Squat Toilet
Wait… on the floor? I’m afraid the answer is yes. Most public places in China have a squat toilet. You might come across one in a restaurant, a hotel, or even in an airport. While it’s true that the position makes pooping easier, it can get a bit weird.
Chinese people prefer the squatty potty because the cost of building and maintenance is significantly lower than a sitting toilet. After all, it’s just a matter of trying something new that helps you with going number two.
Don’t Tell Me There’s No Room!
Before telling a Chinese person that you can’t give them a ride home, you’d better think about it because they won’t take any excuse for an answer. No matter how tight, uncomfortable, unpleasant or perverse the ride may be, a Chinese will always find a way to give you a ride home.
Even if they don’t have enough space, there’s always room for one more passenger, just like in this case, where they used the passenger seat to load supplies and came up with an extra passenger seat. All those years playing Tetris were worth it.
The Surviving Building
Cities are constantly developing and growing. The need to build roads is increasing day by day, and it’s impossible to deny how much needed they are. In this case, the house owner had been asked to move but didn’t give up on her home, sweet home.
Even though the owner of this house had been repeatedly asked to move out and was offered significant sums of money, she wouldn’t go for it. The highway was built as though the house wasn’t there. After the construction process was done, the house was still standing. This house owner’s determination is way beyond normal.
Risky Transportation
They say to watch out for children, but this child has been seriously overlooked. It’s all fun and games until you have a child inside a box, and you have a box attached to a motorbike, and the motorbike is riding the streets.
Let’s imagine for a moment that this funny uncle wanted his little nephew to have some fun. This situation immediately turns from funny to risky the moment you get in the middle of the road with traffic, cars and buses. One speed bump and the child goes to infinity and beyond with Buzz Lightyear.
Elastic Boy
Some people are gifted with flexibility and can do amazing things with their bodies. Being able to flex your legs wide open and place them behind your back is not a talent you see every day.
This Chinese man has his own space at the park, giving astonishing demonstrations with his flexible body. He uses a stick to show how far his legs can go, defying the laws of stretching and gravity.
Creepy But Funny
This is one of the weirdest buildings in China. The construction is located in the city of Chongqing, and it’s known for its weird appearance, not only for the shape but also for the mix of colors and funny decorations hanging around it.
If placed in a film, it may well be the home of a creepy clown, a haunted house, or even an attraction in an amusement park. Not sure which one is the best choice, probably the least creepy and scary, which doesn’t include It in it.
Worst Traffic Jam
China’s overpopulation is a fact, and the government has already taken extreme measures to fight it. The world’s most jammed country also has one of the world’s worst traffic jams ever.
This aerial footage shows one of the longest traffic jams in the world. Citizens of Beijing were heading back home after a long National holiday. You won’t complain about traffic after seeing this picture.
Chinese Way Of Cooling Food
The Chinese people are known to be clever and have the best inventions in the world. Their products are manufactured and sold worldwide. They have found ways to make life easier, and we thank them for it.
As important as food is for Chinese people, they have created a tiny fan that is attached to chopsticks to have food cooled in a matter of seconds. You don’t need to blow on your hot food anymore. Thanks to this invention, you can save your air and give your lungs a break.
Barber Better Use Imagination
How far can people go when it comes to nationalism? Even though the Chinese regime has been constantly criticized by most people, others have become government fans.
This picture answers the question. This guy must be a true fan to ask his barber for a unique government haircut with even a waving flag on top of it.
Posture Pins
China has a peculiar way of doing things, which we aren’t going to judge here, but it’s quite surprising for us. While it’s a fact that China has one of the strongest militaries in the world, they owe their reputation to strict rules and customs.
Soldiers in the Chinese military are given extra help to keep their posture in parades. They do so by placing a sharp element in the collar. They even use needles, as you can see in the picture. Let’s hope that they don’t have the urge to sneeze.
On Fire
The Chinese people have tons of fun when it comes to the Chili Pepper Festival. A chili eating contest is held every year in China, where people jump into a pool of chili peppers and eat as much chili as they can.
