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Nirvana in Fire
Drama · 2015 · 9.4 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Li Xue

A brilliant strategist returns under a new identity to clear his family name and fight for justice in the imperial court of the Liang Dynasty....

Farewell My Concubine
Movie · 1993 · 9.6 · Dir: Chen Kaige

Two Peking Opera performers navigate love, betrayal, and political turmoil across five decades of Chinese history in Chen Kaige Cannes Palme d Or winning masterpiece....

Peking Duck
Cuisine · 9.5

The iconic dish of Chinese cuisine: crispy lacquered skin, tender meat, wrapped in a thin pancake with hoisin sauce and scallions. A 600-year culinary tradition from the imperial kitchens of Beijing....

Peking Opera (Jingju)
Culture · 9.3

Chinas national treasure performing art: a spectacular fusion of singing, recitation, acting, and martial arts with elaborate face painting and costumes, dating back over 200 years....

Joy of Life
Drama · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Hao

A young man with a mysterious past navigates court politics and martial arts intrigue in this hit Chinese drama adapted from the novel by Mao Ni....

The Wandering Earth
Movie · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: Frant Gwo

When the sun begins to die, humanity builds massive engines to push Earth on a 2,500-year journey to a new star system....

The Untamed
Drama · 2019 · 7.7 · Dir: Zheng Weiwen, Chen Jialin

Sixteen years after his death, a legendary cultivator returns to uncover the truth behind a conspiracy that destroyed him, with the help of his steadfast companion....

The Longest Day in Chang'an
Drama · 2019 · 8.1 · Dir: Cao Dun

A 2019 historical suspense drama adapted from Ma Boyong's novel. Set in Tang Dynasty Chang'an, a condemned prisoner and a young official must foil a devastating conspiracy within twenty-four hours....

Ne Zha
Movie · 2019 · 8.4 · Dir: Jiaozi (Yu Yang)

A young boy born as the reincarnation of a demon pill is feared and ostracized by his community, but ultimately defies fate to save those who rejected him, declaring "My fate is my own, not heaven's t...

The Bad Kids
Drama · 2020 · 8.8 · Dir: Xin Shuang

Three children in a small coastal town accidentally film a murder and are drawn into a dangerous web of deception. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel, this 2020 suspense drama earned a Douban rating of 8...

Minning Town
Drama · 2021 · 9.2 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Sun Molong

In the 1990s, villagers from China poorest region relocate to a barren plain and, with help from Fujian province, build a new home from nothing. Douban 9.2....

The Story of Minglan
Drama · 2018 · 8.0 · Dir: Zhang Kaizhou

A brilliant and resilient concubine's daughter navigates the treacherous waters of a Northern Song dynasty noble household, rising from obscurity to become a legendary matriarch. Starring Zhao Liying,...

Princess Agents
Drama · 2017 · 5.4 · Dir: Wu Jinyuan

A slave girl survives a noble's hunting game in the war-torn Western Wei dynasty and rises to become a legendary warrior. Starring Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin, and Shawn Dou....

Chinese Paladin
Drama · 2005 · 9.1 · Dir: Lee Kwok-Lap

Based on the legendary RPG game, a young warrior and a descendant of the goddess Nuwa embark on an epic journey through realms of mortals, demons, and gods. Starring Hu Ge and Liu Yifei. Douban 9.1....

A Chinese Odyssey
Movie · 1995 · 9.2 · Dir: Jeffrey Lau

Stephen Chow's genre-defying masterpiece that transforms Journey to the West into a heartbreaking love story disguised as a madcap comedy. Douban 9.2 — the highest-rated Hong Kong film ever....

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Movie · 2000 · 8.4 · Dir: Ang Lee

Ang Lee's wuxia masterpiece that brought Chinese martial arts cinema to the world stage. Won 4 Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film. Global box office: $213.5M. Starring Chow Yun-fat, M...

Let the Bullets Fly
Movie · 2010 · 9.0 · Dir: Jiang Wen

Directed by Jiang Wen, starring Jiang Wen, Ge You, and Chow Yun-fat. A bandit impersonates a magistrate and battles a ruthless warlord in this sharp black comedy. Douban 9.0. Box office 659M RMB....

Dying to Survive
Movie · 2018 · 9.0 · Dir: Wen Muye

Directed by Wen Muye, starring Xu Zheng and Wang Chuanjun. Based on true events, a shop owner smuggles generic cancer drugs from India to save leukemia patients. Douban 9.0. Box office 3.1B RMB....

Three-Body
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: Yang Lei

In 2007, nanomaterials scientist Wang Miao and detective Shi Qiang investigate bizarre scientist suicides, uncovering a secret alien civilization from the Alpha Centauri system heading toward Earth....

Full River Red
Movie · 2023 · 7.0 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

Directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Shen Teng and Jackson Yee. Yue Fei's former soldiers orchestrate a conspiracy in a military camp to preserve his legacy poem. Douban 7.0. Box office 4.5B RMB....

Great Wall of China
Travel · 9.5

The Great Wall of China stretches over 21,196 km across 2,300 years of history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, it is one of the greatest architectural achievements in human civilization....

The Forbidden City
Travel · 9.6

The former Chinese imperial palace and the world's largest ancient palatial complex. Covering 72 hectares with 980 buildings and 1.86 million artifacts. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987....

Jiuzhaigou
Travel

Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site famous for its multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks, known as a fairyland on earth....

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Travel

Huangshan in Anhui is a UNESCO dual World Heritage Site famous for its Five Wonders: unique pines, peculiar rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow....

Kung Pao Chicken
Cuisine

China's most iconic Sichuan stir-fry — diced chicken, roasted peanuts, and dried chilies in a sweet-sour-spicy sauce. Named after Qing dynasty governor Ding Baozhen....

Mapo Tofu
Cuisine

Mapo tofu is Sichuan cuisine's most internationally famous dish — silky tofu in a vibrant, numbing-spicy sauce of fermented broad bean paste and Sichuan peppercorns....

Chinese Calligraphy
Culture

Chinese calligraphy is the traditional art of writing Chinese characters with brush and ink, inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009....

Tai Chi
Culture

Tai chi is China's most famous martial art, known for its gentle flowing movements and yin-yang philosophy — described as 'meditation in motion,' inscribed by UNESCO in 2020....

Chinese Tea Culture
Culture

Chinese tea culture encompasses tea cultivation, processing, brewing, tasting, and the art of the tea ceremony — inscribed by UNESCO in 2022....

Silk Road
Culture

The Silk Road was the most important ancient trade network connecting East and West — over 6,400 km of cultural exchange, inscribed by UNESCO in 2014....

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
Culture

The Spring Festival is China's most important traditional holiday, marking the lunar new year from New Year's Eve through the Lantern Festival — inscribed by UNESCO in 2024....

Infernal Affairs
Movie · 2002 · 9.3 · Dir: Andrew Lau, Alan Mak

The greatest Hong Kong crime thriller ever made. Tony Leung and Andy Lau star as opposing moles in a deadly game of identity. Douban 9.3. Remade by Scorsese as Oscar-winning The Departed....

Ming Dynasty 1566
Drama · 2007 · 9.8 · Dir: Zhang Li

A magisterial chronicle of power and principle in the dying years of the Ming dynasty, following the clash between the Daoist-obsessed Emperor Jiajing and the famously incorruptible official Hai Rui. ...

Journey to the West (1986)
Drama · 1986 · 9.7 · Dir: Yang Jie

The 1986 CCTV adaptation of Wu Cheng'en's classic Ming Dynasty novel, directed by Yang Jie and starring Liu Xiao Ling Tong as the Monkey King. With a Douban rating of 9.7, it is one of the highest-rat...

Hua Mulan
Culture

Hua Mulan is a legendary Chinese heroine from the Northern Dynasties period. Her story, told in the 'Ballad of Mulan,' follows a woman who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the ...

Red Sorghum (2014)
Drama · 2014 · 7.4 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong

Adapted from Nobel laureate Mo Yan's novel of the same name, this 60-episode drama directed by Zheng Xiaolong stars Zhou Xun and Zhu Yawen. Set in 1920s-30s Shandong, it follows the fierce and passion...

Dream of the Red Chamber
Drama · 1987 · 9.7 · Dir: Wang Fulin

The definitive 1987 television adaptation of Cao Xueqin's masterpiece, widely regarded as the greatest Chinese classical novel. Directed by Wang Fulin, starring Ouyang Fenzhen and Chen Xiaoxu. Douban ...

Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
Movie · 1991 · 8.8 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou's 1991 masterpiece, adapted from Su Tong's novel 'Wives and Concubines,' stars Gong Li as a young woman forced to become the fourth concubine of a wealthy merchant. The film won the Silver...

The Disguiser (2015)
Drama · 2015 · 8.5 · Dir: Li Xue

A 2015 spy thriller drama directed by Li Xue, starring Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Wang Kai, and Liu Mintao. Set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the 1940s, it follows the Ming family siblings — each hiding ...

In the Mood for Love
Movie · 2000 · 8.8 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

Wong Kar-wai's masterpiece set in 1960s Hong Kong, starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung as neighbors who discover their spouses are having an affair. A meditation on restrained desire that won Leung ...

The Knockout (2023)
Drama · 2023 · 8.5 · Dir: Xu Jizhou

A blockbuster 2023 anti-crime drama directed by Xu Jizhou, starring Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen. Spanning 20 years, it follows a police officer's pursuit of a fishmonger-turned-mafia boss. Douban ratin...

Story of Yanxi Palace (2018)
Drama · 2018 · 6.7 · Dir: Hui Kaidong, Wen Deguang

A 2018 Qing Dynasty palace drama starring Wu Jinyan, Nie Yuan, Qin Lan, and Charmaine Sheh. It follows Wei Yingluo, a palace maid who rises through the ranks to become the beloved Imperial Concubine L...

Eternal Love (2017)
Drama · 2017 · 6.5 · Dir: Lin Yufen, Liang Shengquan

A 2017 xianxia romance drama adapted from Tang Qi's novel, starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao. It tells the three-lifetime love story between Bai Qian, a nine-tailed fox queen, and Ye Hua, a heavenly crow...

The Eight Hundred (2020)
Movie · 2020 · 7.5 · Dir: Guan Hu

Directed by Guan Hu, this 2020 war epic depicts the 1937 Defense of Sihang Warehouse during the Battle of Shanghai. With 3.1 billion RMB at the box office, it became the highest-grossing film worldwid...

Kung Fu Hustle
Movie · 2004 · 8.9 · Dir: Stephen Chow

Stephen Chow's masterpiece blending martial arts, comedy, and fantasy in 1940s Shanghai. A petty crook stumbles into a slum full of hidden kung fu masters and discovers his own destiny. Douban: 8.9, g...

Operation Red Sea (2018)
Movie · 2018 · 8.2 · Dir: Dante Lam

Directed by Dante Lam, this 2018 military action film is based on the 2015 Yemen evacuation. It follows the Chinese Navy's 'Jiaolong' special forces team on a rescue mission. Grossed 3.65 billion RMB,...

The Grandmaster
Movie · 2013 · 8.2 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

Wong Kar-wai's visually stunning martial arts epic starring Tony Leung as Ip Man, the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster. Zhang Ziyi co-stars as the fierce Gong Er. Douban: 8.2, 12 Hong Kong Film Awards ...

House of Flying Daggers
Movie · 2004 · 6.4 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

During the decline of the Tang Dynasty, two police captains are ordered to destroy a rebel group known as the House of Flying Daggers. As their elaborate deception unfolds, a deadly love triangle emer...

In the Heat of the Sun
Movie · 1994 · 8.8 · Dir: Jiang Wen

Beijing, early 1970s. While adults are consumed by the Cultural Revolution, army compound teenagers run wild. Jiang Wen directorial debut, based on Wang Shuo novella, starring 16-year-old Xia Yu who b...

A Touch of Sin
Movie · 2013 · Dir: Jia Zhangke

Four loosely interconnected stories set across modern China, each based on real headline-grabbing events. Jia Zhangke blends wuxia genre elements with searing social realism to explore how ordinary pe...

Empresses in the Palace
Drama · 2011 · 9.3 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong

Based on Liu Lianzi's novel, this 2011 palace drama follows Zhen Huan's rise from a young girl selected for the imperial harem to the most powerful woman in the empire — the Empress Dowager....

Ip Man
Movie · 2008 · 8.0 · Dir: Wilson Yip

A 2008 Hong Kong biographical action film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen, chronicling the life of Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man during the Japanese invasion of China....

Better Days
Movie · 2019 · 8.2 · Dir: Derek Tsang

A top student preparing for China's grueling college entrance exam becomes the target of brutal school bullying. When she encounters a streetwise young fighter, two wounded souls find solace in each o...

West Lake (Hangzhou)
Travel

West Lake is Hangzhou's soul — one of China's most famous freshwater lakes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, renowned for its Ten Scenes....

Comrades: Almost a Love Story
Movie · 1996 · 8.9 · Dir: Peter Chan

Two mainland Chinese immigrants meet in 1980s Hong Kong. Over a decade of missed connections and separate ambitions, their paths keep crossing until fate brings them together one last time on a New Yo...

Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)
Cuisine

Jiaozi are China's most iconic traditional food, dating back over 1,800 years to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Eaten during Spring Festival to symbolize reunion and prosperity....

Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu)
Culture

Chinese martial arts (Wushu) have thousands of years of history. From Shaolin Kung Fu to Tai Chi, it embodies deep philosophical thought and cultural significance beyond mere combat....

Old Town of Lijiang
Travel

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, Lijiang's Old Town has over 800 years of history. Home to the Naxi ethnic minority, it's renowned for unique architecture and ancient waterways....

Detective Chinatown 3
Movie · 2021 · 5.6 · Dir: Chen Sicheng

A 2021 Chinese mystery comedy directed by Chen Sicheng. Detectives Tang Ren and Qin Feng are invited to Tokyo to investigate a locked-room murder. Grossed $689 million worldwide....

The Silk Road
Culture

The Silk Road was the ancient trade route connecting China to the West, opened by Zhang Qian in 138 BC. It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between East and West for over a millennium. Inscribe...

Shadow
Movie · 2018 · 7.2 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

In a kingdom divided by war, a wounded military commander deploys his secret body double to retake a contested city. But the shadow begins to develop his own identity. Zhang Yimou's stunning ink-wash ...

Dim Sum (粤式点心)
Cuisine

Dim Sum is the essence of Cantonese culinary culture, originating from Qing Dynasty teahouses in Guangzhou. Featuring shrimp dumplings, siu mai, BBQ pork buns, and egg tarts. The tradition of "morning...

Tai Chi (太极拳)
Culture

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art renowned for "softness overcoming hardness." Inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2020, it is practiced by hundreds of millions worldwide as both...

Guilin Karst Landscape
Travel

Guilin is world-famous for its spectacular karst landscape. The Li River's limestone peaks and pastoral scenery form a living ink-wash painting. A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2014....

Youth
Movie · 2017 · 7.7 · Dir: Feng Xiaogang

In 1970s China, a young woman joins an army art troupe and befriends the group's selfless 'Living Lei Feng.' Their lives are forever changed by war and the turbulent decades that follow. Feng Xiaogang...

Chengdu City Guide
Travel

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, is known as the 'Land of Abundance.' Home to giant pandas, the Dujiangyan World Heritage Site, historic Kuanzhai Alley, and unforgettable Sichuan cuisine. A city ...

Happy Together
Movie · 1997 · 9.0 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

Two Hong Kong lovers travel to Argentina for a fresh start, only to find their relationship unravelling in the streets of Buenos Aires. Wong Kar-wai's intimate masterpiece won Best Director at the 50t...

Chungking Express
Movie · 1994 · 8.8 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

Two Hong Kong cops, two love stories, one neon-lit city. A heartbroken officer meets a mysterious blonde in Chungking Mansion; another unknowingly captures the heart of a dreamy fast-food girl. Wong K...

The Journey of Flower (花千骨)
Drama · 2015 · 7.6 · Dir: Lin Yufen, Gao Linbo

A 2015 Chinese xianxia drama starring Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua, adapted from fresh Guoguo's novel. A forbidden master-disciple love story that became China's first series to exceed 20 billion onlin...

White Deer Plain
Drama · 2017 · 8.8 · Dir: Liu Jin

On the windswept loess plateau of Shaanxi, two rival families endure half a century of upheaval from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the birth of New China. A 77-episode epic of land, honor, and revol...

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Travel

Huangshan in southern Anhui Province is famous for its Four Wonders: odd pines, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. A UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site since 1990....

Eat Drink Man Woman
Movie · 1994 · 9.2 · Dir: Ang Lee

A retired master chef prepares lavish Sunday dinners for his three grown daughters, but the meals cannot digest the changes sweeping through their lives. Ang Lee's warm, wise masterpiece about food, f...

Terracotta Warriors
Travel

The Terracotta Army, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' was accidentally discovered by farmers in 1974. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1987, it is China's most iconic archaeologic...

Mogao Caves of Dunhuang
Culture · 366

Carved into a cliff face along the ancient Silk Road, the Mogao Caves contain 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals, and 2,415 painted sculptures. Begun in 366 AD and continuously built for a mill...

Jiuzhai Valley
Travel

Jiuzhaigou is famous for its emerald lakes, tiered waterfalls, and colorful forests. Known as a 'fairy tale world,' it has been a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 1992, fully restored after th...

Devils on the Doorstep
Movie · 2000 · 9.3 · Dir: Jiang Wen

During the Sino-Japanese War, a Chinese peasant is forced to hide a captured Japanese soldier and his translator, setting off a chain of absurd and ultimately devastating events. Jiang Wen's black-and...

Summer Palace (颐和园)
Travel

The Summer Palace is China's best-preserved large-scale imperial garden, centered on Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1998, known as the 'Museum of Royal Ga...

Havoc in Heaven
Movie · 1964 · 9.4 · Dir: Wan Laiming, Tang Cheng

The Stone Monkey of Flower-Fruit Mountain wrecks the Dragon Palace, steals the Peach of Immortality, and battles the entire celestial army. The Shanghai Animation Film Studio's 1961 masterpiece is the...

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Travel

China's first national forest park, famous for its unique quartz-sandstone pillar landforms. The filming location for Avatar's 'Hallelujah Mountain.' A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 1992....

Ju Dou
Movie · 1990 · 8.2 · Dir: Zhang Yimou, Yang Fengliang

A young woman sold as a bride to an impotent dye-factory owner falls in love with his nephew. Their forbidden passion unfolds amid cascades of brilliant silk in Zhang Yimou's color-drenched tragedy. N...

Old Town of Lijiang (丽江古城)
Travel

Lijiang Old Town was founded in the 13th century with over 800 years of history. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1997, famous for Naxi architecture and its network of bridges and waterways...

Temple of Heaven (天坛)
Travel

The Temple of Heaven was where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped Heaven and prayed for harvests. Built in 1420, it is China's largest ancient sacrificial complex. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site...

Operation Mekong
Movie · 2016 · 8.0 · Dir: Dante Lam

After 13 Chinese sailors are murdered on the Mekong River, an elite narcotics team penetrates the Golden Triangle to hunt down the drug lord responsible. Based on the shocking 2011 real incident. Dant...

Hi, Mom
Movie · 2021 · 7.7 · Dir: Jia Ling

After a car accident, a woman travels back to 1981 and meets her mother as a young woman. Determined to give her a better life, she tries to rewrite fate — only to discover that love needs no rewritin...

Gulangyu Island (鼓浪屿)
Travel

Gulangyu is a tiny island of just 1.83 sq km off Xiamen, yet it's known as the 'Island of Pianos' and 'Exposition of World Architecture.' A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 2017....

Sweet and Sour Pork
Cuisine

Crispy golden strips of pork tenderloin coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce of sugar and vinegar. Originating in Shandong cuisine and once served at the imperial court, this beloved dish has become ...

Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Travel

Within these exquisite walled gardens, entire landscapes of mountains, lakes, and pavilions are compressed into the space of a single city block. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, Suzhou's gard...

Pingyao Ancient City (平遥古城)
Travel

Pingyao is China's best-preserved ancient walled city with over 2,800 years of history. Once China's financial center and the birthplace of the first draft bank. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site ...

Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟)
Travel

The Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, are China's first major imperial cave temple complex. With over 59,000 Buddhist statues carved since 460 AD, they represent the first peak of Chinese Buddhist a...

Longmen Grottoes (龙门石窟)
Travel

The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan, are the foremost of China's Four Great Grottoes. With over 100,000 Buddhist statues in 2,100+ caves, they represent the highest achievement of Chinese stone car...

Cliff Walkers
Movie · 2021 · 7.6 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

In 1930s Japanese-occupied Harbin, four communist agents parachute in on a secret mission — only to discover their plans have been betrayed. Zhang Yimou's first espionage thriller. 1.16 billion yuan b...

The Battle at Lake Changjin
Movie · 2021 · 7.4 · Dir: Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, Dante Lam

In the freezing winter of 1950, Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers clashed with American forces at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea. Directed by Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, and Dante Lam. 5.77 billion y...

Hanging Temple (悬空寺)
Travel

Built in 491 AD on a cliff face, the Hanging Temple is supported by just 27 wooden beams. It is China's earliest temple integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Named by TIME as one of the worl...

Blossoms Shanghai
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

In the roaring 1990s Shanghai, a young man rises from nobody to business tycoon, entangled with three unforgettable women. Wong Kar-wai's debut television series. Stars Hu Ge and Tang Yan. Douban 8.7....

Potala Palace (布达拉宫)
Travel

The Potala Palace sits atop Red Hill in Lhasa, Tibet at 3,700m elevation. Originally built in 631 AD by King Songtsen Gampo. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1994....

Three-Body (三体)
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: Yang Lei

Three-Body (2023) is a Chinese sci-fi drama adapted from Liu Cixin's novel. Starring Zhang Luyi and Yu Hewei. Follows scientists investigating bizarre suicides linked to an alien civilization. Douban ...

Silk Road (丝绸之路)
Culture

The Silk Road was the ancient trade and cultural network connecting China with Central Asia, West Asia, Europe, and Africa. Zhang Qian's mission in 139 BC opened the route. UNESCO World Heritage since...

Spring Festival (春节)
Culture

The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is China's most important traditional festival with over 3,000 years of history. Inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2024....

Article 20
Movie · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

A burned-out prosecutor takes on a controversial self-defense case that forces him to choose between safe conformity and doing what's right. Zhang Yimou's legal dramedy sparked nationwide debate about...

My People, My Country
Movie · 2019 · 7.6 · Dir: Chen Kaige, Zhang Yibai, Guan Hu, Xue Xiaolu, Xu Zheng, Ning Hao, Wen Muye

Seven directors, seven stories. From the founding ceremony in 1949 to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, ordinary Chinese people experience their nation's most historic moments. A monumental anthology film...

Mount Hua (华山)
Travel

Mount Hua is the Western Great Mountain of China's Five Great Mountains, famous for its extreme steepness. The Plank Road in the Sky is one of the world's most dangerous trails....

Wudang Mountains (武当山)
Travel

The Wudang Mountains are a Taoist sacred site and the birthplace of Wudang Tai Chi. The Ancient Building Complex was inscribed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1994....

The Age of Awakening
Drama · 2021 · 9.3 · Dir: Zhang Yongxin

From the New Culture Movement of 1915 to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921, pioneers Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao fight for truth and a new China. Stars Yu Hewei and Zhang Tong. Douban 9...

The Long Season
Drama · 2023 · 9.4 · Dir: Xin Shuang

A dismembered body in a Northeast China steel town unravels a 20-year mystery, pulling three aging men back into the case that shattered their lives. Directed by Xin Shuang. Stars Fan Wei and Qin Hao....

The Wandering Earth 2
Movie · 2023 · 8.3 · Dir: Guo Fan

As the dying Sun threatens all life, humanity launches the Moving Mountain Project — building 10,000 planetary engines to propel Earth across the cosmos. Directed by Guo Fan. Stars Wu Jing and Andy La...

Day and Night
Drama · 2017 · 8.9 · Dir: Wang Wei

Twin brothers swap between day and night to solve a family massacre while one is the prime suspect. Pan Yueming plays both roles in this groundbreaking Chinese mystery drama. Douban 8.9. One of the fi...

A Lifelong Journey
Drama · 2022 · 8.4 · Dir: Li Lu

Three siblings from a working-class family in northern China navigate five decades of upheaval — from the Cultural Revolution to economic reform. Based on Liang Xiaosheng's Mao Dun Prize-winning novel...

Joy of Life Season 2
Drama · 2024 · 7.3 · Dir: Sun Hao, Wen Ruohan

Fan Xian returns to the capital and plunges deeper into deadly court politics. Stars Zhang Ruoyun and Chen Daoming. The most anticipated Chinese drama sequel of 2024. Douban 7.3....

A Dream of Splendor
Drama · 2022 · 7.9 · Dir: Yang Yang

A tea-house owner in Song Dynasty China journeys to the capital to confront her faithless fiance, and ends up building an empire with her two best friends. Stars Liu Yifei in her TV comeback. Douban 7...

Chang An
Movie · 2023 · 8.3 · Dir: Xie Junwei, Zou Jing

In the aftermath of the An Lushan Rebellion, the poet Gao Shi recalls his lifelong friendship with Li Bai — and the golden age of Tang Dynasty poetry that burned so bright and faded so fast. By Light ...

Love Between Fairy and Devil
Drama · 2022 · 8.2 · Dir: Yi Zheng, Qian Jingwu

A low-ranking fairy accidentally resurrects the demon lord who destroyed her people — and a magical curse binds their fates together. Stars Esther Yu and Dylan Wang. Douban 8.2. Streamed on Netflix wo...

Minning Town
Drama · 2021 · 9.2 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Mao Wei

In the 1990s, villagers from China's poorest region are relocated to a barren wasteland and must build a new life from nothing. Stars Huang Xuan and Reyiza. Douban 9.2. Winner of Best Actress at the M...

Wind Rises in Longxi
Drama · 2022 · 8.1 · Dir: Lu Yang

During the Three Kingdoms era, rival spies from Shu Han and Cao Wei wage a deadly shadow war. Stars Chen Kun and Bai Yu. Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel. Douban 8.1....

The Legend of Shen Li
Drama · 2024 · 7.2 · Dir: Deng Ke

A warrior princess fleeing an arranged marriage falls to the mortal realm and meets the last living god. Stars Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin. Douban 7.2....

The Story of Minglan
Drama · 2018 · 8.0 · Dir: Zhang Kaizhou

A concubine's daughter in Song Dynasty China hides her brilliance to survive family politics, then fights her way to happiness. Stars Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng. Produced by Daylight Entertainment....

Pegasus 2
Movie · 2024 · 7.6 · Dir: Han Han

A washed-up race car driver returns to the deadly Bayanbulak Rally for one last shot at redemption. Directed by Han Han. Stars Shen Teng. 3.38 billion yuan box office. Douban 7.6....

Meet Yourself
Drama · 2023 · 8.8 · Dir: Ding Ziguang

After losing her best friend, a hotel manager escapes to a village in Dali, Yunnan, and rediscovers life through slow living. Stars Liu Yifei and Li Xian. Douban 8.8....

Like a Flowing River
Drama · 2018 · 8.8 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Huang Wei

Three young men chase dreams against the backdrop of China's economic reform. Stars Wang Kai. Produced by Daylight Entertainment. Douban 8.8....

Chongqing Hot Pot
Movie · 2016 · 7.2 · Dir: Yang Qing

Four friends expanding their air-raid-shelter hot pot restaurant accidentally tunnel into a bank vault. Stars Chen Kun and Bai Baihe. Douban 7.2....

When Mountain Flowers Bloom
Drama · 2024 · 9.6 · Dir: 费振翔

Based on the true story of Zhang Guimei, a rural teacher who founded a free high school for girls in China's mountainous regions....

Dead To Rights
Movie · 2025 · 8.6 · Dir: 申奥

Set during the Nanjing Massacre, a group of civilians sheltering in a photo studio discover evidence of Japanese war crimes and risk their lives to preserve the truth....

Blossoms Shanghai
Drama · 2024 · 8.7 · Dir: 王家卫

Directed by Wong Kar-wai, adapted from Jin Yucheng's novel about a young man's rise in 1990s Shanghai during China's economic reform era....

Ne Zha 2
Movie · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: 饺子

After a heavenly tribulation, Ne Zha and Ao Bing's souls survive but their bodies are crumbling. Taiyi Zhenren attempts to rebuild their bodies using the Seven-Colored Lotus....

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2
Drama · 2024 · 8.6 · Dir: 柏杉

The sequel to the hit mystery series, Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming continue solving bizarre cases on their journey westward....

Joy of Life Season 2
Drama · 2024 · 7.3 · Dir: 孙皓

Joy of Life Season 2 (2024) is a Chinese historical drama adapted from Mao Ni's bestselling novel. Directed by Sun Hao with a screenplay by Wang Juan, it stars Zhang Ruoyun and Li Qin. The series beca...

The Tale of Rose
Drama · 2024 · 7.4 · Dir: 汪俊

The Tale of Rose (2024) is a Chinese urban romance drama adapted from Yi Shu's 1981 novel of the same name. Directed by Wang Jun, it stars Liu Yifei and Tong Dawei. The series follows Huang Yimei's jo...

The Double
Drama · 2024 · 6.6 · Dir: 侣皓吉吉, 白云墨, 马诗歌

After being betrayed and buried alive by her husband, a county magistrate's daughter is saved and returns to the capital under a borrowed identity to seek revenge with the help of a duke....

Red Braised Pork
Cuisine

One of China's most iconic traditional dishes, red braised pork features tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly with a rich, glossy red-brown sauce....

No More Bets
Movie · 2023 · 7.0 · Dir: 申奥

A programmer and a model are lured abroad by high-paying job offers, only to be trapped in an overseas fraud factory where they must fight to survive....

Silk Road
Culture

The ancient trade route connecting East and West, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, spanning 33 sites across China, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan....

Mooncake
Cuisine

The traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival pastry symbolizing reunion, with a history spanning over a thousand years from its origins as a moon-worship offering....

Quiet Night Thought
Culture

Li Bai's famous five-character quatillion, one of the most beloved Chinese poems, expressing a wanderer's homesickness under the moonlight....

Prelude to Water Melody
Culture

Su Shi's ci poem written during the Mid-Autumn Festival in 1076, considered the greatest Mid-Autumn poem in Chinese literary history....

The Art of War: Laying Plans
Culture

Chapter 1 of Sun Tzu's Art of War, establishing that war is a matter of vital importance to the state and introducing the Five Fundamentals framework....

Mountain Dwelling on an Autumn Evening
Culture

Wang Wei's five-character regulated verse depicting the serene beauty of a mountain forest after autumn rain....

Spring View
Culture

Du Fu's five-character regulated verse written during the An Lushan Rebellion, expressing grief over a fallen capital....

The Art of War: Waging War
Culture

Chapter 2 of Sun Tzu's Art of War on the cost of warfare, emphasizing swift victory and living off the enemy....

The Art of War: Strategic Attack
Culture

Chapter 3 of Sun Tzu's Art of War, introducing 'supreme excellence is breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting' and 'know yourself, know your enemy.'...

The Art of War: Energy Directing
Culture

Chapter 5 on the use of momentum and the interplay of direct and indirect methods....

Drawing Legs on a Snake
Culture

A Chinese idiom from 'Strategies of the Warring States' — adding legs to a snake when drawing it, a metaphor for ruining something by doing too much....

Chengdu
Travel

Capital of Sichuan Province, China — famous for giant pandas, spicy cuisine, and a relaxed way of life....

Sympathy for the Peasants
Culture

Li Shen's famous Tang poem: 'Every grain of rice on your plate comes from hard toil.'...

The Art of War: Weaknesses and Strengths
Culture

Chapter 6 on exploiting weaknesses and avoiding enemy strengths....

Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu
Culture

Li Bai's seven-character quatillion describing the magnificent Mount Lu waterfall....

Ode to the Goose
Culture

Luo Binwang's famous childhood poem written at age seven....

The Art of War: Manoeuvring an Army
Culture

Chapter 7 on the art of manoeuvring, making the devious route the direct one....

The Art of War: Nine Variations
Culture

Chapter 8 on adapting to changing circumstances and the five dangerous traits in a commander....

Xi'an
Travel

Ancient capital Chang'an, home of the Terracotta Warriors and one of China's four great ancient capitals....

Buying the Box and Returning the Pearl
Culture

A Chinese idiom from Han Feizi about a man who buys a beautiful box but returns the precious pearl inside....

Climbing Stork Tower
Culture

Wang Zhihuan's famous quatillion: 'To see a thousand miles further, ascend another story.'...

Guilin
Travel

Guilin's karst landscape is among the most beautiful in the world — 'Guilin scenery tops all under heaven.'...

The Art of War: On the March
Culture

Chapter 9 on marching, camping, and reading enemy signs....

Guan Ju: The Fair Maiden
Culture

The opening poem of the Classic of Poetry (Shijing), China's oldest poetry collection....

The Art of War: Terrain
Culture

Chapter 10 on six types of terrain and the principle of knowing heaven and earth....

The Art of War: The Attack by Fire
Culture

Chapter 12 on fire attacks and the principle of caution in warfare....

Li Qingzhao: Summer Quatillion
Culture

Li Qingzhao's famous five-character quatillion: 'In life, be a hero; in death, be a heroic ghost.'...

Luoyang
Travel

Ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, home to the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple....

The Art of War: The Use of Spies
Culture

The final chapter of Sun Tzu's Art of War on the critical importance of intelligence gathering....

Nanjing
Travel

Ancient capital of six dynasties, capital of Jiangsu Province, known for the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Confucius Temple....

Lord Ye's Love of Dragons
Culture

A Chinese idiom about a man who loved dragon decorations but was terrified when a real dragon appeared....

Chongqing
Travel

The Mountain City — China's youngest municipality, famous for spicy hot pot and stunning night views....

Hundred Family Surnames (Bai Jia Xing)
Culture · 960

The Hundred Family Surnames is a traditional Chinese primer collecting hundreds of Chinese surnames in four-character verses for children learning to read....

Standards for Students (Di Zi Gui)
Culture · 1600

Di Zi Gui is a Qing Dynasty educational text teaching children behavioral norms and moral principles in three-character verses....

Chinese Idiom: Paint the Dragon Eyes (Hua Long Dian Jing)
Culture · -500

Hua Long Dian Jing is a Chinese idiom meaning to add the finishing touch that brings something to life, from a story of a painter whose dragons flew away when he painted their eyes....

Thousand Character Classic (Qian Zi Wen)
Culture · 500

The Thousand Character Classic is a traditional Chinese literacy text composed of exactly 1,000 unique Chinese characters in four-character verses covering astronomy, geography, history, and ethics....

