You'll Definitely Need To See Some Of These 16 Facts About China To Really Believe Them

by N/A, 10 years ago | 2 min read

Keep these in mind next time you plan a trip to China. Oh, and bring your PJs 'cause they're "in."

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1. Children poop everywhere.

Chinese children often wear split pants so they can use the bathroom whenever they want... and where ever they want.

2. Chinese police use geese as an alternative to police dogs.

Chinese authorities believe that geese have great vision and are aggressive.Â

3. Chinese women can restore their virginity.

Some women choose to restore their hymens before their wedding night.Â

4. Pajamas are a wardrobe staple in Shanghai.

People wear their PJs out and about in the day - how nice!Â

5. People eat "Urine Eggs" for health benefits.

These urine eggs are boiled for a whole day in the urine of boys under the age of 10. If you're wondering why anyone in their right mind would eat them, traditional Chinese medicine claims that these eggs help with blood circulation.Â

6. You have to APPLY to have kids and wait for the government to accept.

Married Chinese couples must be approved for a Family Planning Certificate three months before or after the pregnancy.Â

7. Everyday at 7pm, Chinese TVs are turned into the same channel for a 30-minute news program.

The program is run by China Central Television, and has been the country's most-watched TV program since 1978.

8. They have a festival dedicated to eating dogs, because they believe it brings good health.

Chinese tradition believes that eating dog meat stimulates internal heat, along with bringing good luck and health...

9. China will soon have the most Christians on Earth.

The population of Chinese Christians have grown rapidly, and experts believe that by 2030 their Christian population will surpass the United States.

10. Everybody goes on vacation at the same time.

Everyone gets time off for Chinese New Year, which is when most people travel.

11. Want to avoid traffic? No problem! You can hire someone.

There are services you can call to send someone on a motorcycle to come get you, while someone sits in your car and waits.

12. You can rent a girlfriend or boyfriend.

Seriously. There are services which let you rent a date online, but it's different from Western escort services where they expect sex. Instead, Chinese people rent SO's to get their parents to stop nagging them about why they are still single.Â

13. There's a lot of abandoned cities in China.

A lot of China's cities are brand new but have never had any people living in them.

14. China replicates a lot of European cities.

China has a unique culture of its own, but it's also known for replicating European cities such as the one above of Themes Town, a mini replica of London.Â

15. Drinking isn't just social, it's sometimes required.

Drinking culture is a large part of Chinese society, and employees will sometimes be required to drink at work functions.

16. Chinese researchers will wear panda costumes to fool cubs.

Workers at the Hetaoping Research and Conservation Center for the Giant Panda dress up in panda suits so that when they work with cubs, they don't feel threatened.Â