Each participant is given a plate full of fifty chili peppers. The first person to eat them all is the winner of the contest. When holding a contest of this kind, doctors are present in case an unfortunate event pops up. So far, few people have eaten 50 chili peppers and lived to tell their story.
Cell Phone Lane
Phones are probably one of the greatest inventions ever; no one would argue that. It has helped people from different corners of the world connect, see each other’s faces, and share moments. However, it has also caused people to do stupid things.
People indeed get transported to another dimension while using their cellphones, as they don’t watch out for their steps and get easily distracted by it. This is why in China, you have an exclusive lane for those who want to use their cellphones while walking, so no one would get in their stupidity lane.
China Likes Google Translate
English is the universal language of business, but so is Chinese, even though most English speakers don’t get a single word. Truth is, almost every sign in China has its English translation, although it might not be an accurate one.
China probably used Google Translate to translate this sign or asked for someone’s help who barely knows English. Anyway, please take careful consideration before following Chinese signs. Otherwise, it might end badly.
Defying The Laws Of Nature
When looking at this picture, the real question is: how on Earth did someone manage to load and pile up multiple trucks in such a weird position? This Chinese mystery has no answer.
Ten tiny blue trucks are arranged in such a weird way that it seems as if someone wanted to test the laws of nature. It feels like it’s barely holding, and it’s about to fall, but in fact, it didn’t.
Persistent Or Stubborn?
This picture isn’t photoshopped at all; it is the case of a property owner in Southwest China who strongly refused to give up her home, despite having at disposal huge amounts of money. She even managed to build a staircase since her home wasn’t on level ground.
All neighbors accepted the deals offered to them except this woman who didn’t blink at monetary compensation. This case was brought to Court, and it set the final date for the woman to move out. So far, this stubborn woman remains in her one-level-above-ground home.
No Chair? No Problem
Standing on your feet for hours can cause exhaustion to your legs and your whole body. Sometimes you have no choice but to stand or sit on the floor, which is not an option for people who take hygiene seriously.
This man has found a way to sit down without having a chair or even reaching the floor. We can’t ascertain how long those bottles can hold for the man, but they sure did the trick.
Nap Time
The Chinese people give extreme importance to napping. They consider napping a fundamental moment of their day which can’t be missed under any circumstance.
It’s hard to tell whether this man is comfortable in such a weird position, but we can assure you that he found the perfect spot for him. Despite street noises, he managed to have his napping time.
Water Ride
Most Chinese people struggle with floods in some areas of the country, such as any other part of the world. What’s impressive is the way they handle these situations. Most people would rather get wet or find a boat to cross over. The Chinese do it their way.
When a flood comes, Chinese people have their bikes ready to float and get anywhere they want. It can’t be denied that it’s a great invention, as they don’t even touch the water. Floods are not a problem at all in China.
Emoji Haircut
It’s hard to find a good barber these days. Talent and imagination must be a barber’s top skills, which are sometimes missing. This boy found a talented and creative barber who made his wish come true.
The purpose of having a haircut of this kind must have been to make people laugh, and it certainly did the trick, as the woman can’t stop herself from laughing at such a haircut.
Entertainment At All Times
Cell Phones have developed over time to replace video games consoles, phones, cameras, and even a TV. The goal is clear, but still, no one would argue that a real console or TV doesn’t compare to a tiny cell phone.
Truth is, most people just use their cells to do everything with it, even watching TV. China has invented a plate where the phone can be inserted; now, they can easily eat pasta without even touching the cell.
Super Bike
It seems that China builds the strongest bikes in the world. They tend to hold as much weight as a truck, even though it’s uncertain how.
This particular bike is not only holding tons and tons of weight but is also long and steady, as it can carry a pile of bags without even falling apart.
Sweet Little Watermelon
When you run out of ideas for Halloween costumes for your baby, or you don’t have enough money to afford one, please remember this picture. This mom has improvised a Halloween costume out of a watermelon.
The kid had a watermelon dress and a watermelon hat, all taken from the same fruit. This picture has three stages: stage one, he didn’t realize what he had to wear; stage two, he realized what the costume was; stage three, he didn’t care and carried on. That’s the Halloween spirit, kid.
