The west is inland, with drought and little rain, developed animal husbandry and rich mineral resources, but the economy is backward and talents are scarce.
In the southeast coastal areas of China, the most typical building form that adapts to rainy climate is arcade. In Xiamen, Guangzhou, Nanning and some cities in Taiwan Province Province, in order to facilitate pedestrians to take shelter from the rain, shops on both sides of the street extend the balcony on the second floor to the sidewalk in the direction of the street center, becoming a "pedestrian corridor", commonly known as "arcade". When it rains, pedestrians stay in the "pedestrian corridor" for a while, or go shopping, and the shower will pass. Houses in Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu are also very distinctive. In order to facilitate rainwater flow and reduce the residence time of rainwater on the roof, the roof slope is very large. Some also extend the eaves for a long time to prevent dripping water from eroding the wall foundation. The architectural style in the less rainy area in northwest China is unique, and the roof is very flat, like a platform, on which things such as corn and pepper can be dried. In the hot summer, the flat-roofed house in Turpan Basin of Huozhou has become a big bed for every family to sleep outdoors.
South-North Differences of China Culture In the vast land of China, there are not only huge natural differences, but also huge cultural regional differences. The Spring and Autumn Annals of Yan Zi said: "The ancients are different in a hundred miles, and thousands of miles are different." Journey to the West said: "It's only three miles away from home, which is not rural." Are all cultural and regional differences. Throughout the country, the difference between North and South is the main theme of cultural and regional differences.
The influence of natural environment on folk culture in cold regions Climate is the foundation of folk culture. First of all, we must try our best to avoid catching a cold and keep warm. Food, clothing, housing and transportation are all based on the principle of keeping out the cold. Northeast China is a typical cold winter area in China, and most of the top ten folk customs in Northeast China are restricted by climate. In terms of residence, chimneys are installed on the edge of gables, and paper is pasted outside the window; In terms of wearing, the four tiles are covered on the head and the fur coat is worn outwards, all for cold protection. Burning kang is the main measure of cold resistance in northeast China. The flue passes through the whole house and leads out at the foot of the gable, which can make full use of heat energy. The outdoor temperature is low, and the paper sticks to the window, which is permanently frozen and will not be damaged. If you stick it on the window, the warm indoor air will melt the frost and the paper will be easily damaged. There is a long tongue around the northeast felt hat, which can be turned down at any time to keep warm from the wind.
In the plateau and mountainous areas, landforms have become the main reasons that affect folk customs. The influence of landforms on folk customs can be divided into direct and indirect categories. It directly affects folk customs through slope, altitude and lithology. Indirect influence reflects folk customs through climate, hydrology, vegetation, animals and soil. Take Yunnan Plateau as an example. The train in 18th Strange Middle School in Yunnan is not as fast as the bus, the pocket pony is capable, and the stone grows out of the sky, all of which are related to the topography. The climbing performance of trains is not as good as that of cars, and in the early days, Yunnan built narrow-gauge railways and used small locomotives, which was slower. Yunnan horses are small in size, which can not only adapt to local feeding conditions, but also climb rugged narrow paths, and are very popular among the masses. Clothing is worn all year round, and vegetables are produced all year round, which reflects the indirect influence of topography.
The difference of economic development level between the eastern and western regions of China There are great differences between the eastern, central and western regions of China, the most prominent of which is the difference of social and economic development level. The difference between the East and the West is the result of a series of natural and social environmental factors. As far as social and environmental factors are concerned, the following points have an impact on the differences between the East and the West.
Historical Background Historically, China's cultural center, economic center and political center have all moved eastward. The eastern region has a profound cultural, economic and political foundation.
Opening Order 1978 China's reform and opening up began from the coast to the mainland. Advanced science and technology first spread to coastal areas, and commodity economy first rose in coastal areas.
There are many overseas Chinese, overseas Chinese and relatives from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan along the southeast coast. They brought rich information, capital, advanced technology and management experience to their hometown, which promoted the economic and social prosperity of their hometown. There are many ethnic minorities in mainland China. Before 1949, the social form of most ethnic minorities was backward, and the influence of this historical background on the economy still exists. The education level of most ethnic minorities in the mainland is lower than the national average.
The proportion of collective enterprises and foreign-funded enterprises in the eastern part of the economic structure is large, less bound by the old system and more active; There are many state-owned enterprises affected by the old system in the western region, and the reform task is heavy and the development is relatively slow; The proportion of resource-based products is large and the profit rate is low.