Three Character Classic (San Zi Jing)
Culture · 1200

The Three Character Classic is China's most famous traditional primer for children, written in three-character verses covering history, philosophy, and moral education....

Chinese Idiom: Gaze at Plums to Quench Thirst (Wang Mei Zhi Ke)
Culture · 200

Wang Mei Zhi Ke is a Chinese idiom meaning to comfort oneself with fantasies, from a story of Cao Cao who motivated thirsty soldiers by describing plum trees ahead....

Chinese Idiom: Pull Shoots to Help Them Grow (Ba Miao Zhu Zhang)
Culture · -300

Ba Miao Zhu Zhang is a Chinese idiom meaning to ruin things by being impatient, from a story of a farmer who pulled up his seedlings to make them grow faster....

Spring Morning - Meng Haoran
Culture · 700

Spring Morning is one of the most famous Tang Dynasty poems by Meng Haoran, describing a spring morning scene in just twenty characters....

Song of the Wanderer - Meng Jiao
Culture · 800

Song of the Wanderer is Tang poet Meng Jiao's most famous poem, celebrating the greatness of a mother's love....

Climbing Stork Tower - Wang Zhihuan
Culture · 700

Climbing Stork Tower is a famous Tang poem by Wang Zhihuan describing the magnificent view from a tower, expressing the spirit of striving for greater heights....

Doctrine of the Mean (Zhong Yong)
Culture · -400

The Doctrine of the Mean is one of the Four Books of Confucianism, exploring the philosophy of balance, sincerity, and the nature of heaven....

Chinese Spring Festival (Lunar New Year)
Culture · -2000

Spring Festival is China's most important traditional holiday, celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar with family reunions, fireworks, and red envelopes....

Chinese Zodiac (Sheng Xiao)
Culture · -500

The Chinese Zodiac consists of twelve animals that represent years in a repeating twelve-year cycle, each with distinct personality traits....

Chinese Paper Cutting Art
Culture · -200

Paper cutting is one of China's oldest folk arts, using scissors or knives to cut patterns from paper for festival decoration and blessings. UNESCO listed it in 2009....

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Culture · -2500

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient medical system based on yin-yang theory and five elements, using herbal medicine, acupuncture, and massage....

Confucius (Kong Zi)
Culture · -551

Confucius was ancient China's greatest philosopher and educator, founder of Confucianism, whose ideas profoundly influenced Chinese and East Asian culture....

Chinese Porcelain
Culture · -3000

China is the homeland of porcelain, with thousands of years of craftsmanship. Jingdezhen, Ru kiln, and Longquan kiln are famous production centers....

Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching) by Laozi
Culture · -500

The Dao De Jing is the foundational text of Daoism written by Laozi, with only about 5,000 characters it is one of the most influential philosophical works in history....

The Analects of Confucius
Culture · -475

The Analects is a collection of sayings and ideas of Confucius and his disciples, one of the most important Confucian classics....

Li River, Guilin
Travel · -200

The Li River in Guilin is one of China's most scenic destinations, famous for its karst mountain landscape along the 83km cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo....

Summer Palace (Yi He Yuan), Beijing
Travel · 1750

The Summer Palace in Beijing is China's largest surviving imperial garden, featuring Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, UNESCO listed in 1998....

Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Travel · -200

Mount Huangshan in Anhui is China's most famous mountain, known for its four wonders:奇特 pines, rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. UNESCO listed in 1990....

Forbidden City (Gugong), Beijing
Travel · 1420

The Forbidden City in Beijing was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the world's largest surviving wooden palace complex, UNESCO listed....

Chengdu Panda Base
Travel · 1987

The Chengdu Panda Base is China's most important giant panda conservation center, home to over 200 pandas and one of the top tourist attractions....

West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou
Travel · 800

West Lake in Hangzhou is China's most famous urban lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its gardens, causeways, and temples....

Great Wall of China
Travel · -700

The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest construction projects in human history, stretching over 21,000 kilometers across northern China....

Chinese Hot Pot
Cuisine · -200

Hot pot is China's most communal dining experience, where diners cook ingredients in a simmering pot of broth at the table....

Sichuan Cuisine (Chuan Cai)
Cuisine · -500

Sichuan cuisine is one of China's four great culinary traditions, famous for its bold spicy flavors using Sichuan peppercorn and chili....

Tang Dynasty Poetry
Culture · 618

Tang Dynasty poetry represents the golden age of Chinese verse, producing great poets like Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei with over 50,000 surviving poems....

Lantern Festival (Yuan Xiao Jie)
Culture · -200

The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations on the 15th day of the first lunar month with lanterns and tangyuan....

Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)
Culture · -500

Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday for tomb sweeping and honoring ancestors, usually on April 4th or 5th....

Sun Tzu (Sun Wu) - The Sage of War
Culture · -500

Sun Tzu was ancient China's greatest military strategist, author of The Art of War, the world's earliest military treatise....

Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day)
Culture · -500

Qixi Festival on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month celebrates the love story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, known as Chinese Valentine's Day....

Chinese Dragon Culture
Culture · -3000

The dragon is the most important symbol in Chinese culture, representing power, nobility, and good fortune. Chinese people call themselves descendants of the dragon....

Chinese Acupuncture
Culture · -2500

Acupuncture is a key treatment in traditional Chinese medicine, inserting fine needles at specific points to regulate qi and treat various conditions....

Chinese Feng Shui
Culture · -500

Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging spaces to achieve harmony with the environment....

Chang'e and the Moon Goddess Legend
Culture · -1000

The legend of Chang'e flying to the moon is one of China's most famous myths, the cultural origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival....

To the Wonder (Wo De A Le Tai)
Drama · 2024 · 8.9 · Dir: 滕丛丛

To the Wonder scored 8.9 on Douban, adapted from Li Juan's散文 collection about life in Altay, Xinjiang, selected for the Cannes TV Festival....

Small Alley People (Xiao Xiang Ren Jia)
Drama · 2024 · 8.4 · Dir: 张开宙

Small Alley People scored 8.4 on Douban, telling the life stories of ordinary families in a city alley....

Link Click (Shi Guang Dai Li Ren)
Drama · 2024 · 8.0 · Dir: 桑木天

Link Click scored 8.0 on Douban, a sci-fi mystery drama about agents who can travel through time....

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II: Westward Journey
Drama · 2024 · 8.6 · Dir: 柏杉

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II scored 8.6 on Douban, a 2024 suspense historical drama sequel....

Her Story (Hao Dong Xi)
Movie · 2024 · 8.9 · Dir: 邵艺辉

Her Story is the highest-rated Chinese film of 2024 on Douban with 8.9, directed by Shao Yihui....

Like A Rolling Stone (Chu Zou De Jue Xin)
Movie · 2024 · 8.5 · Dir: 尹丽川

Like A Rolling Stone is one of the highest-rated Chinese films of 2024 on Douban, scoring 8.5....

Successor (Zhua Wa Wa)
Movie · 2024 · 7.1 · Dir: 闫非, 彭大魔

Successor is a 2024 Chinese comedy starring Shen Teng and Ma Li, ranking among the top box office hits....

Silk Road
Culture · -200

The Silk Road was the ancient trade route connecting China with the West, starting from the Han Dynasty, promoting East-West cultural and economic exchange....

Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea)
Cuisine · 700

Longjing Tea is one of China's most famous green teas, produced in Hangzhou's West Lake area, known for its color, fragrance, taste, and shape....

Chinese Chopsticks Culture
Culture · -1000

Chopsticks are the primary eating utensil in China and East Asia, with over 3,000 years of history....

Gold or Shit (Zou Zou Ting Ting)
Movie · 2024 · 8.0 · Dir: 龙飞

Gold or Shit is a 2024 Chinese film scoring 8.0 on Douban, starring Hu Ge and Gao Yuanyuan....

Legend of Zanghai (Cang Hai Zhuan)
Drama · 2025 · 7.1 · Dir: 郑晓龙

Legend of Zanghai is a 2025 historical drama starring Xiao Zhan, directed by Zheng Xiaolong....

The Last Dance (2024 Hong Kong Film)
Movie · 2024 · 8.3 · Dir: 陈茂贤

The Last Dance is the highest-rated Hong Kong film of 2024 on Douban with 8.3, starring Dayo Wong and Michael Hui....

Flourished Peony (Guo Se Fang Hua)
Drama · 2025 · 7.8 · Dir: 丁梓光

Flourished Peony is one of the most popular historical dramas of 2025, starring Yang Zi and Li Xian, Douban 7.8....

All Will Be Well (Cong Jin Yi Hou)
Movie · 2024 · 8.1 · Dir: 杨曜恺

All Will Be Well is a 2024 Hong Kong film scoring 8.1 on Douban, directed by Ray Yeung....

Love Game in Eastern Fantasy
Drama · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: 赵一龙

Love Game in Eastern Fantasy is a popular 2024 Chinese fantasy romance starring Yu Shuxin and Ding Yuxi....

Zhu Tong Lost His Superpower in Third Grade
Movie · 2024 · 7.7 · Dir: 王子川

Zhu Tong Lost His Superpower in Third Grade is a 2024 Chinese comedy-fantasy scoring 7.7 on Douban....

Purple River Dream (Jiu Chong Zi)
Drama · 2024 · 7.8 · Dir: 曾庆杰

Purple River Dream is a popular 2024 Chinese historical drama scoring 7.8 on Douban....

Prelude to Water Melody - Su Shi
Culture · 1076

Prelude to Water Melody is Su Shi's famous Mid-Autumn ci poem, considered the greatest Mid-Autumn poem in Chinese history....

Bring in the Wine - Li Bai
Culture · 700

Bring in the Wine is Li Bai's most famous poem, expressing his bold and optimistic attitude toward life....

Spring View - Du Fu
Culture · 757

Spring View is Du Fu's famous poem describing the desolation of Chang'an after the An Lushan Rebellion....

Full River Red
Movie · 2023 · 7.0 · Dir: 张艺谋

Full River Red is a 2023 Spring Festival film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Shen Teng and Jackson Yee....

The Wandering Earth 2
Movie · 2023 · 8.3 · Dir: 郭帆

The Wandering Earth 2 scored 8.3 on Douban, a Chinese sci-fi epic starring Wu Jing and Andy Lau....

Lost You Forever
Drama · 2023 · 7.5 · Dir: 秦榛, 杨欢

Lost You Forever is a popular 2023 Chinese fantasy romance starring Yang Zi....

Always on the Move
Drama · 2024 · 7.8 · Dir: 郑晓龙

Always on the Move is a popular 2024 Chinese drama starring Bai Jingting and Jin Chen....

Blossoms Shanghai
Drama · 2024 · 8.7 · Dir: 王家卫

Blossoms Shanghai scored 8.7 on Douban, directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Hu Ge, about Shanghai's reform era....

Mysterious Lotus Casebook
Drama · 2023 · 8.5 · Dir: 郭虎, 任海涛

Mysterious Lotus Casebook scored 8.5 on Douban, a 2023 historical mystery drama starring Cheng Yi....

Endure (2022)
Drama · 2022 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Mo, Lao Suan

A 2022 Chinese sci-fi mystery drama about a college student and a game developer trapped in a time loop on a bus that explodes....

The Longest Day in Chang'an
Drama · 2019 · 8.2 · Dir: Cao Dun

A 2019 Chinese historical action-thriller set in Tang Dynasty Chang'an. A death row prisoner must stop a terrorist plot within 24 hours....

Nirvana in Fire 2
Drama · 2017 · 8.5 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Li Xue

A 2017 sequel to the acclaimed historical drama with new characters. The princes of Changlin Palace navigate war and court intrigue....

Till the End of the Moon (2023)
Drama · 2023 · 7.2 · Dir: Ju Jue Liang

A 2023 Chinese xianxia fantasy romance starring Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu. A woman travels back in time to stop a future demon god....

Fireworks of My Heart (2023)
Drama · 2023 · 6.5 · Dir: Li Mu Ge

A 2023 Chinese youth romance between a firefighter and an ER doctor, starring Yang Yang and Wang Churan....

Love Like the Galaxy (2022)
Drama · 2022 · 8.1 · Dir: Fei Zhen

A 2022 Chinese historical romance starring Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi. Set in the Han Dynasty, a young general and a military family's daughter fall in love....

The Tale of Rose (2024)
Drama · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: Wang Jun

A 2024 Chinese urban romance drama starring Liu Yifei. Based on Yi Shu's novel, following a woman's journey through love and self-discovery....

Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024)
Drama · 2024 · 7.8 · Dir: Zhao Yizhou

A 2024 Chinese fantasy romance starring Yu Shuxin and Ding Yuxi. A woman transmigrates into a novel and must win over the villain....

Her Story (2024)
Movie · 2024 · 9.1 · Dir: Shao Yihui

A 2024 Chinese comedy film directed by Shao Yihui, starring Song Jia. Three urban women navigate love and self-discovery....

New Life Begins (2022)
Drama · 2022 · 8.2 · Dir: Zhao Qichen

A 2022 Chinese historical light comedy starring Bai Jingting and Tian Xiwei. A warm love story between a young lord and a princess....

Under the Skin (2022)
Drama · 2022 · 8.3 · Dir: Xing Keyu

A 2022 Chinese crime mystery drama starring Tan Jianci and Jin Shijia. A forensic sketch artist and a police captain solve cases together....

Climbing High by Du Fu
Culture · 767

Climbing High is one of the greatest seven-character regulated verse poems by Du Fu, the Sage of Poetry of Tang Dynasty China....

Battle of Red Cliffs (208 CE)
Culture · 208

The Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 CE was the decisive battle of China's Three Kingdoms period. An allied force defeated the much larger army of Cao Cao....

Po Fu Chen Zhou - Break Cauldrons and Sink Boats
Culture · -207

A famous Chinese idiom meaning to burn one's bridges and commit fully to a goal. Originates from Xiang Yu's army in 207 BCE....

Chengdu - Land of Abundance
Travel · 2024

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, is China's southwestern center known for pandas, cuisine, and a relaxed lifestyle spanning 3,000 years of history....

Zhuge Liang - Chancellor of Shu Han
Culture · 181

Zhuge Liang (181-234) was the chancellor of Shu Han during China's Three Kingdoms period, one of the most famous strategists in Chinese history....

Changan and Xi'an - Then and Now
Culture · 2024

Changan was China's most famous ancient capital. Today's Xi'an is the same city under a different name, with over 1,100 years of capital history....

Xi'an - Ancient Capital of 13 Dynasties
Travel · 2024

Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, is China's ancient capital with over 3,100 years of city history. Home to the Terracotta Warriors....

Qiang Jin Jiu by Li Bai
Culture · 744

Qiang Jin Jiu (Bring in the Wine) is one of the most famous poems by Li Bai, the Immortal of Poetry of Tang Dynasty China....

Li Bai - The Immortal of Poetry
Culture · 701

Li Bai (701-762) was China's greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty, known as the Immortal of Poetry....

Three Visits to the Cottage
Culture · 207

A famous Chinese idiom about Liu Bei visiting Zhuge Liang three times to recruit him. Means sincerely inviting talented people....

Qin Shi Huang - China's First Emperor
Culture · -259

Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BCE) was the first emperor of a unified China. He built the Great Wall and created the Terracotta Army....

Beijing - Capital of China
Travel · 2024

Beijing is China's capital and the city with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Home to the Forbidden City and Great Wall....

Drawing Legs on a Snake
Culture · -100

A famous Chinese idiom about someone who added feet to a snake he had already drawn, losing his prize....

Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu by Li Bai
Culture · 725

A famous poem by Li Bai describing the magnificent waterfall at Mount Lu....

Waiting by the Stump for a Rabbit
Culture · -250

A famous Chinese idiom about a farmer who waited by a tree stump hoping another rabbit would crash into it....

Nanjing - Capital of Six Dynasties
Travel · 2024

Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, served as the capital of six Chinese dynasties. Known for its ancient city wall and the Confucius Temple district....

Climbing Stork Tower by Wang Zhihuan
Culture · 722

A famous 20-character Tang poem by Wang Zhihuan. To see a thousand miles further, ascend another floor....

Confucius - The Sage Teacher
Culture · -551

Confucius (551-479 BCE) was China's greatest thinker and educator, founder of Confucianism. His ideas shaped East Asian civilization for over 2,000 years....

Yuan Mu Qiu Yu - Climbing a Tree to Catch Fish
Culture · -300

A famous Chinese idiom meaning to climb a tree to look for fish. It describes using a completely wrong approach....

Wang Yang Bu Lao - Mending the Pen After Losing Sheep
Culture · -100

A famous Chinese idiom meaning it is not too late to fix the problem after it has occurred. Better late than never....

Guilin - Finest Scenery Under Heaven
Travel · 2024

Guilin in Guangxi is famous for its karst landscape and the Li River. Guilin scenery is considered the finest in China....

Night Mooring at Maple Bridge by Zhang Ji
Culture · 756

A famous Tang poem about a traveler moored at Maple Bridge near Suzhou. The midnight bell from Hanshan Temple reaches the boat....

Dui Niu Tan Qin - Playing the Lute to a Cow
Culture · 450

A famous Chinese idiom about playing music to a cow that does not appreciate it. It means wasting words on someone who cannot understand....

Suzhou - Venice of the East
Travel · 2024

Suzhou in Jiangsu Province is famous for its classical gardens and ancient water towns. Suzhou gardens are UNESCO World Heritage Sites....

Bei Gong She Ying - Bow Shadow Like a Snake in a Cup
Culture · 200

A famous Chinese idiom about mistaking a bow's reflection for a snake in a wine cup. It means being paranoid and scaring yourself....

Jing Di Zhi Wa - The Frog at the Bottom of the Well
Culture · -300

A famous Chinese idiom about a frog living in a shallow well who thinks it is the whole world. It means being narrow-minded....

Ode to the Goose by Luo Binwang
Culture · 650

A famous poem written by Luo Binwang at age seven. One of the first Chinese poems children learn. Goose, goose, goose, singing to the sky....

River Snow by Liu Zongyuan
Culture · 815

A famous 20-character Tang poem. A thousand mountains, no birds flying. An old man in a boat, fishing alone in the cold river snow....

Xiamen - Garden on the Sea
Travel · 2024

Xiamen in Fujian Province is a beautiful coastal city famous for Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site....

Viewing the Lushan Waterfall by Li Bai
Culture · 725

A famous seven-character quatrain by Li Bai describing the spectacular Lushan Mountain waterfall, one of the most celebrated nature poems in Chinese literature....

Guilin Landscape — China's Most Beautiful Scenery
Travel · 2024

Guilin in Guangxi Province is famous for its karst landscape and Li River scenery, regarded as one of China's most beautiful travel destinations....

Spring View by Du Fu
Culture · 757

A famous five-character regulated verse poem written by Du Fu in 757 during the An Lushan Rebellion, describing the ruins of Chang'an and expressing sorrow for the nation....

Borrowing Arrows with Straw Boats
Culture · 208

A classic tale of strategy from the Three Kingdoms period. Zhuge Liang uses straw boats to borrow 100,000 arrows from Cao Cao during the Battle of Red Cliffs....

Bearing Thorns to Ask Forgiveness
Culture · -279

A classic Chinese idiom from Records of the Grand Historian. General Lian Po carries thorny branches to apologize to Lin Xiangru, showing the spirit of admitting mistakes....

Li Bai: The Poet Immortal of Tang Dynasty - Life and Legacy
Culture · 701

Li Bai (701-762 AD), courtesy name Taibai, also known as Qinglian Jushi, was the greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty, revered as the "Poet Immortal". Along with Du Fu, he formed the legendary "...

Bai Juyi: Great Realist Poet of Tang Dynasty
Culture · 772

Bai Juyi (772-846), styled name Letian, also known as Xiangshan Jushi, was the greatest realist poet of the Tang Dynasty after Du Fu. He advocated the New Yuefu Movement and wrote famous works includi...

Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)
Culture · 2024

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is one of China's four major traditional festivals, celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. It commemorates the ancient poet Qu Yuan ...

Li Qingzhao: The Greatest Female Poet of Ancient China and Her Literary Legacy
Culture · 1084

Li Qingzhao (1084-1155), style name Yi'an Jushi, was the most outstanding female ci poet in ancient Chinese literature and a representative figure of the Wanyue (graceful and restrained) school of ci ...

Qingming Festival: China's Traditional Tomb Sweeping Day
Culture · 2024

Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, is one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals. It falls around April 4th or 5th each year, when people sweep tombs, pay respects to anc...

Chinese Calligraphy: The Art of Han Character Writing - Wang Xizhi's Lanting Xu
Culture · 353

Chinese calligraphy is a unique visual art form of the Chinese nation, using Han characters as its medium. Wang Xizhi's Lanting Xu is praised as the world's premier running script, becoming an eternal...

Mid-Autumn Festival: China's Traditional Celebration of Unity and Moon Viewing
Culture · 2024

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most important traditional Chinese celebrations, held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Families gather together to admire...

Kunqu Opera: China's Ancient Classical Theatre Art
Culture · 2024

Kunqu Opera, one of the oldest Chinese opera forms, is renowned for its elegant melodies, refined acting, and literary depth. Tang Xianzu's masterpiece 'The Peony Pavilion' represents the pinnacle of ...

Terracotta Warriors - The Eighth Wonder of the World
Travel · 1974

The Terracotta Warriors are located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, serving as the burial pit for Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this underground army slept for over 2,0...

Shaolin Temple - Birthplace of Chan Buddhism and Kung Fu
Travel

The Shaolin Temple, situated at the southern foot of Mount Song in Dengfeng, Henan Province, is the birthplace of Chinese Chan Buddhism and the legendary Shaolin Kung Fu. Founded in 495 AD, this thous...

The Knockout
Drama · 2023 · 8.5 · Dir: Xu Jizhou

A 2023 blockbuster Chinese crime drama following a police officer's 20-year battle against a crime boss who rose from a humble fishmonger to become the most powerful underworld figure in Jinghai City....

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) – Famous Mountain in Anhui with Four Wonders
Travel · 2024

Huangshan, located in Anhui Province, China, is renowned worldwide for its Four Wonders: Oddly-shaped Pines, Precarious Rocks, Sea of Clouds, and Hot Springs. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is on...

Suzhou Gardens: World Cultural Heritage Jewels of Jiangnan
Travel · 2024

Suzhou Gardens are outstanding examples of Chinese classical garden art. In 1997 and 2000, several gardens in Suzhou were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These gardens integrate architect...

Sichuan Hotpot: The Spicy and Numbing Culinary Feast
Cuisine · 2024

Sichuan Hotpot, one of China's four major hotpot styles, is renowned worldwide for its unique mala (spicy and numbing) flavor. This article explores the history, preparation, ingredients, and cultural...

Article 20
Movie · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou's 2024 Spring Festival film exploring China's justifiable defense law through a prosecutor's dilemma. Box office: 2.45 billion RMB, Golden Rooster Best Picture winner....

Xiaolongbao: Shanghai's Famous Traditional Cuisine
Cuisine · 2024

Xiaolongbao is one of the most representative traditional dim sum in Shanghai and the Jiangnan region, known worldwide for its thin skin, savory soup, and delicious filling. This exquisite snack carri...

Mapo Tofu - Classic Sichuan Dish
Cuisine · 2025

Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish originating from Chengdu during the Qing Dynasty. Created by Chen Mapo and his wife in 1862, it features tofu cooked with minced meat and spicy bean sauce. Known for...

Peking Duck: The Glorious Crown Jewel of Chinese Culinary Heritage
Cuisine

Peking Duck is one of China's most celebrated traditional dishes with a history spanning over 1,500 years. Known for its crispy skin, tender meat, and exquisite flavor, this iconic dish has become a s...

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Travel · 2024

Zhangjiajie's highest peak at 1518.6m, featuring the world's longest high-mountain cableway (7455m), a 60m glass skywalk at 1430m altitude, and Heaven's Gate Cave - the world's highest natural mountai...

Tai Chi: The Essence of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Wellness
Culture

Tai Chi, one of the representative forms of traditional Chinese martial arts, is renowned worldwide for its gentle, slow movements, profound philosophical connotations, and excellent health benefits. ...

Chinese Zodiac: The Twelve Animals Representing Years in Chinese Culture
Culture · 2024

The Chinese Zodiac (十二生肖), also known as Sheng Xiao or Chinese zodiac signs, is a systematic cycle of twelve animals assigned to represent years in the traditional Chinese calendar. This ancient cultu...

Sichuan Hot Pot
Cuisine · 2024

China's most iconic food culture phenomenon. From boatmen's clay pots on the Yangtze River to a 530 billion RMB market, Sichuan hot pot embodies the bold spirit of Sichuan cuisine....

Jingdezhen: The Porcelain Capital of China and the Legend of Blue-and-White Porcelain
Culture · 2024

Jingdezhen, known as the Porcelain Capital of China, has over 2,000 years of porcelain-making history and is renowned worldwide for its exquisite blue-and-white porcelain. This article explores the ce...

China: The Birthplace of Silk with 5,000 Years of History
Culture · 2024

China is the birthplace of silk, with over 5,000 years of sericulture history. From the legendary era of the Yellow Emperor to modern silk workshops along the Grand Canal, silk is not only a symbol of...

Roujiamo
Cuisine · 2024

Shaanxi's most iconic traditional snack, known as the Chinese hamburger. Originating from the Warring States period, it has grown into a 159 billion RMB industry....

Chinese Medicine: Treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Applications
Culture · 2024

As an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese herbal medicine carries profound cultural heritage and medical value accumulated over five thousand years of Chinese civilization. Th...

Giant Panda Conservation: China's Journey to Protect Its National Treasure
Culture · 2024

The giant panda's journey from endangered to vulnerable status represents one of China's greatest conservation successes. This article explores the comprehensive efforts to protect this iconic species...

Hero
Movie · 2002 · 7.7 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou's 2002 martial arts epic that launched China's blockbuster era. Starring Jet Li and Tony Leung. Oscar-nominated, $177 million global box office....

Acupuncture: The Treasure of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Culture · 2024

Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine with over 2,000 years of history, offers a holistic approach to health and wellness through precise needle stimulation....

Chinese Knotting: Thousand-Year Rope Art Symbolizing Good Fortune
Culture · 2025

Chinese knotting, as a traditional Chinese handicraft, carries profound cultural significance and beautiful wishes. This decorative art made primarily from red cords not only showcases the wisdom of a...

Gongfu Cha: Traditional Chinese Tea Brewing Art
Culture · 2024

Gongfu Cha, also known as Kung Fu Tea, is a traditional Chinese tea brewing technique originating from Fujian and Chaoshan regions. It emphasizes skillful tea preparation using small clay teapots and ...

Chinese Lunar Calendar: Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Chronology
Culture · 2024

The Chinese Lunar Calendar, with over 4,000 years of history, is a lunisolar calendar system combining lunar and solar cycles. It guides agriculture and carries rich cultural significance....

Feng Shui: Traditional Chinese Environmental Planning Philosophy
Culture · 2024

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing with the environment through spatial arrangement. Based on Taoist philosophy, Five Elements theory, and the Ba Gua, it offers insights into opti...

Go Originated in China Over 4,000 Years of History
Culture · 2024

Go, as a crystallization of Chinese wisdom, originated from ancient China over 4,000 years ago. After thousands of years of development, it has become one of the oldest and most strategic board games ...

Mahjong: The Gem of Traditional Chinese Entertainment Culture
Culture · 2024

Mahjong is one of the most representative traditional entertainment activities of the Chinese nation, carrying profound cultural heritage and historical significance. As an intellectual game combining...

The Origin of Fireworks: China's Magnificent Invention from Ancient Gunpowder
Culture

This article explores the historical origins, manufacturing techniques, cultural significance, and global influence of Chinese fireworks - a brilliant invention stemming from ancient gunpowder technol...

Chinese Shadow Puppetry: A Treasured Traditional Art Form
Culture

Chinese Shadow Puppetry (Piyingxi) is an ancient traditional theatrical art form. In 2011, it was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This art ...

Qixi Festival: The Chinese Valentine's Day on Lunar July 7th
Culture · 2024

The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. This romantic traditional Chinese holiday originat...

Double Ninth Festival: China's Traditional Festival of Autumn Celebration
Culture · 2024

The Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, falls on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. This traditional Chinese festival combines the customs of mountain climbing, chrysanthemum app...

Hanfu: The Traditional Clothing Culture of Han Chinese People
Culture · 2024

Hanfu, meaning 'Han clothing' or 'Han garments', is the traditional attire of the Han Chinese people with over 3,000 years of history. This article explores its origins, evolution, distinctive feature...

The Special Significance of Jade in Chinese Culture
Culture · 2024

Jade holds an unparalleled position in Chinese culture, revered as the "beauty among stones" and carrying thousands of years of spiritual pursuits and aesthetic ideals of the Chinese nation. From ritu...

Chinese Bronze Vessels: Important Symbols of Ancient Chinese Civilization
Culture · 1600-256 BCE

Bronze vessels are the most representative artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, reflecting ancient China's political systems, religious beliefs, and artistic aesthetics through exquisite craft...

Chinese Ink Painting: Traditional Chinese Art
Culture · 2024

Chinese ink painting, also known as Guo Hua, is an outstanding representative of traditional Chinese painting, combining poetry, calligraphy, painting and seal engraving into a unique art form....

Hongbao: Traditional Red Envelope Customs During Chinese New Year
Culture · 2024

Hongbao, or red envelopes, represent one of the most iconic traditions during Chinese New Year, carrying blessings from elders to younger generations. This article explores the historical origins, cul...

Chinese Paper Lanterns: The Artistic Charm of Traditional Chinese Crafts
Culture

Chinese paper lanterns, as an important part of traditional Chinese culture, carry thousands of years of history and folk memory. From palaces to homes, from festivals to daily life, lanterns have bec...

The Abacus: China's Ancient Computing Marvel
Culture · 1450

The abacus is a calculating tool invented by ancient Chinese people with a history spanning over two thousand years. It represents a major achievement in China's mathematical history and was recognize...

The Compass: One of China's Four Great Inventions
Culture

The compass is one of China's four great inventions, representing a remarkable achievement in ancient science and technology that revolutionized navigation worldwide and enabled the Age of Discovery....

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
Movie · 2023 · 7.9 · Dir: Wuershan

Wuershan's 2023 fantasy epic adapted from Investiture of the Gods. 2.63 billion RMB box office. Won Golden Rooster Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography....

The Invention of Gunpowder: One of China's Four Great Inventions
Culture · 850

Gunpowder, one of China's Four Great Inventions, was accidentally discovered by Taoist alchemists during the Tang Dynasty. It revolutionized warfare and had profound effects on world civilization....

Dandan Noodles
Cuisine · 2024

One of Sichuan's most iconic traditional snacks, originating from a street vendor's carrying pole in 1841 Zigong. Famous for its numbing, spicy, and savory flavors....

Papermaking: China's Thousand-Year Legacy of One of the Four Great Inventions
Culture · 105

Papermaking is one of China's Four Great Inventions. In 105 AD, Cai Lun of the Eastern Han Dynasty improved the papermaking process, revolutionizing human writing materials....

The Invention and Development of Chinese Printing Technology
Culture · 1040

Printing technology, one of China's Four Great Inventions, underwent centuries of development from early woodblock printing to Bi Sheng's movable type printing, profoundly influencing the disseminatio...

To the Wonder
Drama · 2024 · 8.9 · Dir: Teng Congcong

A healing 2024 mini-series adapted from Li Juan's essay collection. Rated 8.9 on Douban, highest-rated Chinese drama of 2024. Starring Zhou Yiran and Ma Yili....

Wang Wei: Tang Dynasty Poet-Painter Known as the Poet Buddha
Culture · 2024

Wang Wei (699-761), courtesy name Mojie, was a renowned Tang Dynasty poet, painter, and musician. Known as the "Poet Buddha," he pioneered the literati landscape painting tradition with his harmonious...

Mount Tai: The Chief of the Five Sacred Mountains
Travel · 2024

Mount Tai, located in Tai'an, Shandong Province, China, is known as the "Chief of the Five Sacred Mountains" and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987....

Jiuzhaigou Valley National Nature Reserve
Travel

Jiuzhaigou is a stunning nature reserve in Sichuan Province, China, featuring crystal-clear lakes, spectacular waterfalls, colorful forests, and snow-capped peaks. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Si...

Du Fu: The Great Realist Poet of Tang Dynasty
Culture · 712

Du Fu (712-770), courtesy name Zimei, also known as Shaoling Ye Lao, was one of the greatest realist poets of the Tang Dynasty. Together with Li Bai, he is known as 'Li-Du'. He is revered as the 'Poet...

The Untamed
Drama · 2019 · 8.2 · Dir: 郑伟文、陈家霖

Based on the novel Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, The Untamed follows the resurrection of Wei Wuxian and his journey alongside Lan Wangji to uncover the truth behind events from sixteen years ago...

Love Between Fairy and Devil
Drama · 2022 · 8.2 · Dir: 伊峥、钱敬磊

When a lowly orchid fairy accidentally frees the fearsome Moon Supreme, a curse binds their fates together, leading to an epic romance across the realms of immortals, demons, and mortals....

Shanghai Xiaolongbao
Cuisine

Shanghai Xiaolongbao, also known as Nanxiang xiaolongbao, is one of the most iconic traditional dishes of the Jiangnan region, famous for its thin skin, rich filling, and savory soup inside....

Dying to Survive
Movie · 2018 · 9.0 · Dir: 文牧野

A struggling shop owner begins smuggling affordable generic cancer medicine from India to help leukemia patients, becoming an unlikely hero while facing legal consequences. Based on a true story that ...

Beggar's Chicken
Cuisine

Beggar's Chicken is a famous traditional dish from Hangzhou, China. A whole chicken is stuffed with spices, wrapped in lotus leaves, sealed in clay, and slow-baked for hours. When the crust is cracked...

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Travel

China's first national forest park, featuring over 3,000 towering quartzite-sandstone pillars up to 1,000 meters tall. The inspiration for Avatar's floating Hallelujah Mountains, designated a UNESCO W...

Ne Zha
Movie · 2019 · 8.4 · Dir: 饺子(杨宇)

Ne Zha (2019) is a groundbreaking Chinese animated fantasy film directed by Jiaozi (Yang Yu). Based on the classic novel Investiture of the Gods, it tells the story of a demon-orb reincarnation who de...

Lijiang Ancient Town
Travel

Lijiang Ancient Town, a Naxi minority settlement in Yunnan Province at 2,400m elevation, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This 800-year-old town, once a crucial trading hub on the Anc...

Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles
Cuisine

Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles (Reganmian) is Hubei Province's most iconic breakfast dish — alkaline noodles tossed in rich sesame paste, ranked as China's #1 noodle dish. A symbol of Wuhan's legendary guozao ...

The Wandering Earth
Movie · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: 郭帆

China's first major sci-fi blockbuster, adapted from Liu Cixin's short story, tells the epic tale of humanity propelling Earth away from the solar system to survive a dying Sun....

Leshan Giant Buddha
Travel

Standing 71 meters tall at the confluence of three rivers in Sichuan, the Leshan Giant Buddha is the world's tallest stone Buddha statue. Carved into a cliff face over 90 years during the Tang Dynasty...

Detective Chinatown
Movie · 2015 · 6.7 · Dir: 陈思诚

After being rejected from a police academy, young genius Qin Feng travels to Bangkok to stay with his uncle Tang Ren — a self-proclaimed 'number one detective' who turns out to be a petty swindler. Wh...

Liuzhou Luosifen
Cuisine

Luosifen (snail rice noodles) is a beloved specialty of Liuzhou, Guangxi - rice noodles served in a rich, aromatic broth slow-cooked with river snails, pork bones, and over ten spices. Known for its p...

Cantonese Dim Sum
Cuisine

Cantonese Dim Sum is one of China's most iconic culinary traditions — over 1,000 years of history, 2,000+ varieties, and inseparably linked to the yum cha tea-drinking culture....

Ashes of Love
Drama · 2018 · 7.7 · Dir: 朱锐斌

A 2018 Chinese xianxia drama starring Yang Zi and Deng Lun, based on the novel by Dian Xian. It tells the epic love story between Jin Mi, a grape sprite, and Xu Feng, the Fire Immortal, spanning acros...

Word of Honor
Drama · 2021 · 8.6 · Dir: 成志超、马华干、李宏宇

Word of Honor is a 2021 Chinese wuxia drama adapted from Priest's novel Faraway Wanderers, following Zhou Zishu and Wen Kexing as they navigate the jianghu and become soulmates....

The Silk Road
Travel

The ancient trade route connecting East and West, stretching from Gansu Province across thousands of kilometers to the Mediterranean coast....

When Will the Moon Be Clear
Drama · 2022 · 8.8 · Dir: 张廷康

A historical romance drama about a love story that transcends time and space....

Test Dish 2
Cuisine

Test Dish 2 is a classic Chinese dish....

Reset
Drama · 2022 · 7.9 · Dir: 孙墨龙、刘洪源

College student Li Shiqing and game architect Xiao Heyun find themselves trapped in a time loop after a bus explosion, repeatedly reliving the same moments to prevent the disaster and uncover the trut...

Joy of Life
Drama · 2019 · 8.5 · Dir: 孙皓

A modern young man travels back in time to an ancient world, using his contemporary knowledge and wit to navigate court politics and become a legendary minister....

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
Culture

The Spring Festival is China's most important traditional holiday, marking the beginning of the lunar new year with thousands of years of history....

Pinyin (Chinese Romanization)
Culture

Hanyu Pinyin is the official Romanization system for Chinese, essential for learning Mandarin pronunciation....

The Story of Ming Lan
Drama · 2018 · 8.6 · Dir: 张开宙

The story of Sheng Minglan, a concubine's daughter in a Song Dynasty official's family, navigating family politics, love, and marriage....

Chinese Hot Pot
Cuisine

Hot pot is one of China's most iconic food cultures, with Sichuan spicy hot pot being the most famous variety....

十二生肖
Culture

The Chinese zodiac is a set of twelve animals that represent the years in traditional Chinese culture....

京剧
Culture

## Overview Beijing Opera, also known as Pingju or Jingxi, is the most influential form of Chinese opera, hailed as China's "national essence." It did not originate in Beijing. Instead, it was formed ...

长安十二时辰
Drama · 2019 · 8.1 · Dir: 曹盾

## Overview "The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a Chinese historical suspense costume drama that aired in 2019, adapted from the novel of the same name by author Ma Boyong. Its English title is "The Lon...

斗破苍穹
Drama · 2018 · 6.8 · Dir: 于荣光

## Overview "Battle Through the Heavens" is a Chinese fantasy action television series that premiered in 2018, adapted from the web novel of the same name by Tian Can Tu Dou (Li Hu). The series, with...

步步惊心
Drama · 2011 · 8.4 · Dir: 李国立

## Overview "Scarlet Heart" is a 2011 Chinese mainland historical time-travel television series, adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by author Tong Hua (real name Ren Haiyan). The Eng...

琅琊榜
Drama · 2015 · 9.4 · Dir: 孔笙、李雪

## Overview "Nirvana in Fire" is a Chinese historical costume drama television series that first aired in 2015. The series was co-directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, and is adapted from the web novel ...

西湖断桥
Travel

## Overview The Broken Bridge at West Lake, located at the eastern end of Bai Causeway on West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, is one of the most famous ancient bridges on West Lake. It is...

大运河
Culture

## Overview The Grand Canal, also known as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is the world's earliest, longest, and largest ancient canal project in terms of engineering scale. It starts in Beijing in ...

茶道
Culture

## Overview The tea ceremony, the core embodiment of Chinese tea culture, is a way of life etiquette and self-cultivation using tea as a medium. It is not merely the skill of brewing and drinking tea,...

中医
Culture

## Overview Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as Chinese traditional medicine, is a unique medical theoretical system and diagnostic and treatment methodology that gradually formed and de...

暗格里的秘密
Drama · 2023 · 7.7 · Dir: 黄天仁

## Overview "Secrets in the Lattice" is a 2023 Chinese mainland youth campus romance drama. Directed by Huang Tianren, it is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Er Dong Tu Zi. Set again...

大理洱海
Travel

## Overview Dali Erhai Lake, anciently known as Yeyu Ze or Kunmi Chuan, is located within the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, China. It is the second-largest plateau freshwater lake...

春卷
Cuisine

## Overview Spring rolls, also known as spring pancakes or thin pancakes, are a traditional Chinese seasonal food, especially consumed during the Beginning of Spring, hence the name. They are a type o...

五台山
Travel

## Overview Mount Wutai, located in Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China, is the foremost of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, renowned alongside Mount Putuo in Zhejiang, Mount Eme...

汤圆
Cuisine

## Overview Tangyuan, also known as Yuanxiao, is a traditional Chinese festival food, most commonly consumed during the Lantern Festival (also called Shangyuan Festival) on the 15th day of the first l...

四大发明
Culture

## Overview The "Four Great Inventions" of ancient China—papermaking, printing, gunpowder, and the compass—are monumental scientific and technological achievements of the Chinese nation that had a rev...

清明节
Culture

## Overview Qingming Festival, also known as the Spring Outing Festival, the Pure Brightness Festival, the March Festival, and the Ancestor Worship Festival, is one of the most important traditional f...

端午节
Culture

## Overview The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, Duan Yang Festival, Double Fifth Festival, or Tianzhong Festival, is one of China's four major traditional holidays, celebrated on ...

广式叉烧
Cuisine

## Overview Cantonese Char Siu is a quintessential classic dish within Cantonese cuisine and the broader Chinese barbecue (siu mei) tradition. It is renowned for its glossy, reddish-brown hue and a fl...

回锅肉
Cuisine

## Overview Twice-cooked pork, hailed as the "King of Sichuan Cuisine," is a classic Sichuan dish renowned for its vibrant color, enticing aroma, and delicious flavor. The name "twice-cooked" precisel...

天安门广场
Travel

## Overview Tiananmen Square, located in the center of Beijing, China, is one of the largest city squares in the world. It is not only the geographical center of Beijing but also a national symbol of ...

清蒸鱼
Cuisine

## Overview Steamed fish is a classic and highly esteemed dish in Chinese cuisine, renowned for its unique flavor profile of "clarity, freshness, tenderness, and smoothness." It perfectly embodies the...

黄山日出
Travel

## Overview Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its cultural and natural significance. It is often praised with the saying, "After visiting t...

九寨沟
Travel

## Overview Jiuzhaigou, located in Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, is a branch valley of the Baihe River in the upper reaches of the Baishui Ri...

红海行动
Movie · 2018 · 8.2 · Dir: 林超贤

## Overview *Operation Red Sea* is a 2018 Chinese modern military action war film directed by Hong Kong director Dante Lam. The film is an artistic adaptation based on the real-life 2015 evacuation of...

司藤
Drama · 2021 · 7.6 · Dir: 李木戈

## Overview *Sic Teng* is a 2021 Chinese mainland fantasy romance drama, adapted from the web novel *Half-Demon Sic Teng* by author Wei Yu. The series was directed by Li Muge and stars Jing Tian and ...

酸辣汤
Cuisine

## Overview Hot and sour soup, a classic Chinese soup known for its bright red color and appetizing sour-spicy flavor, has become one of the most representative dishes in Chinese culinary culture due ...

张家界国家森林公园
Travel

## Overview Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in the northwest of Hunan Province, China, under the administration of the Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie City. It is China's first national...

乐山大佛
Travel

## Overview The Leshan Giant Buddha, anciently known as the "Great Maitreya Stone Statue of Lingyun Temple in Jiazhou," is located on the eastern bank of the Min River in Leshan City, Sichuan Province...

七夕节
Culture

## Overview The Qixi Festival, also known as the Qiqiao Festival, Qijie's Birthday, or Daughters' Festival, is one of the most romantic traditional Chinese festivals. Its core celebration falls on the...

兰州拉面
Cuisine

## Overview Lanzhou Lamian, also known as Lanzhou Beef Noodles, is the most representative local snack in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China, and is acclaimed as "China's Number One Noodle". It is re...

重阳节
Culture

## Overview The Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Chongjiu Festival, Height Ascending Festival, Cornel Festival, or Chrysanthemum Festival, is one of the important traditional folk festivals in...

狂飙
Drama · 2023 · 8.6 · Dir: 徐纪周

## Overview "**The Knockout**" is a Chinese mainland television series that premiered in 2023. Directed by Xu Jizhou, the series stars Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen in leading roles. It is a realistic d...

与凤行
Drama · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: 邓科

## Overview *Ashes of Love* is a Chinese historical fantasy romance drama that premiered in 2024, directed by Deng Ke. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang, the series tells a ...

红烧肉
Cuisine

## Overview Braised pork belly, a classic Chinese home-cooked dish known for its bright red color, rich yet non-greasy texture, and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, is hailed as a "national delicacy." T...

青城山
Travel

## Overview Mount Qingcheng, located southwest of Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, is one of the Four Sacred Taoist Mountains in China and one of the birthplaces of Taoism. It is nam...

粽子
Cuisine

## Overview Zongzi, historically known as "jiao shu" or "tong zong," is a traditional Chinese festival food, most notably consumed during the Dragon Boat Festival. It is primarily made from glutinous ...

张掖丹霞地貌
Travel

## Overview Zhangye Danxia Landform, located in Linze County and Sunan Yugur Autonomous County of Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, is one of the most typical, richly sculpted, and vibrantly colore...

北方饺子
Cuisine

## Overview Northern-style dumplings are one of the most representative traditional flour-based foods in northern China. Especially during the Spring Festival, eating dumplings is an indispensable cus...

木结构建筑
Culture

## Overview Chinese timber-framed architecture is a building system that uses wood as the primary load-bearing component, connected through unique techniques such as mortise and tenon joints. It repre...

中国瓷器
Culture

## Overview Chinese porcelain, renowned for its delicate body, lustrous glaze, and exquisite craftsmanship, is hailed as one of the great inventions of the Chinese nation and serves as a significant m...

丝绸之路
Culture

## Overview The Silk Road refers to a series of overland and maritime trade routes in ancient times that connected China with Central Asia, West Asia, South Asia, Europe, and Africa. It was not a sing...

扬州炒饭
Cuisine

## Overview Yangzhou Fried Rice, also known as Yangzhou Egg Fried Rice, is a world-renowned classic staple dish from China's Huaiyang cuisine. It is not simply fried rice with eggs but is famous for i...

东坡肉
Cuisine

## Overview Dongpo Pork, a classic Chinese dish known for its bright red color, rich and mellow sauce, tender texture that holds its shape, and fragrant, glutinous yet non-greasy taste, is a treasure ...

云吞面
Cuisine

## Overview Wonton noodles, also known as wonton mein, is a classic noodle dish in Cantonese cuisine, particularly popular in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and overseas Chinese communities. It consists of two...

月饼
Cuisine

## Overview Mooncakes, as one of China's most representative traditional seasonal foods, are an indispensable cultural symbol and taste memory of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are not merely a type of...

阳朔田园
Travel

## Overview Yangshuo Countryside typically refers to the vast pastoral landscape area centered around the banks of the Yulong River and the surrounding villages within Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Gu...

封神第一部
Movie · 2023 · 7.8 · Dir: 乌尔善

## Overview *Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms* is a Chinese fantasy action film released in 2023, directed by Wuershan. The film is adapted from the classical Chinese mythological novel *Inve...

夏洛特烦恼
Movie · 2015 · 7.8 · Dir: 闫非、彭大魔

## Overview "Goodbye Mr. Loser" is a Chinese comedy film released in 2015, co-directed by Yan Fei and Peng Damo, starring Shen Teng and Ma Li. The film is adapted from the stage play of the same name ...

偷偷藏不住
Drama · 2023 · 7.9 · Dir: 李青蓉

## Overview "Hidden Love" is a 2023 Chinese mainland youth romance drama. The series is directed by Li Qingrong and adapted from the web novel of the same name by author Zhu Yi. It tells the story of...

勾股定理
Culture

## Overview The Pythagorean theorem, also known as Pythagoras' theorem, is a fundamental and important theorem in plane geometry. Its core proposition is: In any right-angled triangle, the sum of the ...

中国结
Culture

## Overview The Chinese knot, also known as the Pan Chang knot, is a traditional and distinctive Chinese folk handicraft with a long history. It does not refer to a single knot, but rather to the intr...

太极拳
Culture

## Overview Tai Chi, an important branch of traditional Chinese martial arts, is also a national-level intangible cultural heritage. It integrates ancient Chinese philosophical thought, health preserv...

臭豆腐
Cuisine

## Overview Stinky tofu, a traditional Chinese snack made from tofu through a special fermentation process, is renowned for its unique characteristic of "smelling pungent but tasting delicious." It is...

珠算
Culture

## Overview Abacus calculation, a method of numerical computation using the abacus as a tool, is hailed as China's fifth great invention. It is not merely an ancient calculation technique but also a u...

成都大熊猫基地
Travel

## Overview The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, commonly known as the "Chengdu Panda Base," is a world-renowned demonstration institution for the ex-situ conservation, scientific resear...

八达岭长城
Travel

## Overview Badaling Great Wall, located at the north entrance of Jundu Mountain's Guangou Ancient Path in Yanqing District, Beijing, is the most well-preserved, representative, and famous section of ...

兵马俑
Culture

## Overview The Terracotta Army, also known as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, is a collection of terracotta sculptures located in large burial pits east ...

篆刻
Culture

## Overview Seal carving, also known as "zhiyin," is a unique traditional Chinese art form that integrates calligraphy, engraving, and composition. Using a knife instead of a brush, characters or patt...

南京夫子庙
Travel

## Overview Nanjing Confucius Temple, also known as Nanjing Confucian Temple or Nanjing Wenmiao, is located on Gongyuan Street along the north bank of the Qinhuai River in the Qinhuai District of Nanj...

舞龙
Culture

## Overview Dragon dance, also known as "playing dragon lantern" or "dragon lantern dance," is one of the most representative traditional folk dance forms in China, widely popular in Han Chinese and s...

圆明园
Travel

## Overview The Old Summer Palace, located in Haidian District, Beijing, China, is a large-scale imperial garden from the Qing Dynasty. It consists of the Yuanmingyuan, Changchunyuan, and Qichunyuan (...

皮影戏
Culture

## Overview Shadow puppetry, also known as "shadow play" or "lantern shadow play," is an ancient and unique form of Chinese folk drama. It uses light to project the silhouettes of flat puppets (shadow...

布达拉宫
Travel

## Overview The Potala Palace, situated atop the Red Hill in the center of Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, is a magnificent architectural complex and the world's highest-altitude palace (approx...

苏绣
Culture

## Overview Suzhou embroidery, collectively referring to the embroidery craft of the Suzhou region, is known as one of China's "Four Great Embroideries" alongside Xiang, Yue, and Shu embroidery. It is...

朱家角
Travel

## Overview Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai, is one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in the Jiangnan region of Shanghai, often praised as the "Venice of Shanghai" and the "...

白切鸡
Cuisine

## Overview White Cut Chicken, also known as Bai Zhan Chicken, is a classic home-style and banquet dish in Cantonese cuisine and even the broader Chinese culinary culture. Its most distinctive feature...

象棋
Culture

## Overview Xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is a two-player board strategy game and a brilliant gem in the treasure trove of Chinese culture. It simulates the confrontation of two armies in anci...

三峡大坝
Travel

## Overview The Three Gorges Dam, located in Sandouping Town, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China, spans the main stream of the Yangtze River. It is the world's largest hydroelectric power station and...

叫化鸡
Cuisine

## Overview Beggar's Chicken, also known as "Yellow Mud Baked Chicken" or "Fortune Chicken," is a traditional famous dish from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions of China, particularly renowned in the C...

围棋
Culture

## Overview Go, anciently known as "Yi", is one of the four traditional Chinese arts of Qin (music), Qi (board game), Shu (calligraphy), and Hua (painting). It is a strategic two-player board game pla...

西湖醋鱼
Cuisine

## Overview West Lake Vinegar Fish, also known as "Sister-in-law's Treasured Recipe," is a traditional local delicacy from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, belonging to the Zhejiang cuisine. It is celebra...

华山
Travel

## Overview Mount Hua, historically known as the "Western Mountain," is located in Huayin City, Shaanxi Province, China. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization and one of China's famous ...

故宫
Culture

## Overview The Forbidden City, formerly known as the Purple Forbidden City, is located in the center of Beijing, China. It served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1912 ...

叶问
Movie · 2008 · 8.0 · Dir: 叶伟信

## Overview *Ip Man* is a 2008 Hong Kong action biographical film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen in the lead role. The film is based on the life of the renowned modern Chinese martial...

乌镇水乡
Travel

## Overview Wuzhen, located in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, China, lies in the heart of the Yangtze River Delta. It is a classic ancient water town of southern China, often hailed as "China's La...

昆仑神宫
Drama · 2021 · 7.0 · Dir: 费振翔

## Overview "Kunlun Tomb" is a 2021 Chinese mainland web series adapted from the "Kunlun Tomb" chapter of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" novel series written by Tianxia Bachang. Directed by Fei Zhen...

东坡面
Cuisine

## Overview Dongpo Noodles, also known as "Dongpo Pork Noodles" or "Dongpo Sauce Noodles," is a classic noodle dish named after the Northern Song Dynasty literary giant Su Shi (also known as Dongpo Ju...

biangbiang面
Cuisine

## Overview "Biangbiang noodles," also known as "belt noodles" or "oil-splashed pulled noodles," are a highly representative traditional pasta dish from the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi Province, China...

与君初相识
Drama · 2024 · 7.4 · Dir: 朱锐斌

## Overview *The Blue Whisper* is a Chinese historical fantasy romance drama that premiered in 2024. Directed by Zhu Ruibin, the series stars Dilraba Dilmurat and Allen Ren in the lead roles. It is a...

霍元甲
Movie · 2006 · 7.6 · Dir: 于仁泰

## Overview *Fearless* is a Hong Kong martial arts action film released in 2006. Directed by the renowned filmmaker Ronny Yu and starring international kung fu superstar Jet Li, who also served as a ...

扶摇
Drama · 2018 · 7.3 · Dir: 杨文军

## Overview *Legend of Fuyao* is a 2018 Chinese mainland historical fantasy romance television series directed by Yang Wenjun. Adapted from the novel *Empress Fuyao* by Tianxia Guiyuan, the series tel...

老北京炸酱面
Cuisine

## Overview Old Beijing Zhajiangmian is one of the most representative noodle dishes in Beijing's culinary culture, hailed as a quintessential example of "Jingwei" (Beijing flavor). It doesn't rely on...

天津煎饼馃子
Cuisine

## Overview Tianjin Jianbing Guǒzi is one of the most representative street breakfasts in northern China, especially in Tianjin City, and is hailed as the "King of Tianjin Breakfast." It is not a sing...

楚乔传
Drama · 2017 · 7.2 · Dir: 冯小宁

## Overview *Princess Agents* is a 2017 Chinese mainland historical fantasy drama. Directed by the renowned director Feng Xiaoning, it is adapted from the novel *11th Place Special Agent Imperial Cons...

锦绣未央
Drama · 2016 · 7.1 · Dir: 李慧珠

## Overview "Princess Weiyoung" is a 2016 Chinese mainland historical romance television series directed by the renowned director Li Huizhu. The drama is adapted from the web novel "The Poisonous Dau...

佛跳墙
Cuisine

## Overview Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, also known as "Fu Shou Quan" (Fortune and Longevity Complete), is a classic and renowned dish originating from Fuzhou City in Fujian Province, China. It belongs...

盐焗鸡
Cuisine

## Overview Salt-baked chicken is a highly distinctive traditional delicacy in Cantonese cuisine, renowned for its crisp skin, tender meat, rich bone fragrance, and slightly yellowish hue. Its unique ...

永夜星河
Drama · 2024 · 7.6 · Dir: 赵一龙

## Overview "Eternal Night Galaxy" is a Chinese fantasy youth-themed web series that premiered in 2024. Directed by Zhao Yilong, the series stars Yu Shuxin and Ding Yuxi in leading roles and consists ...

度华年
Drama · 2024 · 7.3 · Dir: 高翊峰

## Overview "Du Hua Nian" is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical romance drama directed by Gao Yifeng. The series is adapted from the novel "Chang Gong Zhu" (The Princess) by author "Mo Shu Bai". It t...

重庆小面
Cuisine

## Overview Chongqing Xiaomian is a specialty noodle dish originating from Chongqing, a municipality in southwestern China. It is renowned for its numbing-spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavors, as well a...

贵州酸汤鱼
Cuisine

## Overview Guizhou Sour Fish Soup is one of the most representative traditional dishes of Guizhou Province, China, renowned for its unique sour, spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavor profile. The soul of...

流星花园
Drama · 2018 · 7.0 · Dir: 柴智屏

## Overview The 2018 version of *Meteor Garden* is a Chinese mainland-produced youth romance idol drama, directed and produced by the "Idol Drama Godmother," Angie Chai. The series is adapted from th...

龙井虾仁
Cuisine

## Overview Longjing Shrimp, a traditional Hangzhou delicacy known for its elegant color and refreshing flavor, is celebrated as a classic of "Hangbang Cuisine" due to its unique creativity and profou...

桂林米粉
Cuisine

## Overview Guilin Rice Noodles, also known as Guilin Luosifen, is the most representative local traditional snack in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It is renowned for its uniqu...

湘西腊肉
Cuisine

## Overview Xiangxi cured meat, also known as Xiangxi smoked cured meat, is a highly representative traditional flavored meat product from the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Pro...

汉服
Culture

## Overview Hanfu, fully known as "Han Nationality Traditional Clothing," also referred to as Han attire, Han clothing, or Huafu, is the traditional ethnic clothing system of the Han people, inherited...

亲爱的热爱的
Drama · 2019 · 7.8 · Dir: 李青蓉

## Overview *Dear, Beloved* is a 2019 Chinese mainland youth romance drama. The series was directed by Li Qingrong and adapted from Mo Bao Fei Bao's novel *Honey Stewed Squid*. Set against the backdr...

南京盐水鸭
Cuisine

## Overview Nanjing Salted Duck, also known as Jinling Salted Duck, is a traditional famous dish from Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China. It belongs to the Jinling cuisine and is a renowned local s...

杉杉来了
Drama · 2015 · 7.2 · Dir: 李慧珠

## Overview *Sparks and Love* is a 2015 Chinese mainland urban romantic comedy series. The drama was directed by Li Huizhu and adapted from Gu Man's short novel *Shan Shan Lai Chi*. With a light-hear...

评弹
Culture

## Overview Pingtan, also known as Suzhou Pingtan, is a storytelling and singing art form popular in the Wu dialect regions of China, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. It integrates "narration,...

当我飞奔向你
Drama · 2023 · 8.2 · Dir: 猫的树

## Overview "When I Fly Towards You" is a 2023 Chinese mainland youth campus romance drama. The series is directed by the renowned young director Cat's Tree and stars Zhou Yiran and Zhang Miaoyi in t...

致我们暖暖的小时光
Drama · 2019 · 7.8 · Dir: 祝东宁

## Overview *Put Your Head on My Shoulder* is a 2019 Chinese mainland youth romance web series. Directed by Zhu Dongning and starring Xing Fei and Lin Yi, it is adapted from Zhao Qianqian's novel of ...

螺蛳粉
Cuisine

## Overview Luosifen, a distinctive local snack originating from Liuzhou City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, is renowned for its unique flavor profile described as "sour, spicy, fre...

西安羊肉泡馍
Cuisine

## Overview Xi'an Yangrou Paomo, also known as "Yangrou Pao" or "Paomo", is the most representative traditional local snack in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, hailed as "Shaanxi's Number One Bowl". It i...

梦华录
Drama · 2022 · 8.0 · Dir: 杨阳

## Overview *Dream of Splendor* is a 2022 Chinese mainland historical romance drama. Directed by the renowned director Yang Yang, it is adapted from the Yuan dynasty playwright Guan Hanqing's zaju op...

麻将文化
Culture

## Overview Mahjong, as a tile-based game that combines intelligence, fun, and strategy, is a shining pearl in traditional Chinese culture. It is not merely a form of entertainment but also a profound...

陕西凉皮
Cuisine

## Overview Shaanxi Liangpi, also known as "Shaanxi Liangpi" or "Mianpi," is one of the most representative traditional local snacks in Shaanxi Province, China. It is renowned for its unique texture d...

以家人之名
Drama · 2020 · 8.0 · Dir: 丁梓光

## Overview "Go Ahead" is a 2020 Chinese mainland youth growth healing drama. Directed by Ding Ziguang and starring Tan Songyun, Song Weilong, and Zhang Xincheng, the drama tells the story of three u...

少年的你
Movie · 2019 · 8.3 · Dir: 曾国祥

## Overview "Better Days" is a 2019 Chinese youth drama film directed by Derek Tsang, starring Zhou Dongyu and Jackson Yee. The film is adapted from Jiu Yuexi's novel "In His Youth, In Her Beauty," an...

重庆洪崖洞
Travel

## Overview Hongya Cave in Chongqing, located along Cangbai Road in Yuzhong District, at the riverside where the Yangtze River and the Jialing River converge, is one of Chongqing's most iconic urban l...

长津湖
Movie · 2021 · 7.4 · Dir: 陈凯歌

## Overview "The Battle at Lake Changjin" is a Chinese war action film released in 2021, directed by the renowned filmmaker Chen Kaige. Set against the historical backdrop of the Battle of Chosin Rese...

四川水煮鱼
Cuisine

## Overview Sichuan Boiled Fish, also known as "Boiled Fish Slices" or "Boiled Live Fish," is a highly representative classic dish in Sichuan cuisine. It is renowned for its unique flavor profile of "...

微微一笑很倾城
Drama · 2016 · 7.5 · Dir: 林玉芬

## Overview "Love O2O" is a Chinese youth romance drama that aired in 2016. Directed by Lin Yufen, it is adapted from Gu Man's bestselling novel of the same name. The drama is set against the dual ba...

元阳梯田
Travel

## Overview The Yuanyang Rice Terraces, located in the southern part of the Ailao Mountains in Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, are a masterpiece left...

广东早茶点心
Cuisine

## Overview Cantonese morning tea dim sum, often simply referred to as "yum cha" or "tan zao cha," is a unique culinary culture originating from China's Guangdong Province, particularly Guangzhou and ...

八佰
Movie · 2020 · 7.5 · Dir: 管虎

## Overview *The Eight Hundred* is a 2020 Chinese war historical film directed by Guan Hu. Set against the backdrop of the "Defense of Sihang Warehouse" during the final phase of the 1937 Battle of S...

敦煌鸣沙山
Travel

## Overview Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain, located about 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province, China, is a transitional zone between the Badain Jaran Desert and the Taklamakan Desert. It ...

独行月球
Movie · 2022 · 7.0 · Dir: 张吃鱼

## Overview *The Moon Man* is a 2022 Chinese science fiction comedy film directed by Zhang Chiyu and starring Shen Teng and Ma Li. The film is adapted from the webtoon of the same name by South Korean...

旗袍
Culture

## Overview The qipao, hailed as the "national dress" of Chinese women, is a highly representative traditional Chinese garment. With its distinctive high collar, frog buttons, side slits, and fluid ta...

二胡
Culture

## Overview The erhu is one of China's most representative traditional bowed string instruments, belonging to the huqin family. Its tone is mellow and soft, plaintive and expressive, capable of convey...

古筝
Culture

## Overview The guzheng, one of China's most representative traditional plucked string instruments, is renowned as the "Oriental piano" for its melodious and clear timbre, rich expressiveness, and pro...

这个杀手不太冷静
Movie · 2022 · 6.8 · Dir: 邢文雄

## Overview "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" is a comedy-mystery film released in mainland China in 2022, directed by Xing Wenxiong and starring Wei Xiang and Ma Li. The film is adapted from ...

梵净山
Travel

## Overview Mount Fanjing, located at the junction of Yinjiang, Jiangkou, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, China, is the main peak of the Wuling Mountain Range. Its highest peak...

鼓浪屿
Travel

## Overview Gulangyu, located in the southwest of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China, faces Xiamen Island across the Egret River. It is an island with an area of approximately 1.88 square kilometers....

喀纳斯湖
Travel

## Overview Kanas Lake, located in the northern part of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, is a dazzling gem deep within the Altai Mountains. It is not only a Na...

边水往事
Drama · 2024 · 8.0 · Dir: 算

## Overview "Bian Shui Wang Shi" (The Past at the Border River) is a 2024 Chinese mainland suspense and drama web series. Directed by "Suan" (real name unknown), the series brings together actors fro...

大话西游
Movie · 1995 · 9.2 · Dir: 刘镇伟

## Overview *A Chinese Odyssey* is a 1995 Hong Kong comedy fantasy film directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Stephen Chow, Athena Chu, and others. With its unique nonsensical comedic style, subversive...

战狼2
Movie · 2017 · 7.1 · Dir: 吴京

## Overview "Wolf Warrior 2" is a 2017 Chinese military action war film directed and starring Wu Jing. The film is a sequel to the 2015 movie "Wolf Warrior," but features a relatively independent stor...

雁回时
Drama · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: 陈铭章

## Overview "Return of the Wild Geese" is a mainland Chinese historical romance drama that aired in 2025, directed by the renowned director Chen Mingzhang. Set against a fictional historical backdrop...

霸王别姬
Movie · 1993 · 9.6 · Dir: 陈凯歌

## Overview *Farewell My Concubine* is a Chinese film released in 1993, directed by Chen Kaige and starring Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, and Gong Li. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Hong K...

花样年华
Movie · 2000 · 9.0 · Dir: 王家卫

## Overview *In the Mood for Love* is a Hong Kong film released in 2000, directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Wong Kar-wai and starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung. The film is renowned fo...

唐朝诡事录之西行
Drama · 2024 · 8.4 · Dir: 柏杉

## Overview *The Strange Cases in Tang Dynasty: Journey to the West* is a Chinese historical costume suspense and detective drama that premiered in 2024. Directed by Bai Shan and starring Yang Xuwen ...

让子弹飞
Movie · 2010 · 9.1 · Dir: 姜文

## Overview *Let the Bullets Fly* is a Chinese film released in 2010, directed by the renowned filmmaker and actor Jiang Wen. The movie blends comedy and action elements, becoming a phenomenal work in...

五福临门
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 杨欢

## Overview "Five Blessings" is a 2025 Chinese mainland urban romantic comedy. Directed by Yang Huan, the series features renowned actors such as Yang Zi and Fan Chengcheng. With a lighthearted and h...

小巷人家
Drama · 2024 · 8.2 · Dir: 张开宙

## Overview "Alley Families" is a 2024 Chinese mainland family and emotional drama series. Directed by Zhang Kaizhou, the series stars Yan Ni, Jiang Xin, and Fan Chengcheng in leading roles and consi...

一代宗师
Movie · 2013 · 8.6 · Dir: 王家卫

## Overview *The Grandmaster* is a Hong Kong martial arts action film released in 2013, directed by the internationally renowned filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. The film's preparation spanned over a decade. T...

阳光灿烂的日子
Movie · 1994 · 8.9 · Dir: 姜文

## Overview "Sunshine" is the directorial debut of Chinese filmmaker Jiang Wen in 1994, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It is adapted from Wang Shuo's novel "Ferocious Animals." Set against the back...

云南过桥米线
Cuisine

## Overview Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles, a specialty rice noodle dish from the Diannan region of Yunnan Province, China, is also one of China's national-level representative intangible cultural h...

庆余年 第二季
Drama · 2024 · 8.5 · Dir: 孙皓

## Overview *Joy of Life Season 2* is a 2024 Chinese historical drama series that blends historical and sci-fi elements. Directed by Sun Hao, it is adapted from Mao Ni's web novel of the same name an...

无间道
Movie · 2002 · 9.3 · Dir: 刘伟强

## Overview *Infernal Affairs* is a Hong Kong police-crime film released in 2002, co-directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, with screenplay by Felix Chong and Alan Mak. The film is hailed as a milestone...

东北锅包肉
Cuisine

## Overview Northeastern Guo Bao Rou, also known as "Double Cooked Pork Slices," is a renowned traditional dish from Northeast China. It is famous for its golden color, crispy exterior, tender interio...

九重紫
Drama · 2024 · 7.6 · Dir: 曾庆杰

## Overview "Nine Layers of Purple" is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical romance drama directed by Zeng Qingjie. The series is adapted from the novel of the same name by renowned web author "Zhi Zhi...

针灸
Culture

## Overview Acupuncture, as an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a unique therapy that prevents and treats diseases by stimulating specific points on the human body (acupoints). ...

广东老火汤
Cuisine

## Overview Guangdong slow-cooked soup, also known as Cantonese slow-cooked soup or Guangfu Lao Huo Liang Tang, is one of the most representative soups in Cantonese cuisine and a core carrier of Lingn...

云南石林
Travel

## Overview The Stone Forest of Yunnan, located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, a UNESCO Global Geopark, and a National 5...

狐妖小红娘月红篇
Drama · 2024 · 6.8 · Dir: 杜林

## Overview *The Legend of the White Snake: Moon and Red Chapter* is a Chinese historical fantasy romance drama that premiered in 2024, directed by Du Lin. The series is adapted from the "Moon and Re...