Latest Chinese Trend
Nowadays, there are loads of options when it comes to swimsuits for women. Bikinis, one-piece, monokini, tankini, burkini… you name it. I bet you didn’t know about the facekini.
Chinese people take extreme measures when it comes to their skin health —something we should all do. They were facekinis to cover their face and reveal only the mouth, nose and eyes.
Urban Forest
Architects in China have no limits when it comes to building extravagant structures. This 385 meter-high skyscraper is located in Chongqing, China and was meant to have a garden on each floor.
This project was entitled Urban Forest and was designed to give each of the seventy floors a unique nature-like space. Architects wanted to give the city green space, and they came up with a vertical forest.
Death Won’t Do Us Apart
This is a sad story, but creepy too. This man and his girlfriend had wonderful plans together, as they wanted to get married. But life had other plans for them, as she got cancer before the wedding.
The girl died before she could say ‘Yes, I do’. After passing away, the groom decided to carry on with the wedding, so he married a corpse, not a person. As creepy as it may sound, it seems that they would be joined forever, death won’t do them apart.
No Need To Use Headphones
Some people, let’s call them baby boomers, are still listening to the radio instead of watching TV or using any sort of electronic device. It’s true that they are used to it, but it gets uncomfortable if you are surrounded by people and don’t use headphones.
This Chinese old man may not feel comfortable with using headphones and found a smart way of getting away with it. Instead of using them, he just arranged his radio and tied it up to his head. Problem solved.
Bulky Load
It can’t be denied that Chinese people always find ways to make their lives much easier. In this case, they have found a way to ship the whole load in a single truck. They could have used two trucks, but time is money, baby.
Chinese people think smart. They make choices that help not only to save them some time but to save them money. Sometimes, choices are extreme or risky… but they eventually find a way out.
Say Cheese!
Chinese people are considered the most clever beings on Earth. Even though there are times when they don’t think, just act. Just like this case.
This couple is holding their baby boy while posing next to a huge tiger. For the record, a real tiger, with sharp claws and teeth. It’s a fact that, in these circumstances, animals are drugged. But the risk of having a tragic outcome must be a fact too.
The Importance Of Napping
Chinese people consider napping a must for their days. They can’t have a good day if they don’t take a nap. In schools, naps are part of their daily schedule. They are even forced to take a nap, even if they don’t want to.
The funny thing is that napping may be the most important thing at kindergarten, but they didn’t find a quiet and comfortable place for little kids to nap. They don’t seem to be complaining about it, but you get muscle pains when you look at this picture.
How To Deal With Traffic
This man was tired of dealing with traffic every day he commuted to work. He tried every transportation possible, but none of them got him good results. Until he came up with a brilliant idea.
Tired of traffic jams in Shanghai, this clever man invented this tiny car that allowed him to easily avoid traffic. Now he surfs it like a champion.
Highway To… The Sky?
Overpopulation in China has made people build ways to go from one place to the other without collapsing. If it’s not underground, it must be above ground.
China has built a 55.8 km highway up in the air to have a faster and better connection between cities New Anshun and Ziyun. The project aimed at connecting the South West of China with economic areas of the country. Chinese people are truly smart.
Chinese Swimming Pools
Even though it’s hard to see the water, this is a crowded Chinese swimming pool. Not even a needle would fit in there. Wanna join? Don’t worry, they would certainly make room for you.
Not sure how they have fun and actually swim in a swimming pool as crowded as this one. Maybe these people are so used to being piled up and always together that they don’t really care about the concept of space.
Sweeping Truck
Chinese streets always look nice and clean, but I don’t think we should thank this weird machine. The purpose of having a sweeping truck was clear: dirtless streets. How they accomplish such a purpose is kind of funny.
A sweeping truck was created for cleaning all streets. So far, it just cleans the path the truck goes in such a way that it scatters the dirt all over the place. We don’t see the trick, but Chinese people certainly do.
