Cong Langui – China’s One Legged Chalk Art Master
Cong Langui is a talented Chinese chalk artist who travels across the country creating amazing artworks that make people stop in their tracks and stare in amazement. Cong may not be the only talented chalk artist in the world, but the hardships he has had to cope with throughout his life, make him stand out […]
Chinese Artist Creates Edible Model of Shanghai
Song Dong, one of China’s leading contemporary artist has almost completed a miniature replica of Shanghai City, made out of various sweets. Song apparently has a thing for recreating major cities out of food, as this is the seventh project in his “Eating the City” series, which includes sweet replicas of Barcelona or London. Working […]
Great Walker Completes Journey Across the Great Wall
Robert Loken, a 42-year-old Norwegian engaged in the journey of a life time, following his 21-year-old dream of walking across China’s Great Wall, has finally achieved his goal. Robert Loken sold his house, quit his job and embarked on his trip with nothing else but the courage and ambition of conquering the Great Wall. It […]
Chinese Artist Paints on Water
Zhu Shenghi, a talented artist from Xi’an, China’s Shaanxi Province, has developed a unique way of painting on water. While we can all take a brush and start stroking away on water, results won’t be nearly as spectacular as what Zhu Shenghi can do. Using a fine tool and naphta, he paints all kinds of […]
Archaeologists Discover 2,400-Years-Old Bowl of Soup
While cleaning up an ancient tomb, Chinese archaeologists have discovered a bowl of bone-soup believed to be around 2,400 years old. The discovery took place in Xi’an city, capital of China Shaanxi province, and scientists are convinced it will provide great insight into the eating habits of the Warring States era. It’s the first time […]
Fishing for Dead Bodies – a Morbid Yet Profitable Business
Fishing dead bodies is a well known practice in China since ancient times, when some fishermen dedicated their time to recovering bodies from the waters and then returning them to their families. Back then, this “job” was appreciated and respected, and the fisherman himself wasn’t rewarded with money but an immense gratitude. With the evolution […]
Robot Restaurant Opened in Jiang, China
They weren’t born to serve you but they were definitely built to do just that, and where else if not in China. Located in Jiang, China’s Shandong Province, the Dalu Rebot Restaurant opened on the 5th of December and can cater to about 100 customers, featuring two robot receptionists and a “staff” of six robot-waitresses. […]
Chinese Gamer Plays MMO on World’s Largest LED Screen
Jealous on a fellow guild master who got to play his favorite video game on an IMAX screen, a Chinese gamer spent a ridiculous amount of money to play on the world’s largest LED screen. MMOs (Massive Multiplayer Online games) are very popular in China, and the people who play them are very competitive. The […]
Researchers in Panda Costumes Trick Four-Month-Old Cub
Researchers at the Hetaoping Research and Conservation Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan province, China came up with a gumptious way to help a four month panda cub re-adapt to wildlife. For the success of the reintroduction the baby panda isn’t supposed to come in contact with humans so […]
Taiwanese Brothel Is Being Re-opened as a Museum
What was once the place of entertainment for soldiers stationed on Kinmen Island, Taiwan, is now being re-opened as a unique museum. Hsu Ying-fan says the museum’s sole purpose is that of giving visitors a general idea on the so-called Military Paradise and what it served for. Bearing an euphemistic name, “The Special Tea House […]
Chinese Hairstylists Perform Truly Giant Haircut
Two talented Chinese hairstylists decided to put on a show for the people of Changsha city, by cutting people’s hair using a giant comb and a pair of large gardening scissors. The mysterious duo attracted quite a crowd to the middle of Changsha, on Wednesday, December 1st, but even though they announced their hair styling […]
Chinese Student Builds Sustainable Egg House
Daihai Fei, a young Chinese designer, has built himself a sustainable egg-shaped house and spent the last two months living in it. Originally from Hunan, 24-year-old Daihai Fei came to Beijing to attend the university and make a future for himself. Now, just six months after graduation, he has become somewhat of a local celebrity, […]
Chinese Woman Adopts 1,500 Stray Dogs and 200 Cats
Ha Wenjin, a dog lover from China, has given up her job, sold her house, car and jewelry to take care of over 1,500 dogs and 200 cats. The middle-aged woman says she started out with just a few dogs that she could tend to in her spare time, but as their number kept growing, […]
Chinese Artist Showcases Venus de Milo Statue Made of Excrements
Zhu Cheng, one of China’s most famous and talented sculptors, has helped nine of his art students to create a replica of Venus de Milo out of excrements. Now, I know we’ve had quite a few strange art mediums here at Oddity Central, from garbage to chewing gum, but excrement has to be the weirdest […]
Street Artist Hailed as China’s Chalk God
Mr. Hou is an average Joe who recently became popular thanks to a few photos of his chalk art being posted on Chinese forums. The first photos of Mr. Hou’s 3D chalk art first appeared late last month, and Chinese netizens quickly gave him the nick name “Chalk God” and compared him to the architects […]