新疆烤羊肉串
Cuisine

## Overview Xinjiang roasted lamb skewers, known as "Kawap" in Uyghur, are one of the most representative delicacies of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and a renowned street food both nation...

中国园林
Culture

## Overview Chinese gardens, also known as classical gardens, are a unique art form nurtured by thousands of years of Chinese civilization. They are not mere accumulations of plants and architecture, ...

长相思 第二季
Drama · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: 秦榛

## Overview *Love Never Ends Season 2* is a 2024 Chinese mainland costume fantasy romance drama, adapted from Tong Hua's novel series of the same name. Directed by Qin Zhen, starring Yang Zi, Zhang W...

水龙吟
Drama · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 郭虎

## Overview "Water Dragon's Chant" is a mainland Chinese wuxia fantasy television series that aired in 2025, directed by Guo Hu. The series blends elements of wuxia and fantasy, telling the story of p...

难哄
Drama · 2025 · 7.8 · Dir: 黄天仁

## Overview "Hard to Please" is a 2025 mainland Chinese urban romantic drama. Directed by Huang Tianren, the series is adapted from the popular web novel of the same name by Zhuyi, an author from Jin...

国色芳华
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 丁梓光

## Overview "National Beauty and Fragrance" is a Mainland Chinese historical legendary romance drama that aired in 2025. Directed by Ding Ziguang, the series stars Yang Zi and Li Xian in the lead rol...

白月梵星
Drama · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: 朱锐斌

## Overview "White Moon and Azure Star" is a Chinese historical fantasy romance drama that aired in 2025. Directed by Zhu Ruibin, it stars Bai Lu and Zhang Linghe in leading roles. The series is adap...

湖南剁椒鱼头
Cuisine

## Overview Hunan Chopped Chili Fish Head, also known as "Duo Jiao Yu Tou" or "Hong Yun Dang Tou" (meaning "Good Luck Arrives"), is an extremely representative and classic famous dish in Chinese Hunan...

福建土楼
Travel

## Overview Fujian Tulou are unique large-scale rammed earth residential buildings distributed in the mountainous areas of southwestern Fujian Province, China. They are primarily located in Yongding D...

哪吒之魔童闹海
Movie · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: 饺子

## Overview *Nezha: The Devil's Child Stirs the Sea* is a Chinese 3D animated fantasy film released in 2025, directed by Jiaozi. As a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster animated film *Nezha*, this film c...

追风者
Drama · 2024 · 7.8 · Dir: 姚晓峰

## Overview "Windchasers" is a 2024 Chinese mainland television series directed by Yao Xiaofeng. The series blends elements of mystery and action, following the protagonists as they embark on a serie...

无尽的尽头
Drama · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: 臧溪川

## Overview *Endless End* is a Chinese mainland suspense drama television series that premiered in 2025, directed by Zang Xichuan. The series garnered widespread acclaim from both audiences and criti...

南京照相馆
Movie · 2025 · 8.8 · Dir: 申奥

## Overview "Portrait of Nanjing" is a Chinese war drama film released in 2025, directed by the young filmmaker Shen Ao. Set against the historical backdrop of the fall of Nanjing in 1937, the film e...

景泰蓝
Culture

## Overview Cloisonné, scientifically known as "copper-body wire-inlaid enamel," is a unique handicraft. It involves creating pattern outlines with thin copper wires, which are then soldered onto a me...

凤凰古城
Travel

## Overview Fenghuang Ancient Town, located in the southwest of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province, belongs to Fenghuang County. Known as one of "China's most beautiful sma...

八角笼中
Movie · 2023 · 7.5 · Dir: 王宝强

## Overview *In the Octagon* is a Chinese drama-action film released in 2023. The film is directed and led by the renowned actor Wang Baoqiang, marking his second feature-length directorial effort fo...

中国刺绣
Culture

## Overview Chinese embroidery, anciently known as "Zhi" or "Zhenzhi," is a traditional handicraft that uses needles as pens and threads as ink to create patterns on fabric. It is not merely a decorat...

酱园弄·悬案
Movie · 2025 · 5.6 · Dir: 陈可辛

## Overview "Murder in the Lane: The Unsolved Case" is a Chinese drama mystery film released in 2025, directed by the renowned filmmaker Peter Chan. Set against the backdrop of a real-life family hom...

南来北往
Drama · 2024 · 7.2 · Dir: 郑晓龙

## Overview "Southbound and Northbound" is a Chinese mainland television series that premiered in 2024, directed by the renowned filmmaker Zheng Xiaolong. The series blends drama and comedy, offering...

唐探1900
Movie · 2025 · 6.5 · Dir: 陈思诚

## Overview *Detective Chinatown 1900* is a 2025 Chinese comedy-mystery film directed by Chen Sicheng, starring Wang Baoqiang and Liu Haoran. As a new chapter in the "Detective Chinatown" film univers...

春色寄情人
Drama · 2024 · 7.9 · Dir: 程亮

## Overview "Love in Spring" is a 2024 Chinese mainland urban romance drama. Directed by Cheng Liang and starring Li Xian and Zhou Yutong, the series consists of 21 episodes. It premiered on Tencent ...

生万物
Drama · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: 刘家成

## Overview "Life Creates All Things" is a Chinese mainland period drama that aired in 2025. Directed by the renowned director Liu Jiacheng, the drama brings together powerhouse actors such as Yang M...

好东西
Movie · 2024 · 9.1 · Dir: 邵艺辉

## Overview *Good Stuff* is a 2024 Chinese comedy-drama film written and directed by young filmmaker Shao Yihui. The film brings together two powerhouse actresses, Song Jia and Zhong Chuxi, to explor...

棋士
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 韩三平

## Overview "Chess Master" is a Chinese mainland suspense crime web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by the renowned filmmaker Han Sanping, the series stars acclaimed actors Wang Baoqiang and ...

三叉戟2
Drama · 2025 · 7.3 · Dir: 刘海波

## Overview "Trident 2" is a Chinese mainland television series broadcast in 2025, directed by Liu Haibo and starring Chen Jianbin, Dong Yong, and Hao Ping. The series is a sequel to the popular 2020...

封神第二部:战火西岐
Movie · 2025 · 5.9 · Dir: 乌尔善

## Overview *Creation of the Gods II: The Battle of West Qi* is a 2025 Chinese mythological epic film directed by Wuershan. As the second installment in the *Creation of the Gods Trilogy* series, this...

孤注一掷
Movie · 2023 · 7.2 · Dir: 申奥

## Overview "孤注一掷" (No More Bets) is a 2023 Chinese mainland drama thriller film directed by young director Shen Ao. The film focuses on the currently high-profile transnational criminal activities s...

山花烂漫时
Drama · 2024 · 9.6 · Dir: 费振翔

## Overview "山花烂漫时" is a Chinese mainland family drama that aired in 2024. Directed by Fei Zhenxiang, the series features a cast of accomplished actors including Song Jia, Lan Yingying, and Nie Yuan....

大奉打更人
Drama · 2024 · 5.6 · Dir: 邓科

## Overview *The Great River Guardian* is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical fantasy comedy web series. Directed by Deng Ke, it is adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by web author "N...

云南酸汤鸡
Cuisine

## Overview Yunnan Sour Soup Chicken is a classic dish originating from Yunnan Province, China, renowned for its unique sour, spicy, and savory flavor. This dish perfectly embodies the diverse culinar...

黄雀
Drama · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 卢伦常

## Overview *The Canary* is a 2025 Chinese mainland suspense and crime-themed web series. Directed by the renowned director Lu Lunchang, the series stars acclaimed actors Guo Jingfei and Wang Jiajia ...

宋嫂鱼羹
Cuisine

## Overview Song Sao Fish Soup, also known as "Crab-Mimicking Soup," is a traditional famous dish from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, belonging to the Zhejiang cuisine. It has a glossy appearance...

重庆辣子鸡
Cuisine

## Overview Chongqing Spicy Chicken, also known as Gele Mountain Spicy Chicken, is a highly representative dish of the Sichuan cuisine in China, characterized by its numbing and spicy flavor profile. ...

边水往事
Drama · 2024 · 8.2 · Dir: 算

## Overview "Bian Shui Wang Shi" is a 2024 Chinese mainland web series that blends suspense and action elements. Directed by "Suan" (real name Chen Si), the series tells a story of intricate and peri...

长相思 第二季
Drama · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: 秦榛

## Overview *Love Never Ends Season 2* is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical fantasy romance drama, adapted from Tong Hua's novel series of the same name. Directed by Qin Zhen, starring Yang Zi, Zhan...

开水白菜
Cuisine

## Overview "Boiled Cabbage" is a renowned classic Sichuan dish, often listed as a state banquet delicacy. Its name is simple and unadorned, even prone to misleading first-time hearers into thinking i...

夫妻肺片
Cuisine

## Overview As a renowned classic cold dish in Sichuan cuisine, "Fuqi Feipian" (Husband and Wife Lung Slices) has captivated countless diners with its characteristics of being spicy, numbing, fresh, a...

雁回时
Drama · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: 陈铭章

## Overview "Return of the Wild Geese" is a mainland Chinese historical romance drama that aired in 2025, directed by the renowned director Chen Mingzhang. Set against a fictional historical backdrop...

白月梵星
Drama · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: 朱锐斌

## Overview "White Moon and Vanishing Star" is a Mainland Chinese historical fantasy romance drama set to air in 2025. Directed by the renowned director Zhu Ruibin, the series brings together popular...

山西刀削面
Cuisine

## Overview Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles, one of the most representative traditional noodles in Shanxi Province, China, are renowned far and wide for their unique production technique, smooth and chewy text...

蚂蚁上树
Cuisine

## Overview "Ants Climbing a Tree" is a classic Sichuan dish, widely beloved for its vivid name and unique flavor profile that is savory, spicy, and delightfully chewy. The main ingredients of this di...

人生若如初见
Drama · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: 王伟

## Overview *Life Is Like a First Encounter* is a Chinese mainland historical youth-themed television series that premiered in 2025, directed by Wang Wei. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the la...

沙尘暴
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: 谭嘉言

## Overview "Sandstorm" is a Chinese mainland suspense-action web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Tan Jiayan, the series features a cast of accomplished actors including Duan Yihong, Wang ...

云南过桥米线
Cuisine

## Overview Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles, a specialty rice noodle dish from the Diannan region of China's Yunnan Province (with Mengzi City at its heart), is renowned for its unique serving method...

广式烧腊
Cuisine

## Overview Cantonese Siu Mei (Roast Delicacies) is a highly representative category within Cantonese cuisine, broadly referring to meat dishes prepared through various cooking and processing methods ...

藏海传
Drama · 2025 · 7.1 · Dir: 郑晓龙, 曹译文

## Overview *Tibetan Sea Saga* is a Chinese historical wuxia drama that premiered in 2025. Co-directed by renowned directors Zheng Xiaolong and Cao Yiwen, the series features a cast including Xiao Zh...

我是刑警
Drama · 2024 · 7.7 · Dir: 惠楷栋

## Overview "I Am a Criminal Police Officer" is a Chinese mainland crime investigation drama that premiered in 2024. Directed by Hui Kaidong, the series brings together acclaimed actors such as Yu He...

天津狗不理包子
Cuisine

## Overview Tianjin Goubuli Baozi is a famous traditional snack in China and the first of Tianjin's "Three Unique Delicacies" (the other two being Ear-Hole Fried Cake and Eighteenth Street Fried Dough...

鱼香肉丝
Cuisine

## Overview Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork, a classic Sichuan dish known for its bright red color and balanced savory, sour, and spicy flavors, is renowned for its unique "fish-fragrant" taste, making it...

小巷人家
Drama · 2024 · 8.4 · Dir: 张开宙

## Overview *The Alley House* is a 2024 Chinese mainland family period drama. Directed by Zhang Kaizhou, the series stars Yan Ni, Li Guangjie, Jiang Xin, Adam Fan, and Guan Xiaotong in leading roles....

清蒸武昌鱼
Cuisine

## Overview Steamed Wuchang Fish is a traditional famous dish from Hubei Province, China, and one of the representative dishes of Chu Cuisine (Hubei Cuisine). It is primarily made from the blunt-snout...

重庆火锅
Cuisine

## Overview Chongqing hot pot, also known as Maodu hot pot or Mala hot pot, is one of the most representative culinary cultural symbols of the Sichuan-Chongqing region in China. It is famous for its "...

客家酿豆腐
Cuisine

## Overview Hakka Stuffed Tofu, also known as "Meat-Stuffed Tofu" or "Dongjiang Stuffed Tofu," is a highly representative traditional famous dish in Chinese Hakka cuisine. It is renowned for its uniqu...

上海大闸蟹
Cuisine

## Overview Shanghai Hairy Crab specifically refers to the Chinese mitten crab, with Shanghai and the surrounding Taihu Lake basin (such as Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou, Bacheng in Kunshan, etc.) as its m...

红烧狮子头
Cuisine

## Overview Braised Lion's Head, also known as Four Happiness Meatballs, is a classic traditional dish from the Huaiyang cuisine of China. Despite its name containing "lion's head," it has no actual c...

麻婆茄子
Cuisine

## Overview Mapo Eggplant is a classic Sichuan dish known for its vibrant red color, numbing spiciness, rich aroma, and long-lasting aftertaste. It evolved from the world-renowned "Mapo Tofu," replaci...

时光代理人
Drama · 2024 · 8.0 · Dir: 桑木天、王靖普、罗冬

## Overview *Link Click* is a Chinese science fiction mystery web series that premiered in 2024. The series is co-directed by Sang Mutian, Wang Jingpu, and Luo Dong, starring Jiang Long, Bi Wenjun, a...

问苍茫
Drama · 2023 · 9.1 · Dir: 王伟

## Overview *Asking the Boundless* is a Chinese historical drama television series that premiered in 2023, directed by Wang Wei. With a grand historical perspective and nuanced character portrayals, ...

沉默的荣耀
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 杨亚洲

## Overview *Silent Glory* is a Chinese war-themed television series that premiered in 2025, directed by the renowned filmmaker Yang Yazhou. Comprising 24 episodes, the series blends elements of war ...

天行健
Drama · 2024 · 8.8 · Dir: 娄健、卫立洲

## Overview *Heavenly Path* is a Chinese historical action web series that premiered in 2024. Co-directed by Lou Jian and Wei Lizhou, the series stars Qin Junjie, Liu Yuning, and Huang Mengying in le...

漂白
Drama · 2025 · 5.3 · Dir: 曹凯

## Overview *Bleach* is a Chinese mainland suspense crime web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Cao Kai, the series features a cast of established and rising actors including Guo Jingfei, Wa...

凡人修仙传
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 杨阳

## Overview *The Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality* is a Chinese fantasy action television series that premiered in 2025, directed by Yang Yang. The series is adapted from the web novel of ...

异人之下之决战碧游村
Drama · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: 许宏宇

## Overview *The Outcast: Battle of Biyou Village* is a Chinese fantasy action web series released in 2025, directed by Xu Hongyu. The series is adapted from the popular manhua *The Outcast* and serve...

唐朝诡事录之长安
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: 柏杉

## Overview *The Strange Cases in Tang Dynasty: Chang'an* is a Chinese historical costume suspense detective drama that premiered in 2025, directed by Bai Shan. As the second installment in *The Stra...

罗小黑战记2
Movie · 2025 · 8.7 · Dir: 木头

## Overview *The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2* is a Chinese original fantasy animated film released in 2025, directed by "Mùtou" (MTJJ). As a sequel to the 2019 film *The Legend of Luo Xiaohei*, this movie...

古琴
Culture

## Overview The guqin, also known as the yaoqin, yuqin, or seven-stringed zither, is one of China's oldest and most representative plucked string instruments. It holds the most esteemed position among...

海市蜃楼
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Mirage" is a Chinese mainland suspense drama television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 30 episodes. The series garnered widespread attention and acclaim following its broad...

承德避暑山庄
Travel

## Overview The Chengde Mountain Resort, also known as the "Chengde Imperial Palace" or "Rehe Imperial Palace," is located in Chengde City, Hebei Province, China. It is the largest existing imperial g...

葱油拌面
Cuisine

## Overview Scallion Oil Noodles, a seemingly simple yet profoundly flavorful Chinese noodle dish, is a classic snack widely known in the Jiangnan region of China, particularly around Shanghai. It doe...

香道
Culture

## Overview Xiangdao, or the Way of Incense, is a long-standing living art and spiritual cultivation practice within traditional Chinese culture. It is not merely about "burning incense," but rather i...

太平年
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Peaceful Years" is a Chinese historical drama television series that aired in 2025, comprising a total of 36 episodes. With a high rating of 8.3 on Douban, the series sparked extensive d...

活着
Movie · 1994 · 9.3 · Dir: 张艺谋

## Overview *To Live* is a 1994 Chinese drama film directed by the renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou. Adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name, the film profoundly depicts the vicissitudes of an ind...

泉州:宋元中国的世界海洋商贸中心
Travel

## Overview Quanzhou, historically known as "Citong," is located on the southeastern coast of Fujian Province, China. The city reached its historical zenith during the Song and Yuan dynasties (approxi...

木版年画
Culture

## Overview Woodblock New Year prints are an important category of traditional Chinese folk art. They are a unique art form for creating festive decorative paintings, produced through carving wooden b...

归队
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Return to the Team" is a Chinese mainland television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 30 episodes. The drama garnered widespread attention from both audiences and critics followi...

人之初
Drama · 2025 · 6.7 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Ren Zhi Chu" (The Beginning of Man) is a Chinese mainland television series that aired in 2025, belonging to the Drama genre. Set against the backdrop of contemporary society, the series...

麻辣香锅
Cuisine

## Overview Malaxiangguo, also known as Spicy Dry Pot, is a famous modern fusion dish originating from the Sichuan-Chongqing region of China. It has gained immense popularity across the nation and eve...

卧虎藏龙
Movie · 2000 · 8.4 · Dir: 李安

## Overview *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon* is a wuxia action film released in 2000, directed by the internationally renowned director Ang Lee. The film is adapted from the fourth novel in the "Crane...

黄鹤楼
Travel

## Overview Yellow Crane Tower, situated atop Snake Hill in Wuchang, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, overlooks the vast Yangtze River. It is renowned as the "First Tower Under Heaven" and a "Peerle...

中国风筝
Culture

## Overview The Chinese kite, anciently known as "Zhi Yuan" (paper kite) or "Yao Zi" (kite), is a traditional folk art form that integrates craftsmanship, fine arts, sports, and entertainment. It is n...

反人类暴行
Drama · 2025 · 8.6 · Dir: 算

## Overview "Crimes Against Humanity" is a Chinese mainland historical suspense web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by "Suan," the series brings together a cast of accomplished actors includi...

暗河传
Drama · 2025 · 7.3 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Dark River Chronicles" is a Chinese mainland wuxia fantasy series that premiered in 2025. Adapted from a web novel of the same name, the series blends the traditional wuxia world of vend...

淮扬菜
Cuisine

## Overview Huaiyang cuisine, also known as Weiyang cuisine or Yangzhou cuisine, is one of China's four major culinary traditions. It originated in areas such as Yangzhou and Huai'an in Jiangsu Provin...

英雄
Movie · 2002 · 7.7 · Dir: 张艺谋

## Overview *Hero* is a Chinese martial arts film released in 2002, directed by the renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou. The film features a stellar cast of top-tier Chinese actors, including Jet Li, Tony...

神农架
Travel

## Overview The Shennongjia Forestry District is located in the western frontier of Hubei Province, China, and is the only administrative division in China named "Forestry District." It borders Baokan...

滕王阁
Travel

## Overview Tengwang Pavilion, located on Yanjiang Road in Donghu District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China, majestically stands on the east bank of the Gan River. It is renowned as the "First ...

宜兴紫砂壶
Culture

## Overview Yixing purple clay teapots are ceramic tea utensils produced in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, China. Renowned for their unique material, exquisite craftsmanship, and profound cultural sig...

糖醋排骨
Cuisine

## Overview Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is a classic and widely beloved Chinese dish, renowned for its distinct sweet and sour flavor, glossy red-brown color, and tender, succulent meat. It belongs to th...

长安二十四计
Drama · 2025 · 6.9 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Chang'an Twenty-Four Stratagems" is a Chinese historical suspense drama that premiered in 2025. Set against the backdrop of Chang'an City during the glorious Tang Dynasty, the series mas...

捕风追影
Movie · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: 杨子

## Overview "Chasing Shadows" is a Chinese action mystery film released in 2025, directed by Yang Zi. The film brings together international action superstar Jackie Chan, acclaimed actor Tony Leung K...

大生意人
Drama · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Big Businessman" is a Chinese mainland television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 40 episodes in total. Set against the backdrop of the initial wave of reform and opening-up,...

云冈石窟
Travel

## Overview The Yungang Grottoes, located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, approximately 16 kilometers west of Datong City, Shanxi Province, China, are one of the largest ancient grotto comple...

中国漆器
Culture

## Overview Chinese lacquerware is a type of craft and utilitarian object made primarily from natural lacquer (urushi). Through multiple complex processes, the lacquer is applied to surfaces of bases ...

沙县小吃
Cuisine

## Overview Sha County Snacks do not refer to a single dish, but rather a collective term for a series of characteristic local snacks originating from Sha County in Sanming City, Fujian Province. They...

戏台
Movie · 2025 · 7.9 · Dir: 陈佩斯

## Overview *Stage* is a Chinese historical comedy film released in 2025, directed and headlined by the renowned comedic performing artist Chen Peisi. The film features a cast of accomplished actors ...

生命树
Drama · 2026 · 8.3 · Dir: 李雪

## Overview "Tree of Life" is a Chinese mainland television series that premiered in 2026, directed by the renowned director Li Xue. The drama brings together powerhouse actors such as Yang Zi, Hu Ge...

鹊刀门传奇第二季
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: 赵本山

## Overview *The Legend of Magpie Door: Season 2* is a Chinese mainland martial arts comedy television series that premiered in 2025. It is directed and headlined by the renowned comedic performing a...

岳阳楼
Travel

## Overview Yueyang Tower, situated atop the ancient city wall at the West Gate of Yueyang City in Hunan Province, China, overlooks the vast Dongting Lake and faces the verdant Junshan Mountain in the...

浪浪山小妖怪
Movie · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: 於水

## Overview *The Little Monster of Langlang Mountain* is a Chinese animated comedy film released in 2025, directed by Yu Shui. The film garnered widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike fo...

煎饼果子
Cuisine

## Overview Jianbing guozi, also known as Tianjin jianbing guozi, is a quintessential street food in northern China, particularly in Tianjin. It is not simply a "pancake" but a complete set consisting...

芳华
Movie · 2017 · 7.5 · Dir: 冯小刚

## Overview *Youth* is a 2017 Chinese drama film directed by the renowned filmmaker Feng Xiaogang. Adapted from Yan Geling's novel of the same name, the film is set in China during the 1970s and 1980s...

The Way of Cunning Talent
Movie · 2024 · 7.6 · Dir: 徐汉强

## Overview *The Art of Cunning* is a Taiwanese comedy fantasy film released in 2024, directed by Hsu Han-chiang. The film gained favorable reception after its release for its unique creativity, absu...

Dangerous Liaisons
Drama · 2026 · 7.9 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Dangerous Liaisons" is a Chinese mainland suspense drama television series that aired in 2026, consisting of 36 episodes in total. The series garnered widespread attention after its broa...

West Lake Longjing
Culture

## Overview West Lake Longjing, also known as Longjing tea, is the foremost of China's top ten famous teas and belongs to the green tea category. It is produced in the West Lake Scenic Area of Hangzho...

Beijing Central Axis
Travel

## Overview The Beijing Central Axis is an approximately 7.8-kilometer-long symmetrical axis running north-south through the old city of Beijing, connecting a series of urban architectural complexes. ...

Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 郭世民

## Overview *The Strange Cases in Tang Dynasty: Journey to the West* (often abbreviated as *Tang Dynasty Mysteries*) is a Chinese historical costume suspense and detective drama that premiered in 202...

Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park
Travel

## Overview Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, located in the central mountainous region of Hainan Province, China, is one of the first five national parks established in China and a key area f...

Stewed Crab Meat and Pork Meatballs
Cuisine

## Overview Stewed Crab Meat Lion's Head is a highly representative classic dish in China's Huaiyang cuisine. It does not actually use lion's head as an ingredient; rather, the name comes from its res...

Break·Hell
Movie · 2024 · 8.3 · Dir: 陈茂贤

## Overview "Break the Hell" is a 2024 Hong Kong drama film directed by Chen Maoxian. The film brings together iconic Hong Kong comedy actors Dayo Wong and Michael Hui, along with the talented actres...

The River Runs Dark and Long
Drama · 2026 · 7.6 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Dark River Long Ming" is a Chinese mainland suspense and drama television series that aired in 2026, comprising a total of 36 episodes. The series garnered widespread attention from audi...

Wuyishan
Travel

## Overview Wuyi Mountain, located in the northwest of Fujian Province, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for both its cultural and natural significance. It is not only a famous Danxia...

Hui Cuisine Culture
Culture

## Overview Huizhou cuisine, also known as "Huizhou dishes" or "Anhui cuisine," is one of the eight major culinary traditions of China. It originated in the ancient Huizhou region (encompassing presen...

The Bond
Drama · 2021 · 8.1 · Dir: 张开宙

## Overview *A Lifelong Journey* is a Chinese mainland family drama that aired in 2021. Directed by Zhang Kaizhou and adapted from the novel of the same name by author Wei Xi, the series is set in Na...

Wulingyuan
Travel

## Overview Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, located in Zhangjiajie City in the northwest of Hunan Province, China, is a natural wonder crowned with multiple honors including World Natura...

Manslaughter
Movie · 2019 · 7.5 · Dir: 柯汶利

## Overview *Sheep Without a Shepherd* is a 2019 Chinese mainland suspense drama film directed by young director Sam Quah. The film is a remake of the 2015 Indian film *Drishyam*, but fully localizes ...

Guilin Beer Fish
Cuisine

## Overview Guilin Beer Fish is a renowned local specialty dish from Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its unique cooking method and its fresh, fragrant, and m...

Tianjin Goubuli Baozi
Cuisine

## Overview Tianjin Goubuli Baozi is a famous traditional snack from Tianjin, China. It is also a time-honored Chinese brand and a national intangible cultural heritage. Renowned for its exquisite app...

Mirage
Drama · 2026 · 8.3 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Mirage" is a Chinese science fiction drama television series that aired in 2026, consisting of 30 episodes. The series garnered widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics followi...

Longji Rice Terraces
Travel

## Overview Longji Terraced Fields, also known as Longsheng Terraced Fields, are located in Heping Township, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous R...

Chinese-style furniture
Culture

## Overview Chinese-style furniture, also known as traditional Chinese furniture, is the crystallization of the wisdom of ancient Chinese artisans and an important carrier of Chinese material and spir...

Major life events
Movie · 2022 · 7.3 · Dir: 刘江江

## Overview *Lighting Up the Stars* is a 2022 Chinese mainland drama family film. The film was directed and written by Liu Jiangjiang, produced by Han Yan, and stars Zhu Yilong and Yang Enyou. Set aga...

Xixia Mausoleum
Travel

## Overview The Western Xia Mausoleums, also known as the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, are the burial grounds of the emperors of the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227 AD). They are located at the eastern ...

Stinky Mandarin Fish
Cuisine

## Overview Stinky Mandarin Fish, also known as "Yan Xian Mandarin Fish" or "Tong Xian Fish," is a traditional famous dish from the Huizhou region (now the Huangshan City area) of Anhui Province, Chin...

The Age of Awakening
Drama · 2021 · 9.3 · Dir: 张永新

## Overview *The Age of Awakening* is a Chinese mainland historical drama television series that premiered in 2021, directed by Zhang Yongxin. The series takes the period from the founding of the mag...

Returning to Dust
Movie · 2022 · 8.4 · Dir: 李睿珺

## Overview *Return to Dust* is a 2022 Chinese drama film written and directed by Li Ruijun. The film tells the story of two lonely individuals, Ma Youtie and Cao Guiying, who are abandoned by their r...

Feng Shui Culture
Culture

## Overview Feng Shui, also known as Kan Yu, is a traditional Chinese discipline and practical system concerning the harmonious coexistence between humans and their environment. Its core philosophy is...

Hukou Waterfall
Travel

## Overview Hukou Waterfall, located on the main stream of the Yellow River at the border between Ji County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province and Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, China, is t...

Lu Cuisine
Cuisine

## Overview Lu cuisine, also known as Shandong cuisine, is the foremost of China's Eight Great Cuisines, renowned for its long history, rich techniques, robust flavors, and emphasis on etiquette. It o...

Pu'er Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forests
Travel

## Overview The Ancient Tea Forests of Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er, located in Huimin Town, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, China, is an ancient cultivated tea garden with a...

Lychees of Chang'an
Drama · 2025 · 7.8 · Dir: 大鹏

## Overview "Lychees of Chang'an" is a Chinese historical comedy-drama television series set in ancient times, which premiered in 2025. Directed and headlined by the renowned director and actor Da Pe...

Meritorious Service
Drama · 2021 · 9.0 · Dir: 郑晓龙等

## Overview *The Medal* is a major Chinese realistic television series that aired in 2021. The series was overseen by chief director Zheng Xiaolong and co-directed by seven directors including Shen Y...

Badain Jaran Desert
Travel

## Overview The Badain Jaran Desert, located within the Alxa League in the western part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, is China's second-largest desert and the world's highest deser...

Stage
Movie · 2025 · 7.9 · Dir: 陈佩斯

## Overview *Stage* is a Chinese comedy-drama film released in 2025. It is directed and headlined by the renowned comedic performing artist Chen Peisi, who co-stars with the accomplished actor Huang ...

Shaolin Kung Fu
Culture

## Overview Shaolin Kung Fu, also known as Shaolin martial arts, is one of the most influential and representative schools within the Chinese martial arts system, originating from the Shaolin Temple o...

A World of Plants and Trees
Movie · 2024 · 6.5 · Dir: 顾晓刚

## Overview *The Green Night* is a 2024 Chinese drama film directed by young filmmaker Gu Xiaogang. Continuing Gu's focus on the regional landscape and humanistic atmosphere of Hangzhou, as seen in h...

Jingdezhen Ceramic Culture
Culture

## Overview Jingdezhen, located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province, China, is hailed as the "Porcelain Capital of a Thousand Years" and a sacred site for global ceramic art. Its ceramic cult...

Danxia Mountain
Travel

## Overview Danxia Mountain, located in Renhua County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, China, is the namesake of the world's "Danxia landform" and is known as "China's Red Stone Park." It is not on...

Kaiping Diaolou
Travel

## Overview Kaiping Diaolou, located within Kaiping City under the jurisdiction of Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, is an extremely unique type of Chinese vernacular architecture, integrating defens...

Six Sisters
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 楼健

## Overview "Six Sisters" is a Chinese mainland family ethics drama that aired in 2025, directed by Lou Jian. Set against the grand backdrop of China's social transformations since the reform and ope...

Claw machine
Movie · 2024 · 7.2 · Dir: 闫非

## Overview *Catch the Doll* is a 2024 Chinese comedy family film directed by Yan Fei and starring Shen Teng and Ma Li. As core creative forces of the Happy Mahua team, the reunion of Yan Fei, Peng D...

Spring Flower Flame
Drama · 2024 · 6.2 · Dir: 程璐

## Overview "Spring Blossom Flame" is a 2024 Chinese mainland television series directed by Cheng Lu, blending romance and action elements. The series tells the story of several young men and women, ...

Dog Formation
Movie · 2024 · 7.5 · Dir: 管虎

## Overview *Black Dog* is a 2024 Chinese drama film directed by the renowned filmmaker Guan Hu. The film features a cast of accomplished actors including Eddie Peng and Tong Liya. It tells a profoun...

The Willow Boat Chronicle
Drama · 2024 · 7.6 · Dir: 刘国楠

## Overview *The Willow Boat Chronicle* is a 2024 mainland Chinese historical romance drama. Directed by Liu Guonan, the series stars Zhang Wanyi, Wang Churan, and Liu Lingzi in leading roles and con...

Dongba script
Culture

## Overview Dongba script, also known as Naxi pictographs, is a unique pictographic writing system used by the Naxi people in the Lijiang region of Yunnan Province, China. It is hailed as "the world's...

Volunteers: To the War
Movie · 2024 · 7.1 · Dir: 陈凯歌

## Overview "Volunteer Army: Heroes Attack" is a Chinese war historical drama film released in 2024, directed by the renowned filmmaker Chen Kaige. As the inaugural installment of a film series comme...

Puzhehei
Travel

## Overview Puzhehei, located in Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, is a famous tourist destination renowned for its karst landscape of mountains, wa...

Filter
Drama · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: 陈铭章

## Overview "Filter" is a Chinese mainland urban romantic comedy that aired in 2025. Directed by renowned director Chen Mingzhang, the series features actors such as Li Landi, Gao Hanyu, and Sun Yizh...

Bamboo carving craft
Culture

## Overview Bamboo carving, also known as bamboo engraving, is a highly representative craft within traditional Chinese carving arts. Using natural bamboo as the material, it employs various technique...

Decrypt
Movie · 2024 · 7.0 · Dir: 陈思诚

## Overview *Decoded* is a Chinese suspense drama film released in 2024, directed and written by the renowned filmmaker Chen Sicheng. The film is adapted from the full-length novel of the same name b...

Crescent Spring
Travel

## Overview Crescent Lake, historically known as Shajing (Sand Well) or Yaoquan (Medicine Spring), is located at the northern foot of the Mingsha Sand Dunes, approximately 5 kilometers southwest of Du...

Starry Night River of Stars
Drama · 2024 · 7.6 · Dir: 赵一龙

## Overview "Eternal Night Star River" is a Chinese fantasy romance web series that premiered in 2024. Directed by Zhao Yilong, the series features young actors such as Yu Shuxin, Ding Yuxi, and Zhu X...

Sunflower
Movie · 2025 · 7.4 · Dir: 薛晓路

## Overview "Sunflower" is a Chinese family comedy film released in 2025, directed by renowned filmmaker Xue Xiaolu and starring acclaimed actor Huang Bo alongside comedy star Jia Ling. The film, wit...

Pegasus
Movie · 2019 · 6.8 · Dir: 韩寒

## Overview *The Legend of Auto* is a Chinese comedy-action film released in 2019, written and directed by writer-turned-racing driver-turned-director Han Han. The film combines the passion of motorsp...

Detian Waterfall
Travel

## Overview Detian Waterfall, located in Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, is connected to the adjacent Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam...