As Simple As That
You may have seen Nike’s slogan everywhere. ‘Just do it’ is part of the brand and looks really cool on t-shirts. It’s a combination of adventure and braveness, with a bit of recklessness.
The creator of this t-shirt had other things in mind when designing this piece of clothing. Another possibility is that he doesn’t know the English language and he just wanted a phrase as catchy as Nike’s. The truth is that it looks suicidal if you were it.
Path To Hell
China has experienced several sinkholes over the past years. Earthquakes, old and bad-built constructions, and many others can be causing them. Fortunately, there were no casualties in this sinkhole. However, there were cases of half a dozen people dying because of sinkholes.
This unfortunate event took place in June 2012, where a van found its way down in a 4 meter long, 2 meters deep hole. The driver of the van had minor injuries but still, he required hospitalization. Driver, consider yourself a lucky man.
Cell-Building
China won’t ever stop surprising us with such creative and witty inventions. Their buildings are astonishing and breathtaking, no doubt. As many incredible buildings as we can find, here we have a building with the shape of a cell phone.
The architect-designed it in a way that the windows would resemble the cell phone screen. He included numbers and even a hand holding it. It’s a great advertisement idea which must have increased sales.
Parking For Women
The idea that women don’t know how to park a car is purely caused by sexism. Sucking at driving is equal both for men and women. People get crazy on the streets, regardless of gender.
In China, some places have special parking for women, which are wider and larger than any other normal parking, and include a pink sign to recognize it. Please, don’t even dare to use this sexist parking.
Upside Down
China is a country of intelligent people, no doubt. It is a country full of clever architects with crazy ideas in mind. If you don’t believe me, look at this house.
I don’t get the math here, but the architect must have calculated every single inch of construction to have such an incredible result. People live there as any other individual in their house would.
Clever, But Not Original
We have claimed countless times that Chinese people are very clever, but in this case, they haven’t racked their brains to find a good name. Not only do they lack originality, but also lack knowledge of intellectual property rights.
The real KFC didn’t stand behind and quickly filed a lawsuit for intellectual property infringement, and of course, won the case.
The Worst Traffic Jam
This image is quite similar to the game where you have to remove a car to have the rest of the traffic flowing naturally. Except that in this image, you would have to remove almost every car to eliminate traffic.
China's rush hours tend to be like this, which is awful. However, they are used to it. Overpopulation is a fact and they just can’t run from it. They’ve learnt how to live with it.
Whole Sharks For Sale
It is not uncommon to find seafood for sale at the grocery store, right? Well, China takes this to the next level, as it always does.
In China, you can buy a whole shark at the grocery store. Of course, the sharks are dead and are ready to be cooked. We don't really eat shark on this side of the planet, but in China, it is very common. They also sell whole crocodiles.
Geese Police
We've heard of police dogs, but have you ever heard of the geese police? In China, nobody would be surprised to see a goose assisting the police in serious matters.
As hilarious as this may sound, it's actually not that crazy when you think about it. Geese have very sharp senses and are extremely intelligent, just like dogs. In fact, the Chinese believe they're even smarter.
Live Crab Vending Machine
Picture this: you've had a very stressful morning at work and haven't eaten anything. You approach your office's vending machine in search for a tasty snack to make your day better. And there, you find live crabs.
This would be a normal occurrence in China, where people love eating crabs. An efficient way to provide this delicacy to the population is through vending machines. The crabs come in plastic boxes that keep them cool and prevent them from attacking you.
Canned Air
Global warming and pollution are some of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. Contamination has made many places uninhabitable, and humans have learned to adapt to the circumstances. In China, smog is a very big problem.
The air in many Chinese cities is highly contaminated, so some companies sell canned air to help with the problem. We have no idea if canned air has any real use, but some companies are surely profiting with this idea.
Wearing Pajamas All Day
The best part of the day is getting home from work and changing into comfortable clothes. The Chinese, however, don't usually need to do that, since they wear their pajamas all day, even outside.
This is more common for women than for men, and it is usually done in southern China when it gets really cold in winter. The reason for this is that most homes in the south don't have central heating.
