Philosophy is a kind of belief, so religion can replace philosophy. Westerners have received Christian education since childhood, and there are religious classes in primary and high schools, which is not much more interesting than your philosophy.
China's pioneers have achieved so many almost miraculous political, military, economic and diplomatic achievements, which are inseparable from their profound philosophical accomplishment. Of course, philosophy can't be learned only from books, but should be experienced with all your life contents and life experiences.