10 things that can only be purchased in China (11 photos)
The Celestial Empire has long been famous for its stunning places and useful, and sometimes funny, inventions. There are also some really crazy things in China that you can only see here. Take a look!
1. Tea leaves that only the lips of young virgins collect
This tea is very expensive. According to legend, fairies used to collect this tea.
2. Panda poop tea
This is the most expensive tea in the world; 50 grams of this infusion costs $3,000. Its popularity lies in the amount of minerals and vitamins it contains. Pandas absorb less than 30 percent of the nutrients from the bamboo they eat, meaning more than 70 percent ends up in their feces.
3. Renting a guy
To impress their family or show off to their friends, Chinese girls rent a groom. It costs approximately $250 per day. The hired man plays the role perfectly and is suitable for those who dream of a “Prince Charming”
4. The presence of a European increases the “prestige” of Eastern companies
If a Chinese businessman appears in the company of a white man, investors think he is successful. After all, a European is a symbol of social status and prestige. That's why companies even hire an actor with European appearance.
5. Fried turtle
6. Actors who put on a grief show at a funeral
If a person who passed away had few people to “mourn” him. In China, they can hire actors who will cry and suffer at funerals.
7. Canned Clean Air
Air pollution in some areas of China is so bad that it can even be seen from space. The idea behind these cans came as a call for people to pay attention to countering the effects of pollution.
8. A park where you can fish to feed the bears
9. Live crabs in vending machines
10. In Beijing, a businessman opened a Chinese OFC - Obama Fried Chicken.