Ghost Cities
There are countless ghost cities in China, where you will find hundreds of buildings and houses that are empty. These are technically not ghost cities because nobody lived in them before. They are actually under-occupied developments.
Basically, thousands of homes have been built, and there's nobody living in them. The reason for this is China's overly complicated real-estate regulations and market.
Ducks On Leashes
We are used to seeing dogs on a leash, and maybe even the occasional cat. In China, however, everything is done differently.
People take their beloved pet ducks out on a leash in order to keep them close. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. You wouldn't want your pet to fly away, right?
Teabucks
Starbucks is a multi-million dollar company that provides coffee to millions of people around the world. In China, however, it is not very popular.
That's because Chinese people prefer tea over coffee. If you ever go to China, you might spot a Teabucks, a blatant ripoff of Starbucks that sells tea.
Obsessed With Foreigners
China is a pretty homogeneous country, as opposed to the United States, which is a very diverse country that includes people of many different backgrounds.
That's why the Chinese sometimes make a big deal about meeting a foreigner, especially if their skin is dark. That is because there are very few dark-skinned people in China. It is not unusual for people to ask a black person to take a picture with them.
Keeping Pandas Alive
Panda bears are some of the most beloved animals in the world. They're big, fluffy, and friendly. Sadly, they're also on the verge of extinction. China has been trying to keep them alive for many years now, but it is an extremely hard task.
Researchers and caretakers have to wear panda costumes in order to trick the babies into feeding and sleeping. It's a very noble thing to do, but it just looks so funny from the outside.
Chinese Squatting
We all love to sit in a comfortable position, no matter how strange it looks. However, most people do it at home and not in public. In China, however, it is not weird to find people sitting and squatting in all sorts of weird ways in public.
The most common thing you'll see in China is this squatting position. It looks extremely uncomfortable for those who've never done it, but it is standard practice in China. You'll find both children and adults lounging around in this position.
Fake Apple Stores
We've seen Teabucks, which is already strange enough, but the fake Apple Stores are on a whole new level. Clearly, counterfeit and plagiarism laws aren't as strong in China as they are in other parts of the world.
Companies have entire Apple Stores set up with employees and everything just to sell you fake Apple products. Unless you're 100% sure it's the real deal, don't buy an Iphone in China.
Nets Outside Of Buildings
It is not weird at all to find company buildings that have nets all around their windows in China. Sadly, they're not meant to stop pigeons from getting into the building.
Suicide rates are extremely high in China, and people especially commit suicide while at work because of all the stressed they're under. That's why many companies have to set up these nets: to stop employees from jumping.
Virgin-Boy Eggs
You might think that virgin-boy eggs are just a dish with a funny name, but they aren't. The name is actually a description of what you're getting.
Virgin-boy eggs are eggs cooked in the urine of boys under the age of ten, and they are considered a delicacy. They are also pretty expensive, since getting the urine isn't easy.
Boyfriends For Rent
Marriage culture is extremely traditional in China. If you're reaching your 30s and you're still single, people believe there must be something wrong with you. Many young Chinese people want to remain single longer, but this upsets their parents.
That's why many Chinese women rent boyfriends to introduce to their parents. This way, the parents are happy, and the women get to live their single lives in peace.
Facekinis
It is a well-known fact that the first signs of aging appear in the face. This is because the skin on the face is more delicate than the skin on the body, and also because it gets more sun exposure than any other body part.
This is why Chinese women wear facekinis. This way, they don't get any kind of sun exposure on their faces. Apparently, sunscreen is not good enough?
Obama Fried Chicken
We really wish we could be making this one up, but no. As we've established before, there's no shortage of knock-off stores in China. Obama Fried Chicken, however, takes the cake.
This restaurant chain originated as a response to a complaint filed by the US about Chinese tariffs on American chicken exports. They were not only mocking the president at the time, but they also ripped off KFC. Two birds with one stone!
Long Fingernails
It is very common to see women with long, manicured nails in the Western world. Of course, there are some men who also enjoy the occasional manicure, but it's not as common. In China, however, everybody grows their nails long.
