![]() ![]() ![]() China has the largest bamboo planted area, and the area which produces the most bamboo in China is the south Yangtze River area - a very popular destination among tourists from all around the world. China grows 400 species of bamboo, and one third of all known bamboo species in the world are grown in China. ![]() Possessing the most bamboo of any country in the world, China is well known as the Kingdom of Bamboo. This explains why there are so many writings and paintings dedicated to the plant throughout history. People think its deep root denotes resoluteness its tall, straight stem represents honor its hollow interior modesty and its clean and spartan exterior exemplify chastity.Īncient Chinese literature held bamboo in profound esteem. Ancient Chinese people designated the plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum as the "four gentlemen", and pine, bamboo and plum as the "three friends in winter". It is an example of the harmony between nature and human beings. It reflects people’s souls and emotions.īamboo is viewed as a symbol of traditional Chinese values. To the Chinese people, bamboo is a symbol of virtue. The Chinese love bamboo, and bamboo culture has been rooted in their minds for a long time. China is not only famous for its national treasure, the giant pandas, but also the giant panda’s staple food - bamboo. ![]()
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