - Peter Hessler's story of being one of the first foreigners in a remote town in China in the 90's
- The Good Women of China - Awe-inspiring tales from Chinese women.
- Wolf Totem - An unusual perspective on the Cultural Revolution and a best seller in China.
- Brothers - Two brothers growing up together in changing times.
Top five Chinese movies
Gua Sha (2001) - Directed by Xiaolong Zheng
Raise the Red Lantern (1991) - Directed by Yimou Zhang
Cell Phone (2003) - Directed by Xiaogang Feng
Love (2009) - Directed Changwei Gu
Contract (1997) - Directed by Xiaogang Feng
Post some of your own Chinese top 5s below!
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Comment by Heather Kaschmitter on April 24, 2013 at 7:27am -
When I lived in Golmud we'd watch "Journey to the West". The special effects were pretty silly, but we learned a few Chinese words and enjoyed the costumed actors!
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