Travel Guide
The Complete Guide to Burning Incense in China: Traditions, Etiquette, and Cultural Significance
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When traveling through China, you’ll encounter the fragrant clouds of incense at temples, monasteries, and sacred sites. The practice of burning incense (烧香, shāo xiāng) represents one of China’s most enduring spiritual traditions. Dating back over 2,000 years, this ritual connects the physical and spiritual worlds.