For those who have long dreamed of setting foot on China and making a foray into the splendid civilization of this ancient country, the 29th Olympic Games offered a chance to materialize that dream. After 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement, China impressed the world with its unprecedented openness, cultural-enriched inheritance and, of course, all visitors’ thumbs-up.

Following are an amusing lists of foreign visitors’ most cherished trivialities during their stint in China, from which we may vaguely presume what foreigners thought about China and what China showcased to people from all over the world.

The Most Frequently Used Chinese Character in Foreigners’ Chinese Name

Winner:龙(Long , Dragon)

Nominations: 伟(Wei , Greatness), 德( De, Virtue)

Having a swanky Chinese name may be the most preliminary task for a curious foreigner to get socialized in Chinese culture when the China frenzy rolls around the globe. As a cultural symbol and byword for the nation, 龙(Long , Dragon) undoubtedly won the popular vote by a wide margin.

The Most Popular Tattooed Chinese Character

Winner:龙(Long , Dragon)

Nominations: 爱(Ai , Love), 战( Zhan, War)

龙 again! This time, it is the tattoo’s turn. Chinese character tattoos are commonly found on numerous dignitaries from the west. Kobe Bryant and David Beckham, who repeatedly stole the limelight during the Beijing Olympics, are the two most famous men to have followed the fashion trends. Being in awe of China’s profound civilization and its stunning economic growth, most foreigners chose to tattoo the character 龙 , featuring their indelible impression of the emerging nation.

The Most Favorite Chinese Food

Winner: Jiaozi

Nominations: Beijing roast duck, Hot pot

Foreigners may not fancy miscellaneous Beijing snacks, spicy Hunan dishes or sweet Shanghai cuisine, but almost all of them are indiscriminately bewitched by Jiaozi. With chewy skin, juicy meat and refreshing taste, no wonder Jiaozi was crowned as the most reputable Chinese food.