The River, The Sea, The Years Like a Song
Drama · 2024 · 8.3 · Dir: 孔笙

## Overview *The River, The Sea, The Years Like a Song* is a realistic-themed television series broadcast in mainland China in 2024. It is the third installment and the final chapter of "The River" s...

Qi Jinzhao
Drama · 2024 · 6.8 · Dir: 刘国楠

## Overview *Synchronicity* is a 2024 Chinese mainland fantasy romance web series. Directed by Liu Guonan, the series stars Xu Kai, Yu Shuxin, and Fu Xinbo in leading roles, with a total of 36 episod...

Dietary Therapy and Health Preservation
Culture

## Overview Dietary therapy and health preservation is a unique practice that combines traditional Chinese medicine with dietary culture. It involves the rational allocation of daily food intake, util...

Qiao's Compound
Travel

## Overview Qiao's Compound, also known as "Zai Zhong Tang," is located in Qiaojiabao Village, Qi County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, China. It is an ancient residence featuring the architectural ...

The Great Dream Returns to Departure
Drama · 2024 · 6.5 · Dir: 郭敬明

## Overview *Big Dream Return to Li* is a 2024 Chinese mainland fantasy mystery web series. Directed by Guo Jingming, the series stars Hou Minghao, Chen Duling, and Tian Jiarui in leading roles, with...

Beaded Curtains and Jade Screens
Drama · 2024 · 6.5 · Dir: 谢泽

## Overview *The Curtain of Pearls and Jade* is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical romance drama. Directed by Xie Ze, the series features young actors such as Zhao Lusi, Liu Yuning, and Tang Xiaotian...

Batik craft
Culture

## Overview Batik, anciently known as "laxie," is one of China's ancient folk traditional textile printing and dyeing crafts. Along with "jiaoxie" (tie-dye) and "jiaxie," it is renowned as one of the ...

Zhenyuan Ancient Town
Travel

## Overview Zhenyuan Ancient Town, located in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, is a famous Chinese historical and cultural city with a history of ove...

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Travel

## Overview Yulong Snow Mountain, located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China, is the southernmost major snow-capped mountain in the Northern Hemisphere and a famous...

Dough Figurine Art
Culture

## Overview Dough figurine, commonly known as "kneading dough figures," is an ancient and unique folk art in China. It primarily uses flour and glutinous rice flour as its main ingredients. Through pr...

Tianshan Tianchi
Travel

## Overview Tianshan Tianchi, anciently known as "Yaochi" (Jade Lake), is situated within the territory of Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, on t...

Nanyin
Culture

## Overview Nanyin, also known as "Xian'guan", "Nanguan", or "Nanqu", is one of the oldest existing musical genres in China, hailed as a "living fossil of Chinese music history". It originated in the ...

Daocheng Yading
Travel

## Overview Daocheng Yading, located in Shangri-La Town (formerly Riwa Township), Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, is a national nature reserve and a nati...

Nam Co
Travel

## Overview Nam Co, meaning "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan, is located in the central part of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the border between Damxung County of Lhasa City and Baingoin County o...

Yin-Yang and the Five Elements
Culture

## Overview The theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements is a core component of ancient Chinese philosophical thought. It is a simple, dialectical, and systematic worldview that explains the generatio...

Silent Kill
Movie · 2024 · 6.8 · Dir: 柯汶利

## Overview *The Silent Murder* is a 2024 Chinese-language suspense drama film directed by Malaysian director Sam Quah. The film features a cast of acclaimed actors including Wang Chuanjun, Chang Chu...

Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River
Travel

## Overview The Yellow River Hukou Waterfall, located on the main stream of the Yellow River at the border between Ji County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, and Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Pro...

Leisurely and meticulously crafted
Movie · 2025 · 6.9 · Dir: 孔笙

## Overview "Leisure with Care" is a Chinese war drama film released in 2025, directed by the renowned director Kong Sheng. The film brings together established and emerging actors such as Xiao Zhan,...

Gaoyi Ancient Town
Travel

## Overview Gaoyi Ancient Town, located in Huitong County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province, is a well-preserved ancient residential architectural complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is renowned ...

The Third Murder
Movie · 2024 · 6.2 · Dir: 甘剑宇

## Overview *Sheep Without a Shepherd 3* is a 2024 Chinese mainland suspense drama film directed by young director Gan Jianyu, starring Xiao Yang, Tong Liya, and Duan Yihong. As the third installment...

Huangguoshu Waterfall
Travel

## Overview Huangguoshu Waterfall, located in Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China, is the largest waterfall in Asia and one of the most spectacular waterfall...

Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils
Movie · 2024 · 8.4 · Dir: 黄精甫

## Overview *The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon* is a Chinese-language film released in 2024, directed by Hong Kong director Wong Ching-po. The film blends elements of action and suspense genres. With...

Nuo Opera
Culture

## Overview Nuo opera, also known as Nuo Tang opera or Duan Gong opera, is a comprehensive folk art form originating from ancient Chinese Nuo sacrificial rituals. It integrates elements of worship, dr...

Just kidding, I like you
Movie · 2024 · 6.4 · Dir: 苏彪

## Overview "Love You, Lie to You" is a 2024 Chinese mainland romantic comedy film directed by Su Biao. The film stars actors such as Jin Chen, Sun Yang, and Li Xueqin. Set against the backdrop of em...

Lion Boy 2
Movie · 2024 · 8.5 · Dir: 孙海鹏

## Overview *I Am What I Am 2* is a 2024 Chinese animated film directed by Sun Haipeng, serving as the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2021 film *I Am What I Am*. The film continues the predecesso...

Ludao Culture
Culture

## Overview "Ludao Culture" is not a widely recognized or academically established independent cultural concept. In the Chinese context, it may refer to two main interpretations: one is a misreading o...

Volunteer Army: The Battle for Survival
Movie · 2024 · 6.7 · Dir: 陈凯歌

## Overview "Volunteers: The Decisive War" is a Chinese war historical film released in 2024, directed by the renowned filmmaker Chen Kaige. Serving as the final chapter of the "Volunteers" trilogy, t...

Little me
Movie · 2024 · 7.1 · Dir: 杨荔钠

## Overview "Little Me" is a Chinese family drama film released in 2024, directed by Yang Linü. The film focuses on Chinese-style family relationships and intergenerational communication, delicately ...

The Murders by the River
Movie · 2023 · 7.3 · Dir: 魏书钧

## Overview *The Town by the River* is a 2023 Chinese mainland crime mystery film directed by young filmmaker Wei Shujun. The film is adapted from the avant-garde novel of the same name by renowned Ch...

Twinkle Twinkle Bright Stars
Drama · 2022 · 8.1 · Dir: 陈小明

## Overview "Shining For One Thing" is a 2022 Chinese mainland web series directed by Chen Xiaoming, starring Qu Chuxiao and Zhang Jianing. The series skillfully blends elements of **romantic love** ...

White Cut Chicken
Cuisine

## Overview White Cut Chicken, also known as Bai Zhan Chicken, is a classic home-style and banquet dish in Cantonese cuisine and even the broader Chinese culinary culture. Its most distinctive feature...

The Vanished Her
Movie · 2023 · 7.4 · Dir: 崔睿

## Overview *The Disappearing Her* is a Chinese suspense crime film released in 2023, directed by young director Cui Rui. The film is adapted from the Soviet film *Trap for a Lonely Man* and incorpora...

Hidden Corner
Drama · 2020 · 8.8 · Dir: 辛爽

## Overview "**The Bad Kids**" is a Chinese web series that premiered in 2020, adapted from the mystery novel "Bad Kids" by Zijin Chen. Directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, Shi...

Nothing But Thirty
Drama · 2020 · 8.0 · Dir: 张晓波

## Overview *Nothing But Thirty* is a Chinese mainland urban emotional drama that aired in 2020, directed by Zhang Xiaobo. The series centers on three women who are about to or have just entered thei...

Chinese Acrobatics
Culture

## Overview Chinese acrobatics is a performing art with a long history, renowned worldwide for its thrilling, ingenious, graceful, and powerful displays. It integrates skill, physical strength, balanc...

Mount Taimu
Travel

## Overview Mount Taimu, located in Fuding City, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China, stands majestically on the coast of the East China Sea. It is renowned as a "Grand Spectacle of Mountains and Sea"...

Wild Child
Movie · 2024 · 7.0 · Dir: 殷若昕

## Overview *Wild Child* is a Chinese family drama film released in 2024, directed by young filmmaker Yin Ruoxin. The film continues director Yin Ruoxin's nuanced observation of family relationships ...

Rice noodle roll
Cuisine

## Overview Rice noodle roll, also known as la chang or rolled rice noodles, is a traditional rice-based snack originating from Guangdong Province, China. It is renowned for its crystal-clear, thin-as...

All is Well
Drama · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: 简川

## Overview _All Is Well_ is a 2019 Chinese mainland family drama. Directed by Jian Chuanhe and adapted from A Nai's novel of the same name, the series tells the story of the Su family, which appears...

The Long Moon
Drama · 2023 · 7.8 · Dir: 鞠觉亮

## Overview *Love Between Fairy and Devil* is a Chinese historical fantasy romance drama that premiered in 2023. Directed by Ju Jueliang, the series stars Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu, and is adapted from the...

Seal Paste Art
Culture

## Overview Ink paste, also known as seal paste, is an indispensable material for stamping in traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting art. It is not ordinary red pigment but a vermilion paste met...

Deep Sea
Movie · 2023 · 7.2 · Dir: 田晓鹏

## Overview *Deep Sea* is a Chinese fantasy animated film released in 2023, directed by Tian Xiaopeng. The film has left a significant mark in the history of Chinese animation with its groundbreaking...

Hairy tofu
Cuisine

## Overview Mao tofu, also known as moldy tofu or fermented bean curd base, is a unique form of traditional Chinese fermented soybean product, most famously produced in the Huizhou region (now the Hua...

Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Travel

## Overview Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of Gansu Province, China, situated on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It serves as a transition...

Eastern Palace
Drama · 2019 · 7.8 · Dir: 李慧珠

## Overview *Goodbye My Princess* is a 2019 Chinese mainland historical romance television series directed by Li Huizhu. The series is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Fei Wo Si Cun....

Liuli
Drama · 2020 · 8.0 · Dir: 尹涛

## Overview "Love and Redemption" is a Chinese fantasy television series that aired in 2020, adapted from the novel "琉璃美人煞" by author Shi Si Lang. Directed by Yin Tao and starring Cheng Yi and Yuan Bi...

Chinese landscape painting
Culture

## Overview Chinese landscape painting is one of the most representative and philosophically profound genres within traditional Chinese art. It is not merely an objective depiction of natural scenery....

Crossing the Angry Sea
Movie · 2023 · 7.8 · Dir: 曹保平

## Overview *Crossing the Angry Sea* is a Chinese crime thriller film released in 2023, directed by the renowned filmmaker Cao Baoping. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by author L...

Honghe Hani Rice Terraces
Travel

## Overview The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, located in Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinping, Lüchun, and other counties within the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, China, represent an ...

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall
Cuisine

## Overview Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, also known as "Fu Shou Quan" (Fortune and Longevity Complete), is a classic and renowned dish originating from Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China. It belongs t...

Imperfect Victim
Drama · 2023 · 8.0 · Dir: 杨文军

## Overview *Imperfect Victim* is a 2023 Chinese television series directed by Yang Wenjun. The series focuses, from a unique perspective, on workplace sexual harassment, power imbalances, and the co...

Warmly
Movie · 2023 · 7.2 · Dir: 大鹏

## Overview *Dancing to the Top* is a 2023 Chinese comedy-drama film directed by Da Peng (born Dong Chengpeng). Set against the backdrop of street dance "Breaking," the film tells an inspiring story ...

Chinese martial arts
Culture

## Overview Chinese martial arts, internationally often referred to as "Kung Fu," is a unique physical culture and combat system created and developed by the Chinese nation throughout its long histori...

Tiantai Mountain
Travel

## Overview Tiantai Mountain, located in Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, is the birthplace of the Tiantai Sect of Chinese Buddhism and the Southern Sect of Taoism. It has long been re...

Squirrel Mandarin Fish
Cuisine

## Overview Squirrel Mandarin Fish, also known as Squirrel Sweet and Sour Fish, is a traditional famous dish from the Suzhou region of Jiangsu Province, China, and is one of the representative dishes ...

Thirty Thousand Miles from Chang'an
Movie · 2023 · 8.3 · Dir: 谢君伟

## Overview *Chang'an 30,000 Li* is a 2023 Chinese animated historical film produced by Light Chaser Animation and directed by Xie Junwei. Set against the backdrop of the High Tang era, the film recou...

Traditional Chinese Wedding
Culture

## Overview The traditional Chinese wedding, also known as the "Three Letters and Six Etiquettes," is the crystallization of thousands of years of cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, carrying the...

Bipenggou
Travel

## Overview Bipenggou, located in Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a national-level eco-tourism demonstration area and an important part of the world natura...

Cantonese Egg Tart
Cuisine

## Overview Cantonese egg tarts, also known as Yue-style egg tarts or Hong Kong-style egg tarts, are a shining pearl in the dim sum culture of Cantonese cuisine. They are renowned for the perfect comb...

Hedgehog
Movie · 2024 · 7.1 · Dir: 顾长卫

## Overview *The Hedgehog* is a 2024 Chinese dramatic comedy film directed by the renowned filmmaker Gu Changwei, starring acclaimed actor Ge You and youth idol Wang Junkai in the lead roles. Adapted...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture
Culture

## Overview Traditional Chinese herbal medicine culture is an integral part of Chinese civilization. It is a unique system of medical knowledge discovered, summarized, and passed down by the Chinese p...

Luosifen
Cuisine

## Overview Luosifen, a distinctive local snack originating from Liuzhou City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, is renowned for its unique flavor profile described as "sour, spicy, fre...

Chishui Danxia
Travel

## Overview Chishui Danxia, located in Chishui City and Xishui County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, China, is a typical Danxia landform landscape developed from red sandstone in southern China, and a...

The 1993 International Train Robbery
Movie · 2023 · 6.7 · Dir: 邱礼涛

## Overview *Moscow Mission* is a 2023 Chinese action crime film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Herman Yau. The film is adapted from the real-life series of robberies that occurred in 1993 aboard th...

Jianshui Ancient City
Travel

## Overview Jianshui Ancient Town, located in Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, is a national-level historical and cultural city with a history of over...

Mid-Autumn Moon Gazing
Culture

## Overview Moon viewing during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional custom of the Chinese nation with a long history and profound meaning, observed on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. On t...

Char siu bao
Cuisine

## Overview Char siu bao, one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Cantonese dim sum, is a classic Chinese delicacy renowned both domestically and internationally. It is celebrated for its snow-white, fluf...

The Path Through Fire
Movie · 2024 · 7.0 · Dir: 五百

## Overview *The Path Through Fire* is a Chinese crime drama film released in 2024, directed by Wu Bai. The film brings together a cast of accomplished actors including Xiao Yang, Zhao Liying, and Li...

Suona
Culture

## Overview The suona is a double-reed aerophone instrument with a long history in China and remarkable expressive power. Its tone is bright, sonorous, and highly penetrating. It is capable of perform...

Siguniang Mountain
Travel

## Overview Siguniang Mountain, located in Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, is the highest peak section of the Qionglai Mountains on the eastern e...

Dongchuan Red Land
Travel

## Overview The Dongchuan Red Land, located in the Xintian Township and Hongtudi Town area of Dongchuan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, is a globally rare natural wonder on the Yunnan-...

Sweet and Sour Pork
Cuisine

## Overview Sweet and Sour Pork, a classic Northeastern dish known for its golden color, crispy exterior, tender interior, and delightful sweet-and-sour flavor, is hailed as the "Light of Northeastern...

Spring Festival customs
Culture

## Overview The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year or the beginning of the year, is the most important traditional festival in China and many other countries within the East Asian cultu...

Wild Times
Drama · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *Wild Times* is a Chinese television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 24 episodes. After its release, the show garnered considerable attention and received an average rating o...

Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: The Temple of Orchid and Stillness
Movie · 2025 · 6.7 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *Strange Tales: The Temple of Lanruo* is a Chinese fantasy animated film released in 2025. The film is adapted from classic stories within the collection of supernatural tales *Strange Ta...

Peeling the Cocoon
Drama · 2025 · 6.5 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *Unraveling* is a Chinese mainland suspense-crime web series that premiered in 2025. The series garnered a certain degree of attention and discussion during its broadcast due to its uniqu...

Harbin Ice and Snow World
Travel

## Overview Harbin Ice and Snow World, located on the west side of Sun Island in Songbei District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China, is a world-renowned ice and snow theme park and a core com...

Northeast Police Story 3
Movie · 2025 · 7.4 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *Northeast Police Story 3* is a Chinese mainland action crime film released in 2025. As the third installment in the "Northeast Police Story" series, the film continues the series' signat...

Xiaoyao
Drama · 2025 · 6.4 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Xiao Yao" is a Chinese mainland fantasy romance television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 40 episodes. The series blends elements of Eastern fantasy with romantic storytelling....

Kuanzhai Alley
Travel

## Overview Kuanzhai Alley, located in Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, is a relatively large-scale ancient street from the Qing Dynasty preserved in Chengdu. It is also an im...

There is a cloud that looks like you.
Movie · 2025 · 6.4 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *There's a Cloud That Looks Like You* is a Chinese mainland romantic comedy film released in 2025. The film, with its fresh and romantic tone, explores the subtle relationships between lo...

Barkhor Street, Lhasa
Travel

## Overview Barkhor Street, also known as the Octagonal Street, is a circular pilgrimage path and commercial center encircling the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, serving as the heart of the old city. It is ...

Liangpi
Cuisine

## Overview Liangpi, also known as Shaanxi Liangpi or Mianpi, is a traditional specialty snack from Northwest China, particularly Shaanxi Province. It has gained nationwide popularity for its refreshi...

Oil-paper umbrella
Culture

## Overview The oil-paper umbrella is an outstanding representative of traditional Chinese handicrafts and practical utensils, crafted with bamboo as its frame, paper as its surface, and coated with b...

Fried dough balls
Cuisine

## Overview Jian Dui, also known as Sesame Balls, Zhendai, or You Dui, is a traditional Chinese deep-fried sweet pastry with a long history. Characterized by its round, plump shape and golden-brown co...

Dragon Boat Festival Food Culture
Culture

## Overview The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival or Duanyang Festival, is one of China's four major traditional festivals, celebrated annually on the fifth day of the fifth month in...

Fried dough stick
Cuisine

## Overview Youtiao, also known as "fried devil" or "guozi," is one of China's most iconic traditional breakfast foods. It boasts a golden-yellow color, a crispy exterior, and a fluffy, chewy interior...

Jade carving art
Culture

## Overview Jade carving art is one of the oldest and most representative traditional craft arts in China. Using natural jade as its material, it transforms the hard stone into artworks bearing profou...

Lantern making
Culture

## Overview The lantern, as a unique craft in traditional Chinese culture that integrates practicality, artistry, and symbolic meaning, is not only a tool for illumination but also an indispensable cu...

Ordinary people, extraordinary significance
Drama · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Significance" is a Chinese mainland television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 24 episodes. The series blends comedy and drama, using a lightheart...

Yuming Tea Bone
Drama · 2025 · 6.8 · Dir: 张之微, 马诗歌

## Overview "Jade Tea Bones" is a Chinese mainland historical romance drama that aired in 2025, co-directed by Zhang Zhiwei and Ma Shige. Set against the backdrop of China's long-standing tea culture,...

Snuff bottle
Culture

## Overview The snuff bottle, a miniature container for holding snuff, is a unique treasure in the history of Chinese arts and crafts. Although it originated from snuff introduced from the West, Chine...

Snipe the Butterfly
Drama · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *Snipe the Butterfly* is a Chinese mainland romance drama television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 24 episodes in total. Adapted from the popular novel of the same name by w...

Luoyang Peony
Travel

## Overview Luoyang peonies, long celebrated as the "national beauty and heavenly fragrance" and the "king of flowers," are among China's most renowned traditional flowers. As an ancient capital of th...

Douzhir
Culture

## Overview Douzhir is a traditional fermented beverage with strong local characteristics in the Beijing area, made from mung beans. It has a grayish-green color, a sour, astringent, and mellow taste,...

A Step into the Past
Movie · 2025 · 6.2 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *The Legend of Qin* is a Chinese action historical film released in 2025. The film is adapted from the classic time-traveling martial arts novel of the same name by renowned Hong Kong auth...

Mount Sanqing
Travel

## Overview Mount Sanqing, located at the junction of Yushan County and Dexing City in Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China, is a renowned Taoist mountain and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Its na...

Ordinary People: Extraordinary Significance
Movie · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *Nobody: A Life of Significance* is a Chinese comedy-drama film released in 2025. As a work focusing on the lives of ordinary people in contemporary urban settings, the film continues the...

Dragon boat racing
Culture

## Overview Dragon boat racing, also known as longzhou jingdu, is a traditional Chinese water sport with a long history and one of the most representative customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. It integ...

Mount Fanjing
Travel

## Overview Mount Fanjing, located at the junction of Yinjiang, Jiangkou, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, China, is the main peak of the Wuling Mountain Range. Its highest peak...

Hotpot Artist
Movie · 2025 · 6.3 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *Hotpot Artist* is a Chinese family comedy film released in 2025. Using the hotpot, a highly representative symbol of Chinese culinary culture, as its vessel, the film tells a heartwarming...

Ancient Observatory
Culture

## Overview The Ancient Observatory is a general term for official astronomical institutions and architectural facilities in ancient China used for observing celestial phenomena, formulating calendars...

Fūrinkazan
Movie · 2025 · 6.4 · Dir: 麦兆辉

## Overview "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain" is a Hong Kong action mystery film released in 2025, directed by the renowned filmmaker Alan Mak. The movie features a stellar cast of acclaimed actors incl...

Southern Lion Dance
Culture

## Overview Southern Lion Dance, also known as "Awakening Lion," is one of the most widespread and representative traditional folk dances in the Lingnan region of China (primarily including Guangdong,...

Waves in Bloom
Movie · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Waves of Flowers" is a Chinese family drama film released in 2025. Set against the backdrop of China's coastal regions, the film delicately portrays the profound connections between fami...

Shaobing
Cuisine

## Overview Shaobing is an extremely classic traditional wheat-based food in northern China, beloved for its crispy outer layer, soft interior, and rich wheat aroma. It does not refer to a single spec...

Douhua Rice
Cuisine

## Overview Douhua Fan, a seemingly simple yet profoundly rich folk delicacy, is an extremely representative home-cooked meal in the Sichuan-Chongqing region of China. It is not a single dish, but a c...

Fight again and again
Movie · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Fight Again" is a Chinese action drama film released in 2025. The film garnered widespread attention from audiences and critics alike following its release, thanks to its intense action ...

Kung Pao Chicken
Cuisine

## Overview Kung Pao Chicken, a classic Sichuan dish known for its vibrant red color, numbing spiciness, and tender-crisp texture, is one of the most representative dishes in Chinese culinary culture....

Old Uncle
Drama · 2025 · 6.8 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Old Uncle" is a Mainland Chinese television series that premiered in 2025, blending drama and comedy elements. Set against the backdrop of contemporary urban life in China, the series po...

Rice cake
Cuisine

## Overview Rice cake, also known as "nian nian gao," is one of the most representative traditional foods in China. It is a type of cake made primarily from glutinous rice or regular rice, through mul...

Deafening
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Deafening" is a Chinese mainland television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 24 episodes in total. The series garnered widespread attention and discussion during its broadcast du...

Boiled Beef
Cuisine

## Overview Shuizhu Niurou (Water-Boiled Beef), a renowned Sichuan dish known for its bright red color, numbing spiciness, fresh aroma, and tender texture, is famous worldwide for its unique flavor pr...

The Sun Also Rises
Drama · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Blazing Sun Like Me" is a Chinese mainland urban romance drama that aired in 2025. The series consists of 36 episodes, focusing on the growth, struggles, and choices of contemporary urba...

Youth
Drama · 2025 · 6.3 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Light Years" is a Chinese mainland urban-themed television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 36 episodes in total. Set against the backdrop of contemporary urban life, the series ...

Wuyuan Rapeseed Flowers
Travel

## Overview Wuyuan, located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province and under the jurisdiction of Shangrao City, is renowned as "China's Most Beautiful Countryside." Every spring, when the rapese...

Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest
Travel

## Overview Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest, located at the southernmost tip of Yunnan Province, China, is the only remaining oasis near the Tropic of Cancer on Earth, hailed as the "Green Gem on th...

Tianmen Mountain
Travel

## Overview Tianmen Mountain, located in Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, China, is the highest mountain in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie and an important component of Zhangjiaj...

Lady Justice
Drama · 2025 · 7.9 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Lady Justice" is a Mainland Chinese crime drama television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 24 episodes. Set against the backdrop of a contemporary metropolis, the series del...

Silent Glory
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 杨亚洲

## Overview "Silent Glory" is a Chinese mainland war drama television series that premiered in 2025, directed by the renowned filmmaker Yang Yazhou. Set against the backdrop of the War of Resistance ...

Return to the team
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Return to the Team" is a Chinese mainland television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 30 episodes in total. The series garnered widespread attention from both audiences and criti...

Mirage
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Mirage" is a Chinese mainland science fiction drama television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 30 episodes. The series garnered widespread attention from audiences and criti...

Crimes against humanity
Drama · 2025 · 8.9 · Dir: 算

## Overview "Crimes Against Humanity" is a Chinese historical television series that aired in 2025. Directed by Suan, the series features a cast of accomplished actors including Jiang Qilin, Zhang Yu...

Under One Person: The Battle at Biyou Village
Drama · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: 许宏宇

## Overview *I, Persona: The Battle of Biyou Village* is a Chinese fantasy action web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Xu Hongyu and starring Peng Yuchang and Wang Yinglu, it is one of the ...

The Endless End
Drama · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: 臧溪川

## Overview *Endless End* is a Chinese mainland crime drama television series that premiered in 2025, directed by Zang Xichuan. The series garnered widespread attention and acclaim following its rele...

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Chang'an
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 柏杉

## Overview *The Strange Cases in Tang Dynasty: Chang'an* is a Chinese historical costume suspense and detective drama that premiered in 2025, directed by Bai Shan. As a sequel or new installment in ...

Legend of the Magpie Gate Season 2
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: 赵本山

## Overview *The Legend of Magpie Gate Season 2* is a Mainland Chinese martial arts comedy television series that premiered in 2025. It is directed and headlined by the renowned comedic performing ar...

Sandstorm
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: 谭嘉言

## Overview "Sandstorm" is a Chinese mainland suspense-crime web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Tan Jiayan, the series features powerhouse actors Duan Yihong and Wang Ou in leading roles....

Spring warm sun
Drama · 2025 · 7.4 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Spring Sunlight" is a Chinese mainland youth romance drama that aired in 2025, consisting of 30 episodes. Set against the backdrop of a contemporary city, the series focuses on the growt...

The starry river is as splendid as a sea of stars.
Drama · 2025 · 7.8 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Starry River, Brilliant as a Sea of Stars" is a Chinese historical drama television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 36 episodes in total. Set against a specific historical p...

Without law, there is no speech.
Drama · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: 未知

## Overview *No Words* is a Chinese mainland crime drama television series that premiered in 2025. The series consists of 24 episodes. After its release, it garnered considerable attention and receiv...

The wind and moon are like a song.
Drama · 2025 · 7.7 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Romance of the Moon and Wind" is a Chinese historical romance drama that aired in 2025, consisting of 36 episodes in total. Set in a fictional historical era, the series blends elements o...

Timekeeper
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 未知

## Overview "Light Catcher" is a Chinese mainland urban romance-themed television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 24 episodes. The series garnered a certain level of attention from viewers a...

Hidden Sea Chronicles
Drama · 2025 · 7.1 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong, Cao Yuewen

Zhi Nu, the son of the Director of the Imperial Observatory in the Great Yong Kingdom, bears a deep-seated blood feud. After a decade of patient endurance, he returns to the capital under the alias Ca...

Langlang Mountain Little Monster
Movie · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: Yu Shui

The wild little pig demon from Langlang Mountain is determined to enter the Great King's Cave, but is forced to leave after accidentally offending the Great King. He forms a grassroots pilgrimage team...

Meili Snow Mountain — The Sacred Snowy Sanctuary in Diqing, Yunnan
Travel · 2025 · 4.9

The Meili Snow Mountain is located in Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Its main peak, Kawagarbo, stands at an elevation of 6,740 meters, making it the highest peak ...

Sichuan Hotpot — The Spicy and Aromatic Flavor of Ba-Shu
Cuisine · 2025 · 4.8

Sichuan hotpot is one of China's most iconic culinary cultural symbols, originating from Luzhou on the banks of the Yangtze River and renowned for its spicy and numbing flavor. It embodies the passion...

Peaceful Years
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: Yang Lei

During the mid-to-late period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms through the early Northern Song Dynasty, Qian Hongchu, the ruler of the Wuyue Kingdom, grew and matured with a deep concern for the...

West Lake Longjing — China's Premier Tea
Cuisine · 2025 · 4.9

West Lake Longjing is the top of China's ten famous teas, produced in the area of Longjing Village by the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is renowned for its four unique qualities: emeral...

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Chang'an
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: Ju Xingmao

The third installment of the "Tang Dynasty Mysteries" series follows Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming as they are tasked with investigating a series of eerie cases in Chang'an City, uncovering the truth behi...

Yangshuo — The Finest Scenery Under Heaven is in Guilin
Travel · 2025 · 4.9

Yangshuo is located in Guilin, Guangxi, renowned for the karst landscape along the most scenic section of the Li River, making it one of China's most iconic destinations for picturesque mountain and w...

A Bite of China — China's Most Influential Food Documentary
Culture · 2025 · 9.4 · Dir: Chen Xiaoqing

"A Bite of China" is a large-scale culinary documentary produced by China Central Television, and it is the first food documentary in China to be filmed using high-definition equipment, documenting th...

Nezha: The Devil's Child Stirs the Sea
Movie · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: Jiaozi

After six years, director Jiaozi returns with "Ne Zha: The Devil's Child Stirs the Sea," where the intertwined fates of Ne Zha and Ao Bing unfold once more, narrating an earth-shattering legend of sti...

A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Yang Yang

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Wang Yu, it tells the legendary story of an ordinary village boy, Han Li, who, by a stroke of luck, enters a sect of immortal cultivators. Despite his medioc...

Chinese Calligraphy — The Art of Millennia of Ink and Brush
Culture · 2025 · 4.9

Chinese calligraphy is a unique art form based on Chinese characters, with a history of over three thousand years. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ...

National Beauty and Fragrance
Drama · 2025 · 7.8 · Dir: Ding Ziguang

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Yi Qianzhong, it tells the legendary and inspirational story of He Weifang, the daughter of a merchant family, who rises from the struggles of the inner hous...

Phoenix Ancient Town — The Most Beautiful Small Town in China
Travel · 2025 · 4.8

Fenghuang Ancient Town is located in Xiangxi, Hunan Province. It is a national historical and cultural city and a 5A-level scenic area, renowned for Shen Congwen's "Border Town" and acclaimed as the m...

Cantonese Cuisine — A Millennium of Culinary Heritage in Guangzhou
Cuisine · 2025 · 4.9

Cantonese cuisine is one of the eight major culinary traditions of China, originating from the Han Dynasty. It is composed of three main branches: Guangzhou cuisine, Chaozhou cuisine, and Hakka cuisin...

Lychees of Chang'an
Movie · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Da Peng

Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, it tells the story of Li Shande, a minor official during the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, who is forced to undertake a seemingly impossible mission...

Mutianyu Great Wall — The Essence of the Great Wall in Beijing
Travel · 2025 · 4.9

The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing. Stretching 5,400 meters in length, it is one of the best-preserved and most representative sections of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, wit...

In the Name of the Law
Drama · 2025 · 6.8 · Dir: Fu Dongyu, Zheng Shilong

During the review of the organized crime case involving the Wan Group in Dongping City, prosecutors from the Haidong Provincial Procuratorate, including Hong Liang, discovered judicial personnel engag...

Nanxiang Steamed Bun — Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuisine
Cuisine · 2025 · 4.8

Nanxiang Steamed Bun is a traditional specialty from Nanxiang Town in Jiading District, Shanghai. Originating in the tenth year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1871), it is renowned for its ...

Let me shine
Drama · 2025 · 6.5 · Dir: Chang

Xu Yan, who got into a top university from a small town, has been struggling alone in the big city for nearly a decade. Behind the perfect mask woven by lies lies her resistance to fate and her longin...

Wudang Mountain — The Premier Immortal Mountain Under Heaven
Travel · 2025 · 4.9

Wudang Mountain is located in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China. It is a sacred site of Taoism and the birthplace of Tai Chi. In 1994, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List....

Wuyou Crossing
Drama · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: Lin Yufen, Liang Shengquan

Adapted from Ban Ming Ban Mei's novel "Ban Xia", it tells the story of the mysterious demon hunter Xuan Ye and the young girl Ban Xia, who join forces to vanquish demons and monsters in a world where ...

The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2
Movie · 2025 · 8.7 · Dir: MTJJ (木头), Gu Jie

Xiao Hei lives a peaceful life with his master, Infinity, in a small town. However, the sudden attack on the Spirit Society Hall shatters the long-standing peace of the monster world. A new mission fr...

Chasing Shadows
Movie · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: Larry Yang (杨子)

A blockbuster police and crime action film starring Jackie Chan, telling a thrilling story of tracking down a criminal gang. Zhang Zifeng and Tony Leung co-star, with Yang Zi serving as both writer an...

Lychees of Chang'an
Movie · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Da Peng (大鹏)

Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, during the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, a low-ranking official named Li Shande is tasked with transporting fresh lychees from Lingnan to Chang'an, ...

Sandstorm
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: Tan Jiayan (谭嘉言)

In Kuruk County, Northwest China, two detectives, one seasoned and one new, reopen the investigation into an eight-year-old boiler corpse burning case. Amidst the swirling yellow sand, they meticulous...

The Endless End
Drama · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: Zang Xichuan (臧溪川)

Focusing on judicial protection for minors, the juvenile prosecution team was newly established. Prosecutors Lin Zhitao and assistant prosecutor Bai Enyu joined forces to combat the evils of human nat...

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Chang'an
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: Ju Xingmao (巨兴茂)

The third installment in the "Tang Dynasty Mysteries" series follows the detective team led by Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng as they arrive in Chang'an. Amidst the conflicts between the new dynasty and ol...

