The cup used by the Emperor Qianlong to drink Tu Su wine in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). [Photo/Xinhua]

Tu Su wine

Tu Su wine is a kind of medicinal liquor that ancient Chinese consumed on Chinese New Year's Eve. It contains more than seven kinds of traditional Chinese medicine herbs. Sun Simiao, a celebrated doctor in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), promoted Tu Su wine in China. "Tu Su" means to defend from evil and harm and to stay alive.