If you ever see a Chinese man with long, pointy nails, don't stare. This is more than okay in Chinese culture, as it is a sign of wealth. Historically, men who did manual labor had short, messy nails, while richer men had long nails, since they didn't need to use their hands.
Hilarious T-Shirts
T-shirts with English phrases on them have been a staple in Chinese fashion for several years now. They're considered trendy and cool, but sadly, most people have no clue what their t-shirts say.
Most people in China don't speak any English at all, and yet, you'll find countless people wearing hilarious t-shirts with all sorts of profanity and weird phrases written on them.
Toddlers Don't Wear Diapers
Now, this may be one of the biggest culture shocks for a foreigner visiting China. You may be on the street, or at the mall, or even on a bus, and you might spot a toddler squatting and going to the bathroom right then and there. This is very normal in China, and no one would bat an eye.
Small children don't wear any diapers. In fact, they wear pants that have a slit so that, when they squat, their privates are exposed and they can go to the toilet with ease.
People Living In Caves
We tend to believe that human beings only lives in caves thousands of years ago, back when there was no technology at all. This, however is not true, and there are still many people living in caves to this day, especially in China.
In fact, an estimated 30 million people live in caves in China. Of course, these caves have furniture, electricity, and everything that people need to live a comfortable life, but they're still technically caves.
The Party Never Ends
Drinking culture is also very different in China, and some might argue that it's a lot more fun. First of all, clubs are open until the early hours of the morning, and drinks are never cut off. Second, people go drinking every single night, even if they have work the next day.
But the strangest thing is that it is totally normal to see people puking and continue to drink right after. Normally, that's your cue to stop drinking and go home, but not in China.
The Half Shirt Up
Have you ever had a huge meal and wished you could've just unzipped your pants and put your shirt up? Well, in China, men do this all the time.
It is more than OK for men to roll their shirts up halfway after a big meal or when it's really hot outside. For women, however, this is not common.
Banned From China
Have you noticed that Richard Gere hasn't been in any major movies for several years? That's because he has been banned from China since 1993, and since China is a huge market for American movies, major studios don't cast him anymore. This happened because he spoke up in support of Tibet.
Other American celebrities that are banned in the country are Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, Sharon Stone, and Justin Bieber.
Don't Abandon The Elderly
Here, it is very common for children to leave the nest as soon as they turn 18. However, in China, families are expected to live together forever, generation after generation.
Not only that, but if you don't live with your parents, you are legally obligated to visit them regularly and take care of them. Having an elderly relative and not visiting them is punishable by law.
Chinese Fortune Cookies Don't Exist In China
We love Chinese fortune cookies on this side of the world. It's a lot of fun to see what message you get, and they're also a really tasty snack. However, fortune cookies are as American as baseball.
Don't ever ask for a fortune cookie in China, or people will look at you weird, or worse, they might be offended.
Fake Moon
The Chinese have figured out how to make fake cellphones, a fake Starbucks, and more. Naturally, it shouldn't come as a surprise that they're planning to create a fake moon.
The Chinese government is planning on launching a satellite that looks like the moon in order to provide light to a certain area and save electricity costs. If the first moon works, then they'll probably launch several moons across the country.
Banned Apps
Most Western apps and websites are banned in China. Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are among the websites that are forbidden in the country.
This is because the Chinese government wants to protect the population from "harmful outside information." They have their own version of the popular apps, however. For example, Youku Tudou is the Chinese YouTube.
Bird Saliva Soup
What do you think is worse: the virgin-boy eggs or a soup made of bird saliva? Honestly, both sound awful. However, many people say that the bird's nest soup is delicious.
This soup is a delicacy, so it isn't easy to find. You might get it at a very fancy, expensive restaurant and might cost you a pretty penny. According to Chinese culture, this soup keeps you young.
Every Man For Himself
We all know that China is the most populated country in the world and about 1 in 5 people is Chinese. When you keep this in mind, the fact that people don't queue up for anything makes more sense.
In fact, most people push and shove one another all the time at public transportation, the market, and pretty much everywhere. Places are so crowded that, if you don't do this, you'll never get anything done.