Under One Person: The Final Battle! Biyou Village
Drama · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: Xu Hongyu (许宏宇)

Zhang Chulan is forced to venture into the world of superhumans, enduring hardships and growing into a righteous and responsible hero among them. He shares a fateful bond with Feng Baobao, and a sudde...

Spring Festival
Culture · 2025

The Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China and also the world's largest annual human migration event. During the Lunar New Year period, billions of people visit relatives a...

Guzheng
Culture · 2025

The guzheng is one of China's oldest plucked string instruments, with a history of over 2,500 years. Known for its beautiful tone and rich expressiveness, it is often referred to as the "Oriental pian...

Legend of the Magpie Door Season 2
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: Tang Tiejun (唐铁军), Wu Di (吴迪)

Ximen Changhai, having survived a great calamity, returns to the Dingyuan Alliance to continue defending the land against the Japanese pirates. Ximen Chang continues to hold the fort at the Que Dao Se...

Hidden Sea Chronicles
Drama · 2025 · 7.1 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong (郑晓龙), Cao Yuewen (曹译文)

A period political drama directed by Zheng Xiaolong, starring Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi. Zang Hai navigates between political schemes and the martial world, using strategy to unravel layers of myster...

Silent Glory
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: Yang Yazhou (杨亚洲)

Based on true historical events, this espionage drama is set against the backdrop of the covert front in 1949, telling the story of underground Communist operatives such as Wu Shi and Zhu Feng in Taiw...

Forget me remember
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: Rene Liu (刘若英)

A healing emotional family drama directed by Rene Liu, centered around married woman Cheng Lele, who works as a stand-up comedian while also holding a part-time job as a convenience store clerk. Facin...

Malatang
Cuisine · 2025

Originating in Leshan City, Sichuan, this popular snack is renowned for its spicy, numbing, fresh, and aromatic flavors. Originally a dining method invented by boatmen and trackers along the banks of ...

Zha Jiang Mian
Cuisine · 2025

Old Beijing Zhajiangmian is a traditional Beijing snack and one of China's top ten noodles. It features handmade noodles served with diced pork belly fried sauce and seasonal vegetable toppings, repre...

West Lake, Hangzhou
Travel · 2025

West Lake is the iconic landscape of Hangzhou, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. Famous for its Ten Scenes of West Lake, classic views such as Melting Snow on Broken Bridge, Spring Da...

Chengdu Giant Panda
Travel · 2025

Chengdu is the hometown of giant pandas and hosts the world's largest giant panda breeding and research base. Visiting Chengdu to see the national treasure, the giant panda, up close is a must-do expe...

A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Yang Yang (杨阳)

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Wang Yu, this fantasy cultivation drama is directed by Yang Yang and stars Yang Yang and Jin Chen. It tells the story of Han Li, a poor boy from a mountain v...

Ninefold Purple
Drama · 2025 · 7.8 · Dir: Zeng Qingjie (曾庆杰)

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Zhizhi, this period drama is directed by Zeng Qingjie and stars Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui. It tells the story of Dou Zhao, who lost her mother at a young age, ...

If life were as it was at first sight
Drama · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: Wang Wei (王伟)

A historical drama directed by Wang Wei, starring Li Xian, Chun Xia, and Wei Daxun. Set against the backdrop of the Gengzi Incident in the late Qing Dynasty, it tells the story of young people making ...

Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Guo Shimin (郭世民)

The fourth season's spin-off short drama of the "Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty" IP series, directed by Guo Shimin and starring Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang. Set against the backdrop of mysterious c...

Filter
Drama · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: Chen Yuejin (陈跃进)

Fantasy romance drama, directed by Chen Yuejin, starring Tan Jianci and Li Landi. It tells the story of an ordinary girl, Su Chengcheng, who unexpectedly obtains a filter bracelet that grants her the ...

Dangerous Liaisons
Drama · 2026 · 7.9 · Dir: Xue Xiaolu (薛晓路)

Urban psychological thriller, directed by Xue Xiaolu, starring Sun Li and Wu Kangren. It tells the story of single mother Yan Ling, who falls into an emotional manipulation trap while investigating th...

Lady Justice
Drama · 2025 · 7.9 · Dir: Chung Shu-kai (钟澍佳)

A legal drama jointly produced by Youku and TVB, directed by Chung Shu Kai, with Charmaine Sheh playing a female judge for the first time. It tells the story of High Court temporary judge Yan Huizhi, ...

Nanjing Photo Studio
Movie · 2025 · 8.8 · Dir: Shen Ao (申奥)

2025's Highest-Rated Chinese Film (Douban 8.8), directed by Shen Ao, starring Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, and Gao Ye. Set against the backdrop of the Nanjing Massacre, it portrays the fleeting lives in...

Hidden Mountains and Rivers
Culture · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: Guo Xufeng (郭旭锋)

About the music documentary film on Chinese composer Chen Qigang living in France, directed by Guo Xufeng, spanning seven years of cross-border filming. It delves into Chen Qigang's spiritual world, d...

Guilin Li River
Travel · 2025

Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven, and the Li River is the essence of Guilin's scenery. The Li River Scenic Area is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, renowned worldwide for its crystal...

Pork and Vegetable Wonton
Movie · 2025 · 7.2 · Dir: Wu Tiange (吴天戈)

A heartwarming family film in the Shanghai dialect, directed by Wu Tiange and starring Zhou Yemang and Pan Hong. It tells the story of Lao Wang, a widowed retired engineer, and his son, exploring them...

Terracotta Army in Xi'an
Travel · 2025

The Terracotta Army of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is a UNESCO World Heritage site, hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The Terracotta Army Museum, located in Lintong District, Xi’an,...

Shanghai Bund
Travel · 2025

The Bund is a landmark of Shanghai, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River. The architectural complex of international buildings faces the Lujiazui skyline in Pudong across the river, showcasin...

Mooncake
Cuisine · 2025

Mooncakes are a traditional food of the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing reunion and harmony. The four major styles of Chinese mooncakes—Cantonese, Suzhou, Beijing, and Yunnan—each have their unique f...

Tangyuan
Cuisine · 2025

Tangyuan is a traditional Chinese food symbolizing the Lantern Festival, made from glutinous rice flour and filled with sweet fillings, representing reunion and happiness. In southern China, people ea...

Joy of Life
Drama · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Hao (孙皓)

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Mao Ni, this period drama is directed by Sun Hao and stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and Chen Daoming. It tells the story of a modern university student who trav...

Joy of Life Season 2
Drama · 2024 · 7.3 · Dir: Sun Hao (孙皓)

"Joy of Life" Sequel, continuing the storyline from Season 1. Fan Xian faces numerous crises on his way back with the diplomatic mission, becoming entangled in deeper court intrigues. Premiered on May...

Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Travel · 2025

Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 735 existing caves and 45,000 square meters of murals, it i...

The Palace Museum
Travel · 2025

The Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is the world's largest existing palace complex. It was inscribed as a U...

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
Movie · 2023 · 7.7 · Dir: Wuershan (乌尔善)

Fantasy epic directed by Wuershan, adapted from "Investiture of the Gods." Starring Kris Phillips, Li Xuejian, and Huang Bo. It tells the story of King Zhou of Shang and the brigade of hostage princes...

The Great Wall of China
Travel · 2025

The Great Wall is the greatest architectural project of ancient China, initially constructed in the 7th century BC, with a total length exceeding 21,000 kilometers. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World ...

Lijiang Ancient City
Travel · 2025

The Old Town of Lijiang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lijiang, Yunnan, with a history of over 800 years. The water system and Dongba culture created by the Naxi people make it one of Chin...

Dehua White Porcelain
Culture · 2025

Dehua white porcelain, known as "China White," is a traditional renowned porcelain from Dehua County in Fujian Province. It is characterized by its pure white and hard texture, exquisite craftsmanship...

Chinese Opera
Culture · 2025

Chinese opera is a traditional dramatic form of the Chinese nation, integrating singing, recitation, acting, and acrobatics, and combining music, dance, performance, and fine arts. Various genres such...

Wudang Mountains
Travel · 2025

Mount Wudang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred place of Chinese Taoism, located in Shiyan, Hubei. Renowned for Wudang martial arts and its ancient architectural complex, it preserves well h...

Mount Putuo
Travel · 2025

Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, located in the Zhoushan Archipelago of Zhejiang Province. As the bodhimanda of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), it attracts millions of pi...

Spring Festival travel rush
Culture · 2025

The Spring Festival travel rush is a large-scale population migration during the Chinese Spring Festival, known as the world's largest periodic human migration. Every year during the Spring Festival, ...

The Endless End
Drama · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: Zang Xichuan

Focusing on the judicial protection of minors, it tells the story of the initial establishment of a juvenile prosecution team, where prosecutor Lin Zhitao and assistant prosecutor Bai Enyu join forces...

Under One Person: The Final Battle! Biyou Village
Drama · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: Derek Hui

Employees of the paranormal management agency "Which-All-Pass," Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, along with other special agents, venture into the mysterious Biyou Village to pursue a malevolent paranorm...

Quanzhou – A City of World Heritage and Culinary Delights
Travel · 2025

Quanzhou, China's seventh UNESCO City of Gastronomy, was also the world's maritime trade center of Song-Yuan China. It was designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy on October 31, 2025, and boasts 22 ...

The Long Season
Drama · 2023 · 9.4 · Dir: Xin Shuang

In the industrial town of Hualin in Northeast China during the 1990s, a dismembered body cold case shatters the peaceful life of Wang Xiang, a steel mill worker. In an effort to earn merit and secure ...

The Age of Awakening
Drama · 2021 · 9.3 · Dir: Zhang Yongxin

"The Age of Awakening" spans the timeline from the publication of "Youth Magazine" in 1915 to the founding of the Communist Party of China in 1921, depicting the magnificent historical panorama from t...

The Long Night
Drama · 2020 · 9.0 · Dir: Chen Yifu

"The Long Night" is adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "The Long Night," directed by Yifu Chen and starring Fan Liao, Yu Bai, Zhuo Tan, and Li Ning. It tells the story of young prosecutor Jiang Yang, who...

Cang Lan Jue
Drama · 2022 · 8.2 · Dir: Yi Zheng, Qian Jingwu

"Love Between Fairy and Devil" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. It is a costume fantasy romance drama starring Yu Shuxin and Wang Hedi. The story follows the fairy Xiao ...

The World
Drama · 2022 · 8.4 · Dir: Li Lu

"A Lifelong Journey" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Liang Xiaosheng, which won the Mao Dun Literature Award. Directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Ta...

Chungking Express
Movie · 1994 · 8.8 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

"Chungking Express" is a classic urban romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai in 1994, starring Brigitte Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Faye Wong. Inspired by the Chungking Mansions i...

Assassinate the Novelist
Movie · 2021 · 7.0 · Dir: Lu Yang

*A Writer's Odyssey* is a 2021 Chinese New Year fantasy action film directed by Lu Yang, starring Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Dong Zijian, and Yu Hewei. It is adapted from the short story of the same name by...

Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Travel

The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are located at the eastern foot of the Mingsha Mountain southeast of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province. They represent the world's largest an...

Twenty-Four Hours in Chang'an
Drama · 2019 · 8.1 · Dir: Cao Dun

"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, directed by Cao Dun, starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi. Set on the eve of the Lantern Festival in the third year o...

Chinese Tea Culture
Culture

China is the homeland of tea, and its tea culture has a long history. Over thousands of years of development, unique tea-making techniques and tea-drinking customs have been formed. Chinese tea is cat...

Blossoms
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: 王家卫

"Blossoms" is a 2023 Chinese urban romance drama directed by the renowned filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, starring Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Shanghai, the sto...

Man Jiang Hong
Movie · 2023 · 7.0 · Dir: 张艺谋

"Full River Red" is a Chinese historical suspense comedy film released during the 2023 Spring Festival season. Directed by the renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou, it stars Shen Teng, Yi Yangqianxi, Zhang ...

Yangtze Three Gorges
Travel

The Yangtze Three Gorges—Qutang, Wu, and Xiling—form a spectacular 193km canyon stretching from Chongqing to Yichang. A major cultural corridor and engineering marvel of China....

The Sound of the Wind
Movie · 2009 · 8.5 · Dir: Chen Guofu, Gao Qunshu

"The Message" is a 2009 espionage blockbuster co-directed by Chen Guofu and Gao Qunshu, starring Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, Wang Zhiwen, Huang Xiaoming, and Su Youpeng. Adapted from Mai Jia's...

Do you know, do you know? It should be green plump and red slim.
Drama · 2018 · 8.0 · Dir: Zhang Kaizhou

"Story of Minglan" is a 2018 historical family drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Zhang Kaizhou, starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong. It is adapted from the novel of...

Ode to Joy
Drama · 2016 · 7.5 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Jian Chuanxu

"Ode to Joy" is a 2016 urban women's drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Kong Sheng and Jian Chuanhe, starring Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Ziwen, Yang Zi, and Qiao Xin. Adapted from A N...

Rougamo
Cuisine · 221

Rougamo is a traditional pasta dish from Shaanxi Province, originating from the Warring States period and known as the "Chinese-style hamburger." It combines marinated meat with Baiji mo, offering a f...

Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows in Changlin
Drama · 2017 · 8.4 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Li Xue

"Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows from Changlin" is a 2017 historical drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, starring Huang Xiaoming, Liu Haoran, and Tong Liya,...

Shaolin Soccer
Movie · 2001 · 8.2 · Dir: Stephen Chow, Lee Lik-chi

*Shaolin Soccer* is a 2001 action comedy film directed by and starring Stephen Chow, with co-stars Ng Man-tat, Vicki Zhao, and Patrick Tse. It tells the story of Sing, a Shaolin disciple with incredib...

In the Octagon
Movie · 2023 · 7.5 · Dir: 王宝强

"Only the River Flows" is a 2023 realist film directed by Wang Baoqiang, which tells the touching story of a mixed martial artist helping impoverished orphans change their destinies through MMA. Based...

Chinese Silk
Culture

China is the birthplace of silk in the world. Over five thousand years ago, ancient Chinese ancestors invented the techniques of planting mulberry trees, raising silkworms, reeling silk, and weaving s...

Mutianyu Great Wall
Travel

The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing, and is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall, renowned for its excellent preservation, exquisite architecture, and magnific...

Lantern Festival
Culture

The Lantern Festival is one of China's traditional festivals, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month each year, serving as the grand finale of the Spring Festival celebrations. Key custom...

The Wandering Earth 2
Movie · 2023 · 8.2 · Dir: Guo Fan

"The Wandering Earth 2" is a 2023 Spring Festival sci-fi blockbuster directed by Frant Gwo, executive produced by Liu Cixin, and starring Wu Jing, Andy Lau, and Li Xuejian. As a prequel to its predece...

Kung Pao Chicken
Cuisine · 1800

Kung Pao Chicken is a traditional famous dish from Chengdu, Sichuan, originating from the Qing Dynasty and created by Ding Baozhen. It primarily uses chicken breast as the main ingredient, with peanut...

The Vanished Her
Movie · 2023 · 7.5 · Dir: 崔睿, 刘翔

"Lost in the Stars" is a 2023 mystery thriller film directed by Cui Rui and Liu Xiang. It tells the story of a husband, He Fei, who reports his missing wife, Li Muzi, to the police, only to discover t...

Old Soldier
Movie · 2015 · 8.0 · Dir: 管虎

"Mr. Six" is a 2015 film directed by Guan Hu, which tells the story of Beijing's old-timer Zhang Xuejun confronting emerging forces to save his son, showcasing the clash between traditional underworld...

Chinese Classical Gardens
Culture

Classical Chinese gardens are one of the three major garden systems in the world, with the pursuit of natural artistic conception as the highest ideal, integrating architecture, mountains and waters, ...

Old Soldier
Movie · 2015 · 7.4 · Dir: Guan Hu

"Mr. Six" is a 2015 action drama film directed by Guan Hu, starring Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Hanyu, Xu Qing, Li Yifeng, and Kris Wu. It tells the tragic story of "Sixth Master," an old Beijing hutong resi...

Chinese Dumplings
Cuisine

Dumplings are one of China's most representative traditional foods, with a history of over two thousand years. Eating dumplings during festivals is the most important culinary custom in northern China...

Xiaolongbao
Cuisine

Xiaolongbao is one of China's most representative dim sum dishes, originating from Changzhou during the Qing Dynasty, with Nanxiang Xiaolongbao in Shanghai being the most famous. Its soul lies in its ...

Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven.
Travel

The landscape of Guilin is the most famous natural scenery in southern China, renowned worldwide for its unique karst topography. The green mountains and clear waters, along with the peculiar peaks an...

Song Dynasty Literature: The Golden Age of Chinese Literature
Culture · 2024

Song Dynasty literature represents a golden age in the history of Chinese literature, with the literary form of Song Ci reaching the pinnacle of Chinese verse history. Writers of this period created c...

Tang Dynasty culture
Culture

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) was one of the most glorious eras in Chinese history, renowned for its openness, inclusiveness, and prosperity. Tang poetry represents the pinnacle of classical Chinese p...

Operation Mekong
Movie · 2016 · 8.0 · Dir: Lin Chaoxian

"Operation Mekong" is a 2016 police action film directed by Dante Lam, starring Zhang Hanyu and Eddie Peng. It is adapted from the real-life 2011 Mekong River massacre of Chinese sailors on October 5....

Yongding Earth Buildings: A Marvel of Hakka Architecture
Travel

Yongding Tulou is the most representative cluster of Hakka residential buildings in Yongding District, Fujian Province, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and renowned worldwide for its uniqu...

Drug War
Movie · 2012 · 7.6 · Dir: Johnnie To

"Drug War" is a 2012 police action film directed by Johnnie To, starring Sun Honglei and Louis Koo. It tells the story of drug enforcement captain Zhang Lei using captured drug dealer Cai Tianming to ...

Cantonese Dim Sum
Cuisine · 2026

Cantonese morning tea is a unique culinary culture in Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta region, originating during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty. It centers around delicate dim sum and tea...

Red Sorghum
Movie · 1987 · 8.5 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"Red Sorghum" is Zhang Yimou's directorial debut in 1987, starring Gong Li and Jiang Wen, adapted from Mo Yan's novel of the same name. It tells the bloody story of the people in Northeast Gaomi Towns...

Chinese noodles
Cuisine

Noodles are one of the most important staple foods in China, with a history spanning over four thousand years. From Lanzhou beef noodles to Chongqing noodles, from Beijing zhajiangmian to Wuhan hot dr...

Joy of Life 2
Drama · 2024 · 7.4 · Dir: 孙浩

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Mao Ni, this historical political drama follows Fan Xian as he returns to the capital after enduring numerous trials and continues to engage in a battle of w...

Ancient City of Pingyao
Travel

Pingyao Ancient City is located in Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, and is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. In 1997, it was inscr...

Drug Sweep
Movie · 2013 · 7.6 · Dir: Benny Chan

"The White Storm" is a 2013 Hong Kong police action film directed by Benny Chan, starring Sean Lau, Nick Cheung, and Louis Koo. It tells the story of three police brothers who grew up together but tur...

Chinese chopsticks
Culture

Chopsticks are the most important utensils for Chinese people, with a history of over three thousand years and used by more than two billion people. From the ivory chopsticks of the Shang Dynasty to m...

Loess Plateau
Movie · 1984 · 7.7 · Dir: Chen Kaige

"Yellow Earth" is Chen Kaige's directorial debut in 1984, with Zhang Yimou serving as the cinematographer. The film tells the story of a cultural worker from the Eighth Route Army who travels to north...

Mount Tai - The Foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains, the Premier Mountain of Qilu
Travel

Mount Tai is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, with an elevation of 1,545 meters. It is the foremost of China's Five Great Mountains and is renowned as the "Number One Mountain under Heaven."...

A Chinese Ghost Story
Movie · 1987 · 8.8 · Dir: Ching Siu-tung

"A Chinese Ghost Story" is a 1987 fantasy romance film directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark, starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma. Adapted from the story of Nie Xiaoqian in Pu ...

Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles: A Thousand Years of Northwest Charm in a Bowl of Noodles
Cuisine

Lanzhou Lamian is one of China's top ten noodles, originating from Lanzhou, Gansu Province, and is renowned for its clear broth, tender meat, and exquisite, flavorful noodles. This article delves into...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Cuisine

Lanzhou Beef Noodles originated during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. They were introduced to Lanzhou by Ma Liuqi, a Dongxiang ethnic from Gansu, who learned the technique of clear broth beef...

Tai Chi
Culture

Tai Chi originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, created by Chen Wangting from Chenjiagou Village in Wen County, Henan Province. It integrates the principles of the Book of Changes, the m...

Seventeen-Year-Old Bicycle
Movie · 2001 · 7.8 · Dir: Wang Xiaoshuai

"Beijing Bicycle" is a 2001 drama film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai, starring Cui Lin, Li Bin, Gao Yuanyuan, and Zhou Xun. It tells the story of a rural teenager and a city teenager whose fates intertwi...

Chongqing Hotpot
Cuisine

Chongqing hotpot is the origin of China's spicy hotpot, tracing its roots back to the boat trackers' culture along the Jialing River about three hundred years ago. Centered around a base of beef tallo...

The Great Wall
Travel

The Great Wall is the greatest military defensive project in ancient China, initially constructed during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. After Qin Shi Huang unified China, the variou...

Chinese Kung Fu
Culture

Chinese Kung Fu (martial arts) is a treasure of Chinese culture, encompassing hundreds of styles such as Shaolin, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Baguazhang. Shaolin Kung Fu originates from the Shaolin Temple...

Daylight Fireworks
Movie · 2014 · 7.6 · Dir: Diao Yinan

*Black Coal, Thin Ice* is a 2014 crime romance film directed by Diao Yinan, starring Liao Fan, Gwei Lun-mei, and Wang Xuebing. It tells the story of police officer Zhang Zili, who develops complex fee...

Yellow River
Travel

The Yellow River is the second longest river in China, with a total length of approximately 5,464 kilometers. It originates from the Bayan Har Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, flows through nin...

Chongqing Noodles
Cuisine

Chongqing Noodles are the most representative street food in Chongqing, renowned for their spicy and numbing flavor profile. In a narrow sense, they refer to the spicy vegetarian noodles, while broadl...

Springtime in a Small Town
Movie · 1997 · 9.0 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

"Happy Together" is a 1997 romantic drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Chang Chen. It tells the story of a gay couple's love-hate entanglement in Bue...

Chungking Express
Movie · 1994 · 8.7 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

"Chungking Express" is a 1994 romantic film directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Faye Wong. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's Chungking Ma...

The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Eagle Shooting Heroes
Movie · 1994 · 8.6 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

*Ashes of Time* is a 1994 wuxia romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai, featuring an all-star cast including Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka...

Guqin
Culture

The guqin is one of China's oldest plucked string instruments, with a history of over 3,000 years. In 2003, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Huma...

Silk Road
Culture

The Silk Road is an ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Western world, divided into the overland Silk Road and the maritime Silk Road. The overland route originated from Zhang Qi...

Chinese kites
Culture

Chinese kites have a history of over 2,000 years, originating from the wooden kite made by Mozi during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Weifang is known as the world's kite capital, a...

Chinese printing technology
Culture

Chinese printing is one of the four great inventions of the world. From woodblock printing to the movable type printing invented by Bi Sheng in the Northern Song Dynasty, it fundamentally transformed ...

Mooncake
Cuisine

Mooncakes are the most representative traditional food of the Mid-Autumn Festival, shaped like a full moon to symbolize reunion. Chinese mooncakes have developed into nine major regional styles, inclu...

Wong Fei-hung
Movie · 1991 · 8.4 · Dir: Tsui Hark

"Once Upon a Time in China" is a 1991 martial arts action film directed by Tsui Hark, starring Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, and Jacky Cheung. The story follows Huang Feihong, a martial arts maste...

Ciqikou Ancient Town
Travel

Ciqikou Ancient Town is located on the banks of the Jialing River in Shapingba District, Chongqing. It was first built during the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of over a thousand years. Know...

2046
Movie · 2004 · 7.7 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

"2046" is a 2004 romantic drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai, featuring an all-star cast including Tony Leung, Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, Faye Wong, and Takuya Kimura. The story revolves around Chow Mo-wan...

New Police Story
Movie · 2004 · 7.9 · Dir: Benny Chan

"New Police Story" is a 2004 police-crime action film directed by Benny Chan, starring Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, and Daniel Wu. It tells the story of elite police officer Chan Kwok-wing facing the ch...

Chinese Paper Cutting
Culture

Chinese paper-cutting is a folk art of creating hollow patterns by cutting or carving on paper with scissors or knives, with a history that can be traced back to the Han and Tang dynasties, spanning o...

Not one less
Movie · 1999 · 7.8 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"Not One Less" is a 1999 rural-themed film directed by Zhang Yimou, shot entirely with non-professional actors. It tells the story of 13-year-old substitute teacher Wei Minzhi, who goes to the city to...

No Thieves Under Heaven
Movie · 2004 · 8.2 · Dir: Feng Xiaogang

"A World Without Thieves" is a 2004 New Year action comedy film directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Andy Lau, Rene Liu, Ge You, and Wang Baoqiang. Adapted from Zhao Benfu's novel of the same name, it ...

The Story of Qiu Ju
Movie · 1992 · 8.3 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"The Story of Qiu Ju" is a 1992 rural drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, Lei Kesheng, and Liu Peiqi. Adapted from Chen Yuanbin's novel "Wan Jia Su Song," it tells the story of a rur...

Take a shower
Movie · 1999 · 8.4 · Dir: Zhang Yang

"Shower" is a heartwarming drama film directed by Zhang Yang in 1999, starring Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, and Jiang Wu. Set against the backdrop of an old Beijing bathhouse, the film explores the differing at...

My Father and Mother
Movie · 1999 · 8.2 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

*The Road Home* is a 1999 romantic drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Zhang Ziyi, Zheng Hao, and Sun Honglei. Adapted from Bao Shi's novel *Commemoration*, it tells the innocent love story o...

Suzhou Creek
Movie · 2000 · 8.2 · Dir: Lou Ye

"Suzhou River" is a 2000 romantic drama film directed by Lou Ye, starring Zhou Xun and Jia Hongsheng. It tells a tragic love story set along the banks of the Suzhou River in Shanghai, with Zhou Xun pl...

Yellow Crane Tower
Travel

The Yellow Crane Tower is situated atop Snake Hill in Wuhan. It was first built in the second year of the Huangwu era of the Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period (223 AD), boasting a history of...

Do you know, do you know? It should be green plump and red slim.
Drama · 2018 · 8.0 · Dir: Zhang Kaizhou

"The Story of Minglan" is a 2018 period family drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Zhang Kaizhou, and starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong. It tells the story of Mingl...

Huangshan
Travel

Mount Huangshan is located in the southern part of Anhui Province and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site in 1990. It is renowned worldwide for its four wonders: peculia...

Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
Travel

Zhouzhuang is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, and is one of China's most famous ancient water towns in the Jiangnan region, renowned as the "No. 1 Water Town in China." Founded during the Yuanyo...

Potala Palace
Travel

The Potala Palace is situated on the Red Hill in Lhasa, at an altitude of approximately 3,700 meters. It was initially constructed in 631 AD under the auspices of Songtsen Gampo. Comprising the White ...

Shanghai Bund
Travel

The Bund, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, is the city’s most iconic urban landscape. Stretching about 1.5 kilometers, the "Exhibition of World Architecture" features 52 hist...

White Night
Drama · 2017 · 8.9 · Dir: Wang Wei

"Day and Night" is a 2017 suspense web series directed by Wang Wei, starring Pan Yueming in dual roles as twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu. The story follows the two brothers who alternatel...

The Great Rivers
Drama · 2018 · 8.8 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Huang Wei

"Like a Flowing River" is a period drama produced by Daylight Entertainment in 2018, directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian, and Tong Yao. Adapted from A Nai's...

Farewell My Concubine
Movie · 1993 · 9.6 · Dir: Chen Kaige

"Farewell My Concubine" is a 1993 epic art film directed by Chen Kaige, starring Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, and Gong Li. Using Peking Opera as its medium, the film tells the story of the love, hate,...

To Live
Movie · 1994 · 9.3 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"To Live" is a 1994 drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Ge You and Gong Li, adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Fugui, a wealthy young man who experiences the ...

Chinese ink wash painting
Culture

Chinese ink wash painting is the core form of traditional Chinese painting, using water and ink as basic materials to express the spirit and artistic conception of subjects through variations in densi...

Dujiangyan
Travel

Dujiangyan is located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It is a large-scale water conservancy project built in 256 BC under the direction of Li Bing and his son, who were governors of the Shu Commandery o...

Temple of Heaven
Travel

The Temple of Heaven is located in the southern part of Beijing. It was the imperial altar where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests. Constructed in ...

Dali Ancient City
Travel

Dali Ancient City is located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was first built in the 15th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1382 AD). Nestled against the Cangshan Mou...

Lugu Lake
Travel

Lugu Lake is located at the border between Ninglang County in Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County in Sichuan Province. It is one of China's deepest freshwater lakes, with a maximum depth of 93.5 meters...

Sunny Days
Movie · 1994 · 8.8 · Dir: Jiang Wen

"In the Heat of the Sun" is Jiang Wen's directorial debut in 1994, adapted from Wang Shuo's novel "Ferocious Animals," starring Xia Yu, Ning Jing, and Tao Hong. It tells the story of a group of teenag...

Peking Opera
Culture

Peking Opera is one of the five major traditional Chinese opera forms. It originated in Beijing during the mid-Qing Dynasty and has a history of over 200 years. It integrates elements from Anhui Opera...

Chinese jade artifacts
Culture

Chinese jade artifacts boast a history of nearly ten thousand years, representing the world's oldest jade culture. From ritual objects in the Neolithic Age to everyday ornaments in the Ming and Qing d...

Blue Kite
Movie · 1993 · 8.8 · Dir: Tian Zhuangzhuang

*The Blue Kite* is a 1993 drama film directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang, starring Lü Liping, Pu Cunxin, and Li Xuejian. Through the perspective of a child, it portrays the impact of various political movem...

Spring in a Small Town
Movie · 1948 · 8.7 · Dir: Fei Mu

"Spring in a Small Town" is a 1948 Chinese classic film directed by Fei Mu, starring Wei Wei, Li Wei, and Shi Yu. It tells the story of a young woman in a post-war southern town caught in an emotional...

Chinese Seal
Culture

Chinese seals have a history of over three thousand years, ranging from bronze seals of the Shang Dynasty to the modern art of seal carving. Seals integrate calligraphy, engraving, and material aesthe...

Xi'an City Wall
Travel

The Xi'an City Wall is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall structure in China. It was initially built in the third year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1370 AD) and stretches for a...

Chinese lantern
Culture

Chinese lanterns have a history of over two thousand years, originating from the Western Han Dynasty. From practical tools for palace lighting to folk symbols of the Lantern Festival, lanterns carry t...

Cheongsam
Culture

The cheongsam is the most representative traditional attire for Chinese women, originating from the Manchu women's qipao during the Qing Dynasty and refined in 1920s Shanghai by blending Chinese and W...

Suzhou Silk
Culture

Suzhou silk, with a history of over four thousand years, stands as a core representative of Chinese silk culture. From the brocades of the Wu Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn period to the Jiangna...

Chinese Classical Furniture
Culture

Chinese classical furniture reached its zenith with Ming-style pieces, crafted from precious hardwoods such as Huanghuali and Zitan, and assembled using mortise-and-tenon joints without a single nail ...

The Ming Tombs
Travel

The Ming Tombs are located at the foot of Tianshou Mountain in Changping District, Beijing. They are the burial complex for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, covering an area of over 120 square k...

Hainan Island
Travel

Hainan Island is the second largest island in China, located on the coast of the South China Sea, and is the country's only tropical island province. Sanya's Yalong Bay, Tianya Haijiao, and Nanshan Te...

Changbai Mountain
Travel

Changbai Mountain is located in the southeast of Jilin Province and is the highest peak in Northeast China, with its main peak, Baiyun Peak, reaching an elevation of 2,691 meters. Tianchi (Heavenly La...

Jiayuguan
Travel

Jiayuguan is located in Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province. It is the first major pass at the western end of the Ming Great Wall, initially built in the fifth year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1...

Lu Cuisine
Cuisine

Lu Cuisine is the foremost of China's Eight Great Cuisines, originating from Shandong with a history of over two thousand years. It primarily features savory and fresh flavors, emphasizes the natural ...

Tang poetry
Culture

Tang poetry represents the pinnacle of classical Chinese poetry. During the nearly three hundred years of the Tang Dynasty, great poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, and Bai Juyi emerged, leaving b...

Jiuzhaigou
Travel

Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, renowned for its five wonders: emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-capped peaks, and...

Shangri-La
Travel

Shangri-La is located in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. Originally known as Zhongdian, it was renamed Shangri-La in 2001. The area features snow-capped mountains, grassla...

Hunan Cuisine
Cuisine

Xiang cuisine, also known as Hunan cuisine, is one of the eight major culinary traditions in China, renowned for its spiciness and cured flavors. It features a wide variety of ingredients and rich, ro...

Tiger Leaping Gorge
Travel

Tiger Leaping Gorge is located at the border of Shangri-La City and Lijiang City in Yunnan Province, and is one of the deepest gorges in the world. Here, the Jinsha River cuts through the Jade Dragon ...

Red Sorghum
Movie · 1988 · 8.5 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"Red Sorghum" is Zhang Yimou's directorial debut in 1988, starring Gong Li and Jiang Wen, adapted from Mo Yan's novel of the same name. It tells a powerful and tragic story set in the sorghum fields o...

Big Red Lanterns Hang High
Movie · 1991 · 8.8 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"Raise the Red Lantern" is a 1991 drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, and adapted from Su Tong's novel "Wives and Concubines." It tells the story of Songlian, a university student fo...

Assembly
Movie · 2007 · 8.1 · Dir: Feng Xiaogang

"Assembly" is a 2007 war film directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Zhang Hanyu and Deng Chao, with a screenplay by Liu Heng. It tells the story of Gu Zidi fighting for honor and recognition for his fal...

Judou
Movie · 1990 · 8.2 · Dir: Zhang Yimou, Yang Fengliang

"Ju Dou" is a 1990 drama film co-directed by Zhang Yimou and Yang Fengliang, starring Gong Li and Li Baotian. It is adapted from Liu Heng's novel "Fuxi Fuxi." The film tells the story of the forbidden...

Nanjing! Nanjing!
Movie · 2009 · 8.1 · Dir: Lu Chuan

"Nanking! Nanking!" is a 2009 war film directed by Lu Chuan, starring Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, and Fan Wei. Set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, it portrays the devastation of war on hu...

Face-changing
Movie · 1995 · 9.1 · Dir: Wu Tianming

"*The King of Masks*" is a 1995 drama film directed by Wu Tianming, starring Zhu Xu and Zhou Renying. Set in 1920s Sichuan, it tells the story of a street performer known as the King of Masks, who str...

Hero
Movie · 2002 · 7.7 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"Hero" is a 2002 wuxia blockbuster directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming, and Donnie Yen. Set against the backdrop of assassination att...

Chinese tea
Culture

China is the homeland of tea, with a history of tea culture spanning thousands of years. From green tea and black tea to oolong tea, pu-erh tea, white tea, and yellow tea, the six major categories of ...

Wonton
Cuisine

Wonton is one of China's traditional noodle dishes, with a history spanning over two thousand years. Thin, translucent wrappers encase a savory meat filling, boiled in clear broth until they float lik...

Nanxun Ancient Town
Travel

Nanxun Ancient Town is located in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and is one of the six major ancient towns in the Jiangnan region, with a history of over 700 years. Renowned for the architectural her...

The Sound of the Wind
Movie · 2009 · 8.5 · Dir: Chen Guofu, Gao Qunshu

"The Message" is a 2009 spy thriller co-directed by Chen Guofu and Gao Qunshu, starring Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, and Huang Xiaoming. Adapted from Mai Jia's novel of the same name, it tells ...

Beijing Opera facial makeup
Culture

Peking Opera facial makeup is the most visually striking artistic element in traditional Chinese opera, using exaggerated colors and patterns to portray characters' personalities and statuses. Red rep...

Li River
Travel

The Li River is the essence of Guilin's landscape, stretching 160 kilometers in total. The 83-kilometer waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is known as the Hundred-Mile Gallery. Karst peaks reflect in th...

Chinese Fans
Culture

Chinese fans have a history of over three thousand years, evolving from ancient ceremonial objects to symbols of status among scholars and literati. Fans incorporate various art forms such as calligra...

The Warlords
Movie · 2007 · 7.9 · Dir: Peter Chan

"The Warlords" is a 2007 war epic film directed by Peter Chan, starring Jet Li, Andy Lau, and Takeshi Kaneshiro. It tells the tragic story of three sworn brothers in the late Qing Dynasty who join the...

Peking Duck
Cuisine

Peking Duck is one of China's most famous dishes, with a history of over six hundred years, originating from the imperial kitchens of the Ming Dynasty. It is roasted in a hung oven using fruitwood, re...

Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles
Cuisine

Hot dry noodles are the most representative breakfast delicacy in Wuhan, Hubei, and are hailed as one of China's five famous noodles. The alkaline noodles are first boiled, then tossed with oil and co...

Oil-splashed Noodles
Cuisine

Youpo noodles are a traditional pasta dish from the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi. Hand-pulled wide noodles are boiled, then topped with chili powder, chopped scallions, and minced garlic. A ladle of si...

Shadow
Movie · 2018 · 7.3 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

"Shadow" is a 2018 ink-wash martial arts film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Deng Chao and Sun Li. It tells the story of the power struggle between the fictional Pei Kingdom's military commander Zi...

King of Comedy
Movie · 1999 · 8.8 · Dir: Stephen Chow, Lee Lik-chi

"King of Comedy" is a 1999 comedy film directed by and starring Stephen Chow, with Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok, and Ng Man-tat in leading roles. It tells the story of the persistent pursuit of performin...

Chinese Wine Culture
Culture

China's history of brewing alcohol spans over five thousand years, from the ritual wines of the Shang Dynasty to the poetic inspiration found in Tang Dynasty verses where a hundred poems flowed with a...

Taihu Lake, Wuxi
Travel

Taihu Lake is one of China's five largest freshwater lakes, spanning the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, with an area of 2,427 square kilometers. The lakeshore in Wuxi is the most essential tourist...

If You Are the One
Movie · 2008 · 7.3 · Dir: Feng Xiaogang

"If You Are the One" is a 2008 New Year comedy film directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Ge You, Shu Qi, and Fan Wei. It tells the romantic story of Qin Fen, a returnee from abroad, who meets flight at...

Take a shower
Movie · 1999 · 8.4 · Dir: Zhang Yang

"Shower" is a 1999 family drama film directed by Zhang Yang, starring Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, and Jiang Wu. It tells a heartwarming story about a bathhouse owner in old Beijing and his two sons. With a Dou...

Yangzhou fried rice
Cuisine

Yangzhou fried rice is one of China's four famous rice dishes, originating from the Sui Dynasty with a history of over 1,400 years. It is primarily made with rice and stir-fried with a variety of ingr...

Mobile phone
Movie · 2003 · 7.4 · Dir: Feng Xiaogang

"Cell Phone" is a 2003 New Year comedy film directed by Feng Xiaogang and written by Liu Zhenyun, starring Ge You, Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, and Fan Bingbing. The film tells the story of Yan Shouyi, a famo...

Chinese oil-paper umbrella
Culture

The oil-paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft, made entirely by hand with a frame of hand-cut bamboo strips and a canopy of cotton paper coated with tung oil. It has a history spanning ov...

Baozi
Cuisine

Baozi is a traditional Chinese steamed bun, said to have been invented by Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period. It is made by wrapping various fillings in fermented dough and steaming. From Ti...

Tang suit
Culture

Tang suit is a modern representation of traditional Chinese attire, evolving from the Qing Dynasty's mandarin jacket with a front opening and incorporating Western tailoring techniques. It is characte...

Fugui
Drama · 2005 · 9.5 · Dir: Zhu Zheng

"Fu Gui" is a 33-episode period drama that aired in 2005, adapted from Yu Hua's novel "To Live." Directed by Zhu Zheng and starring Chen Chuang and Liu Mintao, it follows the life journey of the wealt...

Chinese kites
Culture

China is the birthplace of kites, with a history dating back over 2,400 years. Weifang in Shandong Province is known as China's kite capital, and the craftsmanship of Weifang kites was included in the...

Spring rolls
Cuisine

Spring rolls are a traditional Chinese seasonal food, also known as spring pancakes or thin pancakes. They originated from the Five-Spice Plate of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and evolved through the Tang ...

Erhu
Culture

The erhu is a representative of traditional Chinese bowed string instruments, originating from the Xi Qin of the northern nomadic peoples during the Tang Dynasty, with a history of over a thousand yea...

Assassination
Drama · 2005 · 9.0 · Dir: Liu Yunlong

"Plot Against" is a spy-themed television series that aired in 2005, directed and starring Liu Yunlong, with Gao Ming, Song Chunli, Chen Shu, and Wang Baoqiang joining the cast. The entire series cons...

Chinese Chess
Culture

Chinese Chess is a two-player competitive board game with a history of over a thousand years, often referred to alongside Go as one of China's two major board games. The board consists of nine vertica...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Cuisine

Lanzhou Beef Noodle was first created in 1915 by Hui Muslim Ma Baozi. It emphasizes "one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow," meaning clear broth, white radish, red chili oil, green ...

Cliff
Drama · 2012 · 8.4 · Dir: Liu Jin

"The Cliff" is a spy-themed television series that aired in 2012, directed by Liu Jin and written by Quan Yongxian. It stars Zhang Jiayi, Song Jia, Cheng Yu, and Yong Mei. The story revolves around Co...

Chinese Abacus and Abacus Calculation
Culture

Abacus calculation is a traditional Chinese technique for mathematical computation using the abacus, hailed as China's fifth great invention. The prototype of the abacus can be traced back to the East...

Guilin Rice Noodles
Cuisine

Guilin Rice Noodles are a traditional and renowned snack from Guilin, Guangxi, with a long history. They are made from high-quality rice noodles served with a unique brine sauce, pickled beans, pickle...

Hidden Corner
Drama · 2020 · 8.8 · Dir: Xin Shuang

"The Bad Kids" is a 2020 crime suspense web series produced by iQIYI's "Light On" theater, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, Zhang Songwen, and Liu Lin. Adapted from Zijin Ch...

Twenty-Four Hours in Chang'an
Drama · 2019 · 8.1 · Dir: Cao Dun

"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a 2019 historical suspense drama directed by Cao Dun, starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi, adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Cha...

Four Treasures of the Study
Culture

The Four Treasures of the Study refer to the four traditional Chinese tools for calligraphy and painting: brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, which originated during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. ...

Chaoshan Beef Hotpot
Cuisine

Chaoshan beef hotpot is characterized by fresh beef that is sliced and cooked immediately, with the beef meticulously divided into different parts. The clear broth base maximizes the retention of the ...

Young Blood
Drama · 2019 · 7.8 · Dir: Yi Zheng, Wang Fei

"Great Youth in Song Dynasty" is a 2019 historical mystery drama directed by Yi Zheng and Wang Fei, written by Wang Juan, and starring Zhang Xincheng and Zhou Yutong. Set during the Qingli era of the ...

Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Travel

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang were first constructed in 366 AD, located on the cliff face of the eastern Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu. They represent the world’s most historically continuous and ...

Jingdezhen porcelain
Culture

Jingdezhen is the porcelain capital of China, with a history of porcelain-making spanning over a thousand years. Its four famous types of porcelain—blue and white, famille rose, colored glaze, and exq...

Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows in Changlin
Drama · 2017 · 8.4 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Li Xue

"Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows in Changlin" is a 2017 historical fantasy drama, created by the original team behind "Nirvana in Fire," directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, with screenplay by Hai Ya...

Chinese Kung Fu
Culture

Chinese Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, is a comprehensive system of combat and wellness practices developed by the Chinese nation over thousands of years of practice. Shaolin Kung Fu and...

Rougamo
Cuisine

Roujiamo is a famous snack from Shaanxi, known as the Chinese hamburger. It is made with braised pork in a white pita bun, featuring a crispy bun and savory meat that is rich but not greasy. Its histo...

Mount Emei
Travel

Mount Emei is located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, and is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, known as the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Its highest peak, Wanfo Summit, stan...

The Wind Guardians
Drama · 2020 · 7.9 · Dir: Zhang Yibai, Han Yan

"*The Day We Lit Up the Sky*" is a 2020 youth campus drama directed by Zhang Yibai, starring Peng Yuchang, Zhang Jingyi, Liang Jingkang, and Zhang Youhao. Set against the backdrop of Chongqing, it tel...

Chinese Seal Engraving
Culture

Chinese seal carving is a unique engraving art that uses stone as its material, carving knives as tools, and Chinese characters as its representation, with a history of over 3,000 years. It was inscri...

Changsha Stinky Tofu
Cuisine

Changsha Stinky Tofu is the most representative street snack in Hunan, known for its pungent smell yet delicious taste, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. It originated from the Jiang Family ...

Wuyishan
Travel

Wuyi Mountain is located in the northern part of Fujian Province. In 1999, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, making it the fourth dual heritage site in China. It i...

Joy of Life
Drama · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Hao

"Joy of Life" is a phenomenal 2019 historical drama directed by Sun Hao, written by Wang Juan, and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang. Adapted from Mao Ni's novel of the same nam...

Liuzhou Luosifen
Cuisine

Liuzhou Luosifen is a specialty snack from Liuzhou, Guangxi, renowned nationwide for its unique sour, spicy, fresh, refreshing, and piping-hot flavor. It smells pungent but tastes delicious, with sour...

Huangshan
Travel

Mount Huangshan is located in the southern part of Anhui Province and is renowned worldwide for its five wonders: unique pine trees, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. It was ...

The Long Season
Drama · 2023 · 9.4 · Dir: Xin Shuang

"The Long Season" is a 2023 life suspense drama directed by Xin Shuang, starring Fan Wei, Qin Hao, and Chen Minghao. Set against the backdrop of the reform of state-owned enterprises in Northeast Chin...

Moutai and Chinese Baijiu Culture
Culture

Moutai is a sauce-aroma baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou, with a brewing history of over 2,000 years, making it one of China's four famous liquors. The craftsmanship of Moutai production is rec...

Nanxiang Steamed Bun
Cuisine

Nanxiang Steamed Bun was founded in 1871 in Nanxiang Town, Jiading, Shanghai, renowned for its thin skin, ample filling, fresh juice, and beautiful shape. The non-fermented dough is wrapped around a f...

Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village
Travel

Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village is located in Leishan County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou. It is the largest Miao ethnic settlement in China and even the world, with over 1,468 households and more th...

The Knockout
Drama · 2023 · 8.5 · Dir: Xu Jizhou

"The Knockout" is the 2023 CCTV New Year drama, directed by Xu Jizhou and starring Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong, Wu Gang, and Ni Dahong. It tells the story of the 20-year battle between police o...

Daocheng Yading
Travel

Daocheng Yading is located in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province and is known as the last pure land on the blue planet. Within the scenic area, three snow-capped mountains are...

Chinese silk
Culture

Chinese silk has a history of five thousand years and is one of the most representative inventions of Chinese civilization. From the legend of Leizu's sericulture and silk reeling to the opening of th...

Jianbing guozi
Cuisine

Jianbing Guozi is the most representative traditional breakfast snack in Tianjin. It consists of a thin mung bean flour crepe wrapped around an egg, a deep-fried dough stick (guozi), and a crispy crac...

The Age of Awakening
Drama · 2021 · 9.3 · Dir: Zhang Yongxin

*The Age of Awakening* is a major revolutionary historical drama released in 2021, with a Douban rating of 9.3. Directed by Zhang Yongxin and starring Yu Hewei, Zhang Tong, and Zhang Wanyi, it is set ...

Zhangye Danxia Landform
Travel

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, located in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, is renowned as one of the seven most beautiful Danxia landforms in China. Formed over hundreds of millio...

Peking Duck
Cuisine

Peking Roast Duck is one of China's most representative traditional and famous dishes, with a history of over six hundred years. It is primarily prepared in two major styles: open-fire roasting over f...

Chinese Paper Cutting
Culture

Chinese paper-cutting is an intricate art of creating hollowed-out patterns on paper using scissors or carving knives, with a history spanning over 1,500 years. It is one of the most widespread folk a...

The World
Drama · 2022 · 8.4 · Dir: Li Lu

"A Lifelong Journey" is the 2022 CCTV New Year drama, directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Tao. It is adapted from the Mao Dun Literature Prize-winning novel of th...

Guilin landscape
Travel

Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven, located in the northeastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, renowned worldwide for its typical karst topography. The 83-kilometer stretch o...

Chongqing Hotpot
Cuisine

Sichuan-Chongqing hotpot is the most representative style of Chinese hotpot, renowned for its spicy, numbing, fresh, and aromatic flavors. Chongqing tripe hotpot originated from the "water eight piece...

Chinese Tea Culture
Culture

China is the homeland of tea, with a history of tea drinking spanning over four thousand years, and tea culture permeates every aspect of Chinese life. From West Lake Longjing to Yunnan Pu'er, from Ti...

Thirty Thousand Miles from Chang'an
Movie · 2023 · 8.3 · Dir: Xie Junwei, Zou Jing

"Chang'an 30,000 Li" is a 2023 historical animated film produced by Light Chaser Animation, with a Douban rating of 8.3 and box office earnings exceeding 1.7 billion yuan. Centered on the friendship b...

Jiuzhaigou
Travel

Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. It is renowned worldwide for its five wonders: emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-c...

Shanghai Xiaolongbao
Cuisine

Xiaolongbao is the most representative traditional snack in Shanghai, originating from Nanxiang Town in Jiading during the Qing Dynasty, renowned for its thin skin and juicy filling. The addition of a...

Chinese Go
Culture

Go is one of the four major arts of ancient China, with a history of over 4,000 years. The board consists of a 19×19 grid with 361 intersections, and no two games of black and white stones have ever b...

White Night
Drama · 2017 · 8.9 · Dir: Wang Wei

"Day and Night" is a 2017 suspense web series with a Douban rating of 8.9, directed by Wang Wei. Pan Yueming plays twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu. The older brother suffers from a fear of...

Lijiang Ancient City
Travel

The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It was initially built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, with a history of over 800 years, and is a famous tourist destina...

Kung Pao Chicken
Cuisine

Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Sichuan dish created by Ding Baozhen, a prominent official of the late Qing Dynasty, and named after his title "Taizi Shaobao" (Junior Guardian of the Heir Apparent). The...

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Culture

Blue and white porcelain represents the pinnacle of Chinese ceramic art. It is created by painting designs with cobalt blue pigment, which contains cobalt oxide, onto a white porcelain body. After hig...

The Great Rivers
Drama · 2018 · 8.9 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Huang Wei

"Like a Flowing River" is a 2018 TV series themed around China's reform and opening-up, with a Douban rating of 8.9. Directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, and starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian...

The Palace Museum
Travel

The Palace Museum is located in the Forbidden City in Beijing. It served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Construction began in 1406, covering an area of 720,000 square meter...

Mapo Tofu
Cuisine

Mapo Tofu is a classic dish of Sichuan cuisine, created by Chen Liu's wife near Wanfu Bridge in Chengdu during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. She was nicknamed "Chen Mapo" due to her pockmarked ...

Chinese Calligraphy
Culture

Chinese calligraphy is a unique art form based on Chinese characters, with a history of over three thousand years. It was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ...

Mountains and Seas Affection
Drama · 2021 · 9.2 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Sun Molong

"Minning Town" is a 2021 poverty-alleviation-themed drama with a 9.2 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and Sun Molong, starring Huang Xuan, Zhang Jiayi, Yan Ni, and Reyizha. It tells the true s...

Mount Tai
Travel

Mount Tai is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province. As the foremost of China's Five Great Mountains and the "Number One Mountain under Heaven," it stands at an elevation of 1,545 meters. Since the...

Twice-cooked pork
Cuisine

Twice-cooked pork is considered the king of Sichuan cuisine, named for its cooking method where pork belly is first boiled and then stir-fried twice in the wok. Stir-fried with garlic sprouts and Pixi...

Chinese Tai Chi
Culture

Tai Chi originated in Chenjiagou, Wen County, Henan Province in the mid-17th century. It was created by Chen Wangting and has a history of nearly 400 years. In 2020, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Repre...

Kite
Drama · 2017 · 8.8 · Dir: Liu Yunlong

"Kite" is a 2017 spy drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed and starring Liu Yunlong, who plays Zheng Yaoxian, an underground Communist Party member infiltrating the Kuomintang's military intelli...

West Lake, Hangzhou
Travel

West Lake in Hangzhou is China's most culturally rich lake landscape, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The Ten Scenes of West Lake, such as Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, Melting Snow o...

Old Beijing Zhajiang Noodles
Cuisine

Old Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles are the most representative traditional pasta in Beijing. The sauce is made by slowly frying diced pork belly with dried yellow bean paste and sweet bean paste, then to...

Traditional Chinese Medicine
Culture

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the crystallization of wisdom from thousands of years of medical practice in China. It is based on theoretical foundations such as Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, an...

Soldiers Sortie
Drama · 2006 · 9.5 · Dir: Kang Honglei

"Soldiers Sortie" is a 2006 military-themed drama with a 9.5 rating on Douban, directed by Kang Honglei, written by Lan Xiaolong, and starring Wang Baoqiang, Chen Sicheng, Duan Yihong, and Zhang Yi. I...

Phoenix Ancient Town
Travel

Fenghuang Ancient Town is located in Xiangxi, Hunan, with the Tuo River flowing through it. The Miao ethnic stilt houses on both banks are reflected in the water, earning it the reputation as the most...

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin
Cuisine

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin is a classic traditional Chinese dish that originated in the Song Dynasty. It is made by coating pork tenderloin in batter, deep-frying it twice, and then drizzling it w...

Kunqu Opera of China
Culture

Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, renowned as the "ancestor and teacher of all operas." It originated in Kunshan, Jiangsu, during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. In 2001...

Parental Love
Drama · 2014 · 9.5 · Dir: Kong Sheng

"Parents' Love" is a 2014 family period drama with a 9.5 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and starring Guo Tao and Mei Ting. It tells the love story of naval officer Jiang Defu and capitalist ...

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain
Travel

Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest of Hunan Province. It is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and a Global Geopark, renowned for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. The Tianmen ...

Dongpo Pork
Cuisine

Dongpo Pork is a famous Hangzhou dish named after the Northern Song Dynasty literary figure Su Dongpo. It is made by slowly braising skin-on pork belly with Shaoxing rice wine, soy sauce, and rock sug...

Chinese Guqin
Culture

The guqin, also known as the seven-stringed zither, is one of China's oldest plucked string instruments with a history of over three thousand years. The典故 of "high mountains and flowing waters meeting...

The Great Ming Dynasty 1566
Drama · 2007 · 9.8 · Dir: Zhang Li

"The Great Ming Dynasty 1566" is a 2007 domestic historical drama rated 9.8 on Douban, considered the pinnacle of its genre. Directed by Zhang Li and written by Liu Heping, it stars Chen Baoguo as Emp...

Xiamen Gulangyu
Travel

Gulangyu is a landmark island in Xiamen, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. It is renowned as the "Garden on the Sea," "Island of Pianos," and "Museum of International Architecture." T...

Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork
Cuisine

Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Sichuan dish. Despite its name, it contains no fish—the “fish flavor” comes from pickled chili peppers and a sweet-and-sour seasoning that mimics the savory ar...

Chinese Peking Opera
Culture

Peking Opera is a quintessential Chinese art form with a history of over 200 years, integrating the four skills of singing, reciting, acting, and martial arts, along with the four role types of sheng,...

Drawing the Sword
Drama · 2005 · 9.5 · Dir: Zhang Qian, Chen Jian

"Drawing Sword" is a 2005 war-themed drama with a Douban rating of 9.5, directed by Zhang Qian and Chen Jian, starring Li Youbin as Li Yunlong. It tells the legendary military career of Li Yunlong, co...

Qiandao Lake
Travel

Qiandao Lake is located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As a national 5A-level scenic area, it features 1,078 emerald-green islands scattered across its surface, with water quality con...

Liuzhou Luosifen
Cuisine

Luosifen is the most representative specialty snack of Liuzhou, Guangxi, known for its spicy, refreshing, savory, sour, and piping-hot flavors. The broth, simmered from river snails, is paired with ri...

Dragon Boat Festival
Culture

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China's four major traditional festivals, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, with a history of over 2,000 years. It commemorates the patriotic poe...

Lurking
Drama · 2008 · 9.5 · Dir: Jiang Wei, Fu Wei

"Lurk" is a spy drama that premiered in 2008, with a Douban rating of 9.5. Directed by Jiang Wei and starring Sun Honglei and Yao Chen, it tells the story of Yu Zecheng, a military intelligence agent ...

Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Travel

The Mogao Caves are located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, and were first constructed in 366 AD. They are the world's largest and most comprehensive existing Buddhist art sanctuary. Currently, there are...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup
Cuisine

Lanzhou Beef Noodle is hailed as China's premier noodle dish, originally created by Hui Muslim Ma Baozi in the late Qing Dynasty. It emphasizes "one clear, two white, three red, four green, and five y...

Chinese Acupuncture
Culture

Chinese acupuncture is one of the most essential therapeutic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Based on the theory of meridians, it regulates the flow of qi and blood by stimulating specific ac...

My Own Swordsman
Drama · 2006 · 9.6 · Dir: Shang Jing

"My Own Swordsman" is a 2006 period sitcom with a 9.6 rating on Douban, directed by Shang Jing and written by Ning Caishen. Starring Yan Ni, Yao Chen, and Sha Yi, it is set in the Tongfu Inn in Qixia ...

Chongqing Noodles
Cuisine

Chongqing Noodles are the most representative street food in Chongqing, renowned for their spicy, numbing, fresh, and fragrant flavors, with origins dating back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasti...

Thangka Art
Culture

Thangka is a uniquely distinctive religious scroll painting in Tibetan culture, with a history of over 1,300 years. It involves the use of mineral pigments to depict Buddhist deities and religious sto...

Yellow River
Travel

The Yellow River, with a total length of 5,464 kilometers, is the second longest river in China. It originates from the Bayan Har Mountains in Qinghai, flows through nine provinces and autonomous regi...

Joy of Life
Drama · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Hao

"Joy of Life" is a 2019 historical political drama with a Douban rating of 7.9, directed by Sun Hao and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang. Adapted from Mao Ni's novel of the sam...

Kanas Lake
Travel

Kanas Lake is located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is one of China's deepest alpine freshwater lakes, with water that changes color with the seasons and legends of a lake monster. ...

Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles
Cuisine

Hot dry noodles are Wuhan's most representative local snack, with a history of over eighty years. They are known as one of China's five famous noodles, alongside Shanxi's knife-shaved noodles. The dis...

Chinese Shadow Puppetry
Culture

Shadow puppetry is one of the oldest folk opera arts in China, with a history of over 2,000 years. It involves performing with silhouettes carved from cowhide or donkey hide behind a screen. In 2011, ...

Do you know, do you know? It should be green plump and red slim.
Drama · 2018 · 8.0 · Dir: Zhang Kaizhou

"The Story of Minglan" is a 2018 period family drama with a Douban rating of 8.0, produced by Daylight Entertainment and directed by Zhang Kaizhou. Starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong,...

Huangshan
Travel

Mount Huangshan is located in the southern part of Anhui Province and is renowned worldwide for its four wonders: uniquely shaped pines, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Its highest peak...

Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
Cuisine

Dandan Noodles are one of the most representative traditional snacks in Chengdu, Sichuan. They were created by a street vendor from Zigong during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and got their ...

Chinese Guzheng
Culture

The Guzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with a history of over 2,500 years. It originated in the Qin region during the Warring States period, hence it is also known as the Qin Z...

The Story of Zhen Huan in the Harem
Drama · 2011 · 9.4 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong

"Empresses in the Palace" is a 2011 masterpiece of palace intrigue drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Sun Li, Chen Jianbin, and Ada Choi. The 76-episode series ...

Mount Lu
Travel

Mount Lu is located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, renowned worldwide for its grandeur, uniqueness, steepness, and beauty. It was inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List in 1996. Li Bai’s f...

Guangdong Morning Tea
Cuisine

Cantonese morning tea is the most prominent representative of Cantonese cuisine, traceable back to the Erli Teahouse during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty. The "one pot of tea with two dim su...

Chinese Chess
Culture

Chinese chess has a history of several thousand years, originating from the Liubo game during the Warring States period and taking its modern form in the Tang Dynasty. The board design featuring the "...

Nirvana in Fire
Drama · 2015 · 9.4 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Li Xue

"Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 historical political drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, starring Hu Ge, Liu Tao, and Wang Kai. Adapted from Hai Yan's novel of the same n...

Mount Emei
Travel

Mount Emei is located in Leshan, Sichuan, and is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, serving as the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra. Its highest peak, Wanfo Summit, stands at an elevation ...

Xi'an Roujiamo
Cuisine

Xi'an Roujiamo, also known as Lazi Roujiamo, features a crispy, tender, and non-greasy filling of stewed meat inside a white bun. The bun is characterized by its golden ring, tiger-back shape, and chr...

Chinese herbal medicine
Culture

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine is the core method of treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a history spanning thousands of years. Li Shizhen spent 27 years compiling the "Compendium of ...

My Chief and My Regiment
Drama · 2009 · 9.5 · Dir: Kang Honglei

"My Chief and My Regiment" is a 2009 war drama with a 9.5 rating on Douban, directed by Kang Honglei and written by Lan Xiaolong, starring Duan Yihong and Zhang Yi. It tells the tragic story of a grou...

Wudang Mountains
Travel

Wudang Mountain is located in Shiyan, Hubei, and is one of China's four major Taoist sacred mountains, as well as the birthplace of Tai Chi. In 1994, its ancient architectural complex was inscribed as...

Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken
Cuisine

Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken) is a representative dish of Shawan County in Xinjiang, created in the 1980s by Sichuan-born chef Li Shilin to meet the demand of long-distance truck drivers for a hearty, a...

Chinese Embroidery
Culture

Chinese embroidery has a history of several thousand years, with the four major renowned styles being Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery, and Shu embroidery. Su embroidery is known for it...

Hidden Corner
Drama · 2020 · 8.8 · Dir: Xin Shuang

"The Bad Kids" is a 2020 suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, and Zhang Songwen. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "Bad Kids," it tells...

Daocheng Yading
Travel

Daocheng Yading is located in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan and is known as the last Shangri-La. The three sacred mountains—Xiannairi at 6,032 meters, Yangmaiyong at 5,958 meters,...

Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles
Cuisine

Daoxiao Noodles are the most representative pasta in Shanxi and one of China's five major types of noodles. Legend has it that they originated in the Yuan Dynasty, where a special blade is used to sli...

Chinese Seal Engraving
Culture

Chinese seal carving is a unique engraving art that uses stone as its material, carving knives as tools, and Chinese characters as its representation, with a history of over 3,000 years. It was inscri...

The Long Night
Drama · 2020 · 9.0 · Dir: Chen Yifu

"The Long Night" is a 2020 suspense drama with a 9.0 rating on Douban, directed by Chen Yifu and starring Liao Fan, Bai Yu, and Tan Zhuo. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "The Long Night," it tells the...

Qinghai Lake
Travel

Qinghai Lake is located in Qinghai Province and is China's largest inland saltwater lake, covering an area of approximately 4,543 square kilometers. The Erlangjian Scenic Area is a national 5A-level t...

Chaoshan Beef Hotpot
Cuisine

Chaoshan beef hotpot originated in the Chaoshan region of Guangdong and is known for its freshly sliced beef and light beef bone broth. The beef is divided into more than ten specific cuts, including ...

Guangdong Lion Dance
Culture

Guangdong Lion Dance, also known as Southern Lion, is the most representative school of Chinese lion dance culture, originating from Foshan, Guangdong. It was included in the national intangible cultu...

All is Well
Drama · 2019 · 7.7 · Dir: Jian Chuanxu

"All Is Well" is a 2019 urban family drama with a Douban rating of 7.7, produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Jian Chuanhe, and starring Yao Chen, Ni Dahong, and Guo Jingfei. Adapted from A ...

Hulunbuir Grassland
Travel

The Hulunbuir Grassland is located in the northeastern part of Inner Mongolia and is one of the world's four major grasslands, acclaimed as the finest grassland on Earth. The Morigele River is known a...

Shanghai Soup Dumplings
Cuisine

Nanxiang Steamed Bun was created by Huang Mingxian in 1871 in Nanxiang Town, Jiading, Shanghai. It features thin skin, generous filling, and a delicious, savory broth. Each bun has at least 14 pleats,...

Chinese Paper Cutting
Culture

Chinese paper cutting has a history of over 1,500 years and was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. It involves cutting or carving patt...

The Long Season
Drama · 2023 · 9.4 · Dir: Xin Shuang

"The Long Season" is a 2023 suspense drama with a Douban rating of 9.4, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Fan Wei, Qin Hao, and Chen Minghao. It tells the story of a dismembered corpse case spanning...

Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan
Travel

Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan is located in Hunan and was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage site in 1992. Its quartz sandstone peak forest landscape is exceptionally rare in the world, with over 3,000 ro...

Peking Duck
Cuisine

Beijing Roast Duck has a history of over 600 years and is divided into two major styles: the hung-oven roast duck (established by Quanjude in 1864) and the closed-oven roast duck (from Bianyifang). It...

Traditional Chinese Massage
Culture

Tui Na massage is an important therapeutic method in traditional Chinese medicine, involving manual techniques applied to the body's meridians and acupoints to treat diseases, with a history of over 2...

White Night
Drama · 2017 · 8.9 · Dir: Wang Wei

"Day and Night" is a 2017 suspense web series with a Douban rating of 8.9, directed by Wang Wei. Pan Yueming plays twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu. A massacre makes the younger brother a w...

Jiuzhaigou
Travel

Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province and was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage site in 1992. It is renowned for its six wonders: alpine lake...

Kung Pao Chicken
Cuisine

Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Sichuan dish that originated from Guizhou cuisine, evolved through Shandong cuisine, and was finalized in Sichuan cuisine, featuring a spicy and sweet lychee-like flavor....

Chinese calligraphy
Culture

Chinese calligraphy is a unique art form based on Chinese characters, with a history of over 3,000 years. The five major script styles—Seal Script, Clerical Script, Regular Script, Running Script, and...

Joy of Life Season 2
Drama · 2024 · 7.3 · Dir: Sun Hao

"Joy of Life Season 2" is a historical political drama that premiered in May 2024. Directed by Sun Hao, it stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and Chen Daoming. Continuing from the first season, the story fol...

Guilin Yangshuo
Travel

Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven, and Yangshuo's landscape is the finest in Guilin. Guilin, located in Guangxi, is world-renowned for its karst peak forest topography and was inscribed as...

Mapo Tofu
Cuisine

Mapo Tofu is a classic Sichuan dish created by Chen Mapo in Chengdu during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, known for its numbing, spicy, savory, and piping-hot flavors. It features tender tofu pa...

Chinese Go
Culture

Go, originating in China with a history of over 4,000 years, is one of the four traditional arts of qin (music), qi (Go), shu (calligraphy), and hua (painting). Legend has it that Emperor Yao invented...

Beginning
Drama · 2022 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Molong

"Reset" is a 2022 infinite flow suspense drama with a Douban rating of 7.9, directed by Sun Molong and starring Bai Jingting and Zhao Jinmai. It tells the story of two ordinary people who, after a bus...

Phoenix Ancient Town
Travel

Fenghuang Ancient Town is located in Xiangxi, Hunan Province. It was first built during the Tang Dynasty and named after the phoenix-shaped mountain to its southwest. The Tuo River flows through the t...

Twice-cooked pork
Cuisine

Twice-cooked pork is the king of Sichuan cuisine and the most classic home-style dish in Sichuan. It is made by first boiling and then stir-frying pork belly with skin from the hind leg, paired with P...

Chinese Tai Chi
Culture

Tai Chi Chuan originated in Chenjiagou, Wen County, Henan Province during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, created by Chen Wangting, integrating the principles of Yin and Yang from the Book of ...

The World
Drama · 2022 · 8.1 · Dir: Li Lu

"A Lifelong Journey" is a 2022 family period drama with an 8.1 rating on Douban, directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Tao. Adapted from Liang Xiaosheng’s Mao Dun L...

Potala Palace
Travel

The Potala Palace is situated on the Red Hill at an altitude of 3,700 meters in Lhasa, Tibet. It was initially built in the 7th century by Songtsen Gampo to welcome Princess Wencheng. Combining palace...

Boiled Fish
Cuisine

Water-boiled fish is a classic Sichuan and Chongqing dish that originated in Chongqing and gained nationwide popularity in the 1990s. It features tender fish slices served on a bed of bean sprouts, to...

Chinese Tea Culture
Culture

Chinese tea culture has a history of thousands of years, with Lu Yu's "The Classic of Tea" being the world's first specialized tea monograph. In 2022, traditional Chinese tea processing techniques wer...

The Knockout
Drama · 2023 · 8.5 · Dir: Xu Jizhou

"The Knockout" is a 2023 anti-crime investigative drama with a Douban rating of 8.5, directed by Xu Jizhou and starring Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen. It tells the story of the 20-year battle between pol...

Shangri-La
Travel

Shangri-La is located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, at an altitude of 3,300 meters. Originally named Zhongdian, it was renamed Shangri-La in 2001. Songzanlin Monastery, the largest ...

Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork
Cuisine

Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Sichuan dish, with its most distinctive feature being the taste of fish without any actual fish. It primarily uses shredded pork tenderloin as the main ingredi...

Chinese Ceramics
Culture

Chinese ceramics have a history of thousands of years, with Jingdezhen being the eternal porcelain capital. Blue and white porcelain, represented by the finest imperial kiln works from the Yuan, Ming,...

Go Where the Wind Blows
Drama · 2023 · 8.8 · Dir: Ding Ziguang

"Meet Yourself" is a 2023 healing pastoral drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Ding Ziguang and starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian. It tells the story of urban white-collar worker Xu Hongdou, w...

Gulangyu
Travel

Gulangyu Island is located in Xiamen, Fujian, covering an area of 1.88 square kilometers. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. The island preserves over a thousand buildings blend...

Husband and Wife Lung Slices
Cuisine

Husband and Wife Lung Slices is a traditional famous dish from Chengdu, Sichuan, and one of the top ten classic Sichuan dishes. In the 1930s, the couple Guo Chaohua and Zhang Tianzheng used leftover b...

Chinese Peking Opera
Culture

Peking Opera is a quintessential Chinese art form with a history of over 200 years. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. The four m...

The Wind Blows from Longxi
Drama · 2022 · 8.2 · Dir: Fu Dongyu, Mao Wei

"Wind Blows from Longxi" is a 2022 period entrepreneurial drama with a Douban rating of 8.2, directed by Fu Dongyu and starring Zhao Liying, Ou Hao, and Li Guangjie. It tells the story of Xu Banxia, w...

Dongpo Pork
Cuisine

Dongpo Pork is the top dish in Hangzhou and one of China's top ten famous dishes. Created by the great Northern Song Dynasty literary figure Su Dongpo, it is made by slowly braising pork belly (half f...

Chinese Kung Fu
Culture

Chinese Kung Fu (martial arts) has a history of thousands of years. Shaolin Kung Fu originated from Bodhidharma at the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song, while Wudang Kung Fu was founded by Zhang Sanfeng. ...

Xishuangbanna
Travel

Xishuangbanna is located in the southernmost part of Yunnan and is China's only tropical rainforest nature reserve. The Dai people are the main ethnic group, and the Water Splashing Festival is the gr...

Blossoms
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: Wong Kar-wai

"Blossoms" is a 2023 urban period drama with a Douban rating of 8.7, directed by Wong Kar-wai and starring Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tiffany Tang, and Xin Zhilei. Adapted from Jin Yucheng's Mao Dun Literature P...

Mount Tai
Travel

Mount Tai is located in central Shandong Province, with its main peak, Yuhuangding, standing at an elevation of 1,545 meters. It is renowned as the foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains and the "First...

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin
Cuisine

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin is one of China's most popular traditional famous dishes, belonging to the Shandong cuisine style. Pork tenderloin is coated in a starch batter, deep-fried until golden ...

Chinese Guqin
Culture

The guqin is China's oldest plucked string instrument, with a history of over 3,000 years. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2003. Wit...

Hidden Corner
Drama · 2020 · 8.8 · Dir: Xin Shuang

"The Bad Kids" is a 2020 suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, and Rong Zishan. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "Bad Kids," it tells t...

Mount Emei
Travel

Mount Emei is located in Leshan, Sichuan, with its main peak, the Golden Summit, standing at an elevation of 3,099 meters. It is one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and is regarded as the bo...

Beijing Zhajiangmian
Cuisine

Zhajiangmian is the most representative traditional noodle dish in Beijing, made by mixing hand-pulled noodles with a meat sauce fried from dried yellow bean paste and sweet bean sauce. The dish empha...

Chinese Chess
Culture

Chinese chess is a traditional Chinese intellectual competitive game with a history of over two thousand years. It was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2008. The board con...

The Age of Awakening
Drama · 2021 · 9.3 · Dir: Zhang Yongxin

"The Awakening Age" is a 2021 historical drama with a 9.3 rating on Douban, directed by Zhang Yongxin and starring Yu Hewei, Zhang Tong, and Hou Jingjian. It depicts the magnificent history of pioneer...

Huangshan
Travel

Mount Huangshan is located in southern Anhui Province, with its main peak, Lotus Peak, standing at an elevation of 1,864.8 meters. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its cultura...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Cuisine

Lanzhou Beef Noodles are hailed as China's number one noodle dish, created by Hui ethnic chef Ma Baozi during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty. The standard is described as "one clear, two white, t...

Chinese Go
Culture

Go is the oldest board game in China, with records dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, spanning thousands of years of history. Played with black and white stones on a 19x1...

The Long Night
Drama · 2020 · 9.0 · Dir: Chen Yifu

"The Long Night" is a 2020 suspense drama with a 9.0 rating on Douban, directed by Chen Yifu and starring Liao Fan, Bai Yu, and Tan Zhuo. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "The Long Night," it tells the...

Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Travel

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang are located on the eastern slope of the Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu Province. Construction began in 366 AD, and today there remain 735 caves, 45,000 square meters o...

Xiaolongbao
Cuisine

Xiaolongbao is the most famous traditional delicacy in Shanghai, also known as Xiaolong mantou. It consists of thin dough wrappers filled with fresh minced pork and savory broth, all steamed to perfec...

Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine
Culture

Acupuncture, a core therapy of traditional Chinese medicine, involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the human body to regulate qi and blood for disease treatment. It was inscribed as ...

Mountains and Seas Affection
Drama · 2021 · 9.2 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Sun Molong

"Minning Town" is a 2021 poverty alleviation-themed drama with a Douban rating of 9.2, directed by Kong Sheng and Sun Molong, starring Huang Xuan, Reyizha, Zhang Jiayi, and Yan Ni. It tells the touchi...

Zhouzhuang
Travel

Zhouzhuang is located in Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, it has a history of over 900 years and is known as China's premier water town. It is a national AAAAA-...

Sichuan Hotpot
Cuisine

Sichuan hotpot originated from the docks along the Jialing River in Chongqing during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, where boatmen and trackers boiled beef offal in a spicy broth. With Sichuan...

Chinese paper-cutting
Culture

Chinese paper-cutting is a folk art that involves creating patterns on paper using scissors or carving knives, with a history dating back to the invention of papermaking during the Han Dynasty. It was...

Twenty-Four Hours in Chang'an
Drama · 2019 · 8.1 · Dir: Cao Dun

"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a 2019 costume suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.1, directed by Cao Dun and starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi. Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same na...

Lijiang Ancient City
Travel

The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang, Yunnan Province. It was initially built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties (13th century) and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 199...

Rougamo
Cuisine

Rougamo is the most representative traditional delicacy in Shaanxi, often referred to as the Chinese hamburger. The Baiji bun is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the braised meat ...

Chinese silk
Culture

Chinese silk has a history of over 5,000 years and is one of the significant inventions of Chinese civilization. The legend of Leizu teaching people to raise silkworms marks its mythical origin, while...

The Great Rivers
Drama · 2018 · 8.8 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Huang Wei

"Like a Flowing River" is a 2018 period drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian, and Tong Yao. It tells the stories of three ...

Ancient City of Pingyao
Travel

Pingyao Ancient City is located in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province. It was first built during the reign of King Xuan of the Western Zhou Dynasty, dating back over 2,800 years. In 1997, it was inscribed as a...

Liuzhou Luosifen
Cuisine

Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodles are the most representative delicacy of Liuzhou, Guangxi, renowned nationwide for their pungent aroma and delicious taste. The rich, milky-white broth is simmered with...

Chinese Baijiu
Culture

Chinese Baijiu is one of the world's six major distilled spirits, with a history of over two thousand years. The production techniques of Moutai liquor were inscribed as a national intangible cultural...

I Am Yu Huanshui
Drama · 2020 · 7.5 · Dir: Sun Molong

"I Am Yu Huanshui" is a 2020 dark comedy short series with a Douban rating of 7.5, directed by Sun Molong and starring Guo Jingfei and Miao Miao. Produced by Daylight Entertainment, it is adapted from...

Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village
Travel

Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village is located in Leishan County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou. It is the largest Miao ethnic settlement in China and even the world, with over 1,468 households and more th...

Jianbing guozi
Cuisine

Jianbing Guozi is the most representative traditional breakfast in Tianjin, consisting of a thin mung bean flour crepe wrapped around a fried dough stick (guozi), served with savory sauce and chopped ...

Chinese Shadow Puppetry
Culture

Chinese shadow puppetry is one of the world's earliest forms of shadow screen cultural entertainment, with a history of over two thousand years. Legend traces its origins to the Western Han Dynasty, u...

All is Well
Drama · 2019 · 7.8 · Dir: Jian Chuanhex

"All Is Well" is a 2019 family drama with a Douban rating of 7.8, directed by Jian Chuanhe and starring Yao Chen, Ni Dahong, and Guo Jingfei. Adapted from A Nai's novel of the same name, it tells the ...

Huangguoshu Waterfall
Travel

Huangguoshu Waterfall is located in Anshun, Guizhou, and is the largest waterfall in Asia, with a height of 77.8 meters and a width of 101 meters. Xu Xiake praised it as "pounding pearls, shattering j...

Yunnan Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles
Cuisine

Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles is the most representative traditional delicacy in Yunnan, originating from Mengzi City. A layer of oil film on the surface of the piping hot chicken broth helps retai...

Chinese lantern
Culture

Chinese lanterns have a history of over two thousand years, originating from the Western Han Dynasty. Red lanterns symbolize celebration, reunion, and auspiciousness, with the Spring Festival and Lant...

The Great Wall
Travel

The Great Wall is China's greatest architectural marvel, initially constructed during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and expanded through dynasties such as Qin, Han, and Ming, with ...

Spring Festival
Culture

The Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China, celebrated on the first day of the lunar new year with a history of over 4,000 years. The Spring Festival travel rush is the wor...

Dumplings
Cuisine

Dumplings are the most representative traditional pasta in China, with a history of over 1,800 years. The dough wrappers encase various fillings, and they can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried. The mos...

The Three-Body Problem
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: Yang Lei

*The Three-Body Problem* is a 2023 sci-fi drama rated 8.7 on Douban, directed by Yang Lei and starring Zhang Luyi and Yu Hewei. Adapted from Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning novel, it tells the story of...

Nirvana in Fire
Drama · 2015 · 9.4 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Li Xue

"Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 historical political drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, starring Hu Ge, Liu Tao, and Wang Kai. Adapted from Hai Yan's web novel, it tells...

The Palace Museum
Travel

The Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the world's largest and most completely preserved ancient complex of woode...

Suzhou Gardens
Travel

Suzhou gardens are the highest representation of Chinese classical garden art, with a history of 2,500 years. The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Canglang Pavil...

The Untamed
Drama · 2019 · 7.7 · Dir: Steve Cheng, Chan Ka Lam

"The Untamed" is a 2019 fantasy drama with a Douban rating of 7.7, starring Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo. Adapted from Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's novel "Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation," it tells the story of ...

Stinky tofu
Cuisine

Stinky tofu is China's most controversial traditional snack, famous nationwide for its pungent smell and delicious taste. It is made by fermenting tofu to produce a unique odor, then frying or steamin...

Chinese chopsticks
Culture

Chinese chopsticks have a history of over 3,000 years and are among the earliest eating utensils in the world. Bamboo and wood are the most common materials, with a traditional shape featuring a round...

Mid-Autumn Festival
Culture

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China's most important traditional holidays, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. Moon gazing and eating mo...

Spring rolls
Cuisine

Spring rolls are one of China's most famous traditional fried snacks, with a history that can be traced back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Thin wrappers are filled with vegetables or meat, rolled into a...

Do you know, do you know? It should be green plump and red slim.
Drama · 2018 · 7.8 · Dir: Zhang Kaizhou

"The Story of Minglan" is a 2018 period family drama with a Douban rating of 7.8, directed by Zhang Kaizhou and starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong. Adapted from the novel of the same ...

Spring Festival couplets
Culture

Spring couplets are pairs of poetic lines written in black ink on red paper, displayed on doorframes during the Chinese New Year period. They originated from peach wood charms, with Emperor Meng Chang...

Tang Dynasty
Culture

The Tang Dynasty (618-907) was one of the most powerful dynasties in Chinese history, marked by peak national strength, cultural prosperity, and tribute from numerous foreign states. The Zhenguan Reig...

Ming Dynasty
Culture

The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was the last unified dynasty in Chinese history established by the Han ethnic group, lasting 276 years and passing through 16 emperors. Zhu Yuanzhang's rise from beggar to...

Qing Dynasty
Culture

The Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) was the last feudal dynasty in China, established by the Manchu people, lasting 276 years and passing through 12 emperors. The Kangxi-Qianlong Prosperous Age marked the fi...

Baozi
Cuisine

Baozi is the most popular traditional Chinese steamed bun, made by wrapping various fillings in fermented dough and steaming them. Legend has it that Zhuge Liang invented baozi as an offering during h...

Chinese kites
Culture

The kite is the most underrated invention beyond the four great inventions of ancient China, with a history of over 2,000 years. It is said that both Mozi and Lu Ban once crafted wooden birds that cou...

Qingming Festival
Culture

Qingming Festival is one of China's four major traditional festivals, observed annually on April 4-6 of the Gregorian calendar. It is a day for tomb-sweeping, ancestor worship, and spring outings. Wit...

Song Dynasty
Culture

The Song Dynasty (960-1279) was the most prosperous period in Chinese history in terms of economy and culture, accounting for over 60% of the world's GDP. Among the Four Great Inventions, the compass,...

Lantern Festival
Culture

The Lantern Festival is the first important festival after the Chinese Spring Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, with a history of over 2,000 years. Its three major customs...

Kung Pao Chicken
Cuisine

Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most famous Sichuan dishes in China and one of the three must-order dishes in overseas Chinese restaurants. It was invented by Ding Baozhen, the governor of Sichuan duri...

Qin Dynasty
Culture

The Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC) was the first unified centralized empire in Chinese history. Though it lasted only 15 years, its influence was profound. Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, unified the six states ...

Han Dynasty
Culture

The Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) was the first golden age in Chinese history, lasting 422 years and divided into the Western Han and Eastern Han periods. The names of the Han ethnic group, Chinese char...

Five-spice powder
Cuisine

Five-spice powder is one of the most fundamental seasonings in Chinese cuisine, made by grinding and blending five or more spices. The basic recipe includes Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, ...

Warring States Period
Culture

The Warring States period (475-221 BCE) was the era of greatest intellectual freedom and most dynamic talent in Chinese history. Seven powerful states vied for supremacy, and a hundred schools of thou...

Dragon Boat Festival
Culture

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China's four major traditional festivals, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, with a history of over 2,500 years. It commemorates the patriotic poe...

Chinese Feng Shui
Culture

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese environmental philosophy and spatial planning discipline with a history of over 3,000 years. Its core principle is the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature,...

Mapo Tofu
Cuisine

Mapo Tofu is one of Sichuan's most famous representative dishes, originating in Chengdu during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. Created by Chen Mapo, it adheres to the highest standards characteri...

Three Kingdoms period
Culture

The Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD) is one of the most legendary eras in Chinese history. The three powers of Wei, Shu, and Wu stood in a tripartite balance, with Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan as ...

Chinese painting
Culture

Chinese painting (Guohua) is a traditional Chinese art form with a history of over 2,000 years. It centers on ink and wash, emphasizing vivid spirit and rhythm, and the idea preceding the brush. Lands...

Chinese Zodiac
Culture

The Chinese zodiac is a unique chronological system in China, represented by twelve animals—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig—which cycle every twelve y...

Stir-fried noodles
Cuisine

Chow Mein is one of the most popular noodle dishes in China and one of the three must-order staple foods in overseas Chinese restaurants (alongside fried rice and lo mein). Noodles are stir-fried over...

Double Ninth Festival
Culture

The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, with a history of over two thousand years. Its four major customs are climbing heights,...

Tangyuan
Cuisine

Tangyuan is the most symbolic Chinese dessert, made by kneading glutinous rice flour into balls and boiling them. It is a must-eat food during the Lantern Festival and the Winter Solstice, symbolizing...

Chinese Opera
Culture

Chinese opera is one of the world's three ancient theatrical traditions (alongside Greek tragedy and comedy, and Indian Sanskrit drama), with a history of over 800 years. Peking Opera, representing th...

Chinese knot
Culture

The Chinese knot is a unique hand-woven craft in China, created by weaving a single silk thread into various patterns. With a history spanning thousands of years, it originated from the ancient practi...

Spring Festival Gala
Culture

The Spring Festival Gala, also known as the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, has been broadcast annually on Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983 and is the most-watched television program in China. Watching th...

Guzheng
Culture

The Guzheng is one of China's oldest plucked string instruments, with a history of over 2,500 years. It became popular in the Qin State during the Warring States period, hence it is also called the Qi...

Joy of Life
Drama · 2019 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Hao

"Joy of Life" is a 2019 historical political drama with a 7.9 rating on Douban, directed by Sun Hao and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang. Adapted from Mao Ni's novel of the sam...

Returning to Dust
Movie · 2022 · 8.4 · Dir: Li Ruijun

"Return to Dust" is a 2022 art-house film with a Douban rating of 8.4, directed by Li Ruijun and starring Hai Qing and Wu Renlin. It tells the love story of two marginalized farmers in rural Northwest...

The Legend of the White Snake
Culture

The Legend of the White Snake is one of China's four great folk tales, originating from the Tang Dynasty. It tells the love story between the snake demon Bai Suzhen and the mortal Xu Xian. Key plot po...

Sichuan pepper
Cuisine

Sichuan Pepper is a uniquely Chinese numbing and spicy spice with over 3,000 years of usage history. Its distinctive numbing sensation comes from sanshool, which is not spiciness but a tingling numbne...

Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai
Culture

The Legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (Liang Zhu) is one of China's four great folktales, hailed as the Eastern Romeo and Juliet. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Zhu Yingtai disguised herself as ...

The Great Wall - Badaling and Mutianyu
Travel

The Badaling Great Wall and the Mutianyu Great Wall are the two most famous sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. Badaling is the earliest opened Great Wall scenic area, famous for the saying, "He wh...

Empresses in the Palace
Drama · 2011 · 9.4 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong

"Empresses in the Palace" is a 2011 masterpiece of palace intrigue drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Sun Li, Chen Jianbin, Ada Choi, and Jiang Xin. Adapted fro...

Gongfu tea
Cuisine

Kung Fu Tea (Gongfu Tea) is the most exquisite tea art in China, originating in the Song Dynasty and flourishing in the Chaoshan and Southern Fujian regions. It involves small teapots and cups, emphas...

Meng Jiangnu Weeps at the Great Wall
Culture

The Legend of Meng Jiangnu Weeping at the Great Wall is one of China's four major folk tales. It tells the story of a woman named Meng Jiangnu during the Qin Dynasty who traveled a thousand miles to s...

Chinese Origami
Culture

Origami originated in China as a natural art form following the invention of paper. Its prototype existed during the Western Han Dynasty and later spread to Japan with papermaking technology, where it...

Diary of Eerie Tang Dynasty: Journey to the West
Drama · 2024 · 8.6 · Dir: 柏杉

In the year 712 AD, Emperor Ruizong of Tang changed the reign title to Yanhe. The Tang Dynasty remained prosperous across the world, yet beneath the splendor, undercurrents were stirring. Lu Lingfeng,...

Water Margin
Culture

"Water Margin" is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It is a heroic legend written by the author Shi Nai'an during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The entire book de...

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Culture

*Romance of the Three Kingdoms* is one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. It is a historical novel written by the novelist Luo Guanzhong during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The 120-cha...

Dream of the Red Chamber
Culture

"Dream of the Red Chamber" is the foremost of China's Four Great Classical Novels, written by the Qing Dynasty author Cao Xueqin. The complete work consists of 120 chapters, with the first 80 chapters...

Lust, Caution
Movie · 2007 · 8.7 · Dir: Ang Lee

"Lust, Caution" is a spy romance film directed by Ang Lee, adapted from Eileen Chang's short story of the same name. Set in Shanghai and Hong Kong in the 1940s, the story follows a group of patriotic ...

Chinese Dragon
Culture

The Chinese dragon is the most significant totem and symbol in Chinese culture, representing auspiciousness, power, and prosperity. From the jade dragon of the Hongshan Culture in the Neolithic Age to...

The Art of War
Culture

"The Art of War" is a military classic written by the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Wu during the late Spring and Autumn period, approximately 2,500 years ago. It is the world's oldest extan...

Shaolin Temple
Travel

Shaolin Temple is located at the foot of Wuru Peak on Mount Song in Dengfeng City, Henan Province. It was first built in the 19th year of the Taihe era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (495 AD) and is the ...

Hi, Mom
Movie · 2021 · 7.7 · Dir: Jia Ling

"Hi, Mom" is a 2021 Chinese comedy film written, directed, and starring Jia Ling, adapted from her real-life experiences. The story follows Jia Xiaoling, who travels back to 1981 after her mother unex...

Yangtze River
Travel

The Yangtze River is the largest river in China, the longest river in Asia, and the third-longest river in the world, with a total length of approximately 6,300 kilometers and a drainage area of 1.808...

Wolf Warrior 2
Movie · 2017 · 7.1 · Dir: Wu Jing

"Wolf Warrior 2" is a 2017 action military film directed by and starring Wu Jing. It has a Douban rating of 7.1 and grossed 5.681 billion yuan at the box office in mainland China. It was the first fil...

Chengdu
Travel

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, boasting a 4,500-year history of civilization and 2,300 years of city development. It was designated by UNESCO as the first City of Gastronomy in Asia (2010...

Xi'an
Travel

Xi'an, anciently known as Chang'an, is the foremost of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals. It served as the capital for 13 successive dynasties and boasts world-class cultural heritage sites such as ...

Hangzhou
Travel

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province, renowned worldwide for its West Lake. As the saying goes, "Above is paradise, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou." West Lake was inscribed as a UNESCO World He...

Chongqing
Travel

Chongqing is one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities, renowned as the 8D magical mountain city, famous for its unique attractions such as the night view of Hongyadong, the Yangtze River C...

Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster
Movie · 2010 · 7.4 · Dir: Wilson Yip

"Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster" is a 2010 action film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen, with a Douban rating of 7.4. The film follows Ip Man as he moves with his family to Hong Kon...

The Siege of the October City
Movie · 2009 · 7.7 · Dir: Teddy Chen

"Bodyguards and Assassins" is a 2009 action historical film directed by Teddy Chan and produced by Peter Chan, with a Douban rating of 7.7. The film tells the story of various righteous individuals en...

A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
Movie · 1995 · 9.2 · Dir: Jeffrey Lau

"A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella" is a classic film directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Stephen Chow in 1995, with a Douban rating of 9.2 based on approximately 1.28 million reviews. On the su...

The Story of Zhen Huan in the Harem
Drama · 2011 · 9.4 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong

"Empresses in the Palace" is a 2011 Qing Dynasty palace drama directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Sun Li, with a Douban rating of 9.4 based on approximately 915,000 reviews. This 76-episode epic p...

Undercover
Drama · 2009 · 9.5 · Dir: Jiang Wei

"Latent" is a spy drama that aired in 2009, with a Douban rating of 9.5, widely regarded as the pinnacle of domestic spy dramas. Sun Honglei plays Yu Zecheng, and Yao Chen plays Cuiping. The story rev...

Hidden Corner
Drama · 2020 · 8.8 · Dir: Xin Shuang

"The Bad Kids" is a 2020 suspense drama produced by iQIYI's "Light On" theater, with a Douban rating of 8.8. It features powerhouse actors such as Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, and Zhang Songwen delivering ...

Cantonese Dim Sum
Cuisine

Cantonese morning tea is the most representative culinary culture of Guangdong, originating from the "Two-Cent Teahouses" during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi reigns of the Qing Dynasty. The "Four Heavenly...

Sichuan Hotpot
Cuisine

Sichuan hotpot originated on the banks of the Jialing River in Chongqing during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It was invented by boatmen and is globally renowned for its four distinctive cha...

Dumplings
Cuisine

Dumplings are one of China's most representative traditional foods, with a history of over 1,800 years. Legend has it that they were invented by the famous Eastern Han Dynasty physician Zhang Zhongjin...

Zhangjiajie
Travel

Zhangjiajie is located in Hunan Province and is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site (1992), renowned worldwide for its more than 3,000 peculiar peaks and stone pillars. The prototype of the Halleluja...

Nanjing
Travel

Nanjing, historically known as Jinling, is one of China’s four great ancient capitals, having served as the capital for ten dynasties and often referred to as the "Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties." T...

Tai Chi
Culture

Tai Chi is one of the most influential martial arts in traditional Chinese culture, originating from Chenjiagou Village in Wen County, Henan Province during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. In ...

Ode to Joy
Drama · 2016 · 7.5 · Dir: Kong Sheng, Jian Chuanhe

Ode to Joy is a 2016 phenomenal urban drama centered on women, produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Kong Sheng and Jian Chuanhe, starring Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Ziwen, Yang Zi, and Qiao X...

Confucius and Confucianism
Culture

Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE) was the greatest thinker and educator in ancient China and the founder of the Confucian school. His core concepts of benevolence (ren), propriety (li), filial piety (xiao), ...

Suzhou
Travel

Suzhou, historically known as Gusu, was founded in 514 BC and has long been praised as "Paradise above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below." Nine of its classical gardens were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritag...

My Chief and My Regiment
Drama · 2009 · 9.6 · Dir: Kang Honglei

My Chief and My Regiment is a war-themed television series that aired in 2009, directed by Kang Honglei, written by Lan Xiaolong, and starring Duan Yihong and Zhang Yi. Set against the backdrop of the...

Kunming
Travel

Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province, known as the "Spring City" due to its year-round spring-like climate, with an average annual temperature of 16°C. The Stone Forest is a UNESCO World Natural ...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Cuisine

Lanzhou Beef Noodle was created by Hui ethnic chef Ma Baozi in 1915. It is renowned for its "one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow" characteristics and is one of China's most repres...

Sanya · Hainan
Travel

Sanya, located at the southernmost tip of Hainan Island, is China’s only tropical coastal tourism city, often hailed as the "Oriental Hawaii." It boasts world-class coastal scenery such as Yalong Bay,...

Chasing Shadows
Movie · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: 杨子

A group of genius thieves stole billions in assets, outsmarting the police's surveillance system with their exceptional anti-detection skills. The Macau Judiciary Police called upon the long-retired t...

Assassinate the Novelist
Movie · 2021 · 7.0 · Dir: Lu Yang

Guan Ning, a father searching for his daughter who has been missing for six years, is forced to accept the mission to assassinate the novelist Lu Kongwen. However, the fantastical world written by Lu ...

The Long Night
Drama · 2020 · 9.0 · Dir: Chen Yifu

A seemingly simple subway station suitcase bomb case conceals a staggering secret spanning seven years. Prosecutor Jiang Yang, determined to clear the name of an unjustly accused deceased, spares no c...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Cuisine · 2020

Lanzhou Beef Noodle is one of China's most representative noodle dishes. It was created in 1915 by Ma Baozi, a Hui ethnic minority person. It is renowned worldwide for its five major standards: clear ...

The Wind Rises in Longxi
Drama · 2022 · 8.1 · Dir: Lu Yang

During the Three Kingdoms period, Chen Gong, a senior spy of Shu Han, was suspected of leaking false intelligence that led to a major defeat in the Northern Expedition. Xun Xu, a counterintelligence e...

Adventures in the Tang Dynasty
Drama · 2022 · 8.1 · Dir: Bai Shan

In the Tang Dynasty's capital city of Chang'an, a series of eerie cases occurred one after another: a sinister immortal descended from the sky in the dark night, the ghost market's underground palace ...

Major life events
Movie · 2022 · 7.4 · Dir: Liu Jiangjiang

After being released from prison, funeral director Mo Sanmei encounters the orphan Wu Xiaowen during a funeral procession. The unexpected appearance of this little girl completely transforms his attit...

Six Major Tea Categories in China
Culture · 2020

Chinese tea is categorized into six main types based on processing techniques and fermentation levels: green tea, yellow tea, dark tea, white tea, oolong tea, and black tea. Each type boasts unique fl...

Word of Honor
Drama · 2021 · 8.5 · Dir: Cheng Zhichao, Ma Huagan, Li Hongyu

The leader of Tian Chuang, Zhou Zishu, risks his life to leave the organization in pursuit of freedom. When his days are numbered, he meets Wen Kexing, the master of Ghost Valley who is determined to ...

Guilin Lijiang River
Travel · 2020

The landscape of Guilin is the finest under heaven, and the Li River is the essence of Guilin's scenery. The 83-kilometer waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo along the Li River is adorned with fantastica...

Chinese hot pot
Cuisine · 2020

Hot pot is one of China's most representative traditional dishes, with a history that can be traced back thousands of years. From Sichuan's spicy hot pot to Beijing's mutton hot pot, it embodies the e...

The Three-Body Problem
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: Yang Lei

Nanotechnology scientist Wang Miao and police detective Shi Qiang join forces to investigate anomalies in the scientific community, gradually uncovering the secret of an alien civilization approaching...

West Lake, Hangzhou
Travel · 2020

West Lake is the soul of Hangzhou, acclaimed as the most beautiful urban park in the world. Its unique layout of "cloud-capped hills on three sides and the city on one side," along with the poetic and...

Longji Rice Terraces
Travel · 2020

Longji Terraced Fields are located in Longsheng County, Guilin, Guangxi. Their construction began in the Song Dynasty and was completed in the early Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of several hundred...

Huangshan
Travel · 2020

Mount Huangshan is renowned as the most beautiful mountain in China, famous worldwide for its four wonders: uniquely shaped pines, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. It was inscribed on th...

Better Days
Movie · 2019 · 8.2 · Dir: Derek Tsang

Chen Nian, a high school senior, suffers from school bullying, and her fate becomes intertwined with Xiao Bei, a boy from the bottom rung of society. On the eve of the college entrance examination, th...

Beginning RESET
Drama · 2022 · 8.2 · Dir: Sun Molong, Liu Hongyuan, Lao Suan

A suspenseful short drama about game architect Xiao Heyun and college student Li Shiqing, who become trapped in a time loop after a bus explosion, repeatedly dying and reviving as they investigate the...

Ashes of Love
Drama · 2018 · 7.8 · Dir: Chu Rui-bin, Li Bingguang, Cheng Feng

The flower goddess's daughter Jin Mi, whose emotions were severed by the Meteor Pill, gradually learns love and hatred under the company of the Heavenly Emperor's son Xu Feng. Their immortal romance s...

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
Movie · 2023 · 7.7 · Dir: Wuershan

The second prince of the Shang dynasty, Yin Shou, led the Protégé Brigade to suppress a rebellion and inadvertently broke the seal of the fox demon in Xuanyuan Tomb. The fox demon possessed Su Hu's da...

Love Like The Galaxy
Drama · 2022 · 7.7 · Dir: Fei Zhenxiang

General Ling Buyi and the young woman Cheng Shaoshang, who remained in the countryside, meet and come to understand each other amidst the chaos of a turbulent era. Together, they unravel numerous myst...

Lighter and Princess
Drama · 2022 · 7.7 · Dir: Liu Junjie

Freshman Zhu Yun finds her world turned upside down when programming prodigy Li Xun barges into her life. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of university life, experiencing the trials of entre...

天盛长歌 The Rise of Phoenixes
Drama · 2018 · 8.1 · Dir: Shen Yan, Liu Haibo

A grand historical costume drama set in a fictional world, depicting the mutual support and growth between Ning Yi, the sixth prince of the Tiansheng Dynasty, and Feng Zhiwei, the orphaned descendant ...

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II
Drama · 2024 · 8.6 · Dir: Bai Shan

During the Yanhe era of Emperor Ruizong of Tang, beneath the splendor of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, dangers lurked everywhere. Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng journeyed westward to Dunhuang to solve a ser...

Gulangyu Island
Travel · 2017 · 9.0

A garden on the sea at the southwestern corner of Xiamen, this small island covers an area of only 1.87 square kilometers. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017 and is renowned as t...

Peking Duck
Cuisine · 1864 · 9.5

The most representative traditional delicacy of Beijing, roasted over an open fire with fruitwood, features crispy skin, tender meat, and a rich reddish hue. With a history of over six hundred years, ...

Meet Yourself
Drama · 2023 · 8.7 · Dir: Ding Ziguang

Xu Hongdou, feeling low after the loss of her best friend, travels alone to the Windy Courtyard in Yunmiao Village, Dali, to rest and recuperate. There, she meets Xie Zhiyao, who has returned to his h...

Pegasus 2
Movie · 2024 · 7.7 · Dir: Han Han

Legendary driver Zhang Chi made a heroic effort five years ago, winning the race but losing everything. Five years later, he forms a new team and returns to the Bayinbulak track, fighting once again t...

Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles
Cuisine · 1644 · 9.2

A renowned delicacy of southern Yunnan, it ranks first among Yunnan's top ten famous dishes. Originating from the Mengzi region, it boasts a history of over three hundred years and is celebrated for i...

Spicy Crayfish
Cuisine · 1990 · 8.8

The king of Chinese summer night snacks, famous for flavors like spicy, garlic, and thirteen-spice, originated in Hunan and later swept across the nation, becoming the most iconic national night snack...

Zongzi
Cuisine · -340 · 9.0

The traditional food of the Dragon Boat Festival, made by steaming glutinous rice wrapped in reed leaves, is said to have originated in commemoration of Qu Yuan and is one of the traditional foods wit...

Lost You Forever
Drama · 2023 · 7.8 · Dir: Qin Zhen, Yang Huan

In the vast wilderness where humans, gods, and demons coexist, the princess of Haoling, Xiaoyao, loses her identity and appearance after wandering for a century. She encounters Wen Xiaoliu in Qingshui...

庆余年 第二季 Joy of Life Season 2
Drama · 2024 · 7.3 · Dir: Sun Hao

Fan Xian leads the diplomatic mission back, encountering threats from the Second Prince. Navigating the precarious space between the imperial court and the jianghu, he gradually uncovers the astonishi...

Traditional Chinese Medicine
Culture · -2600 · 9.0

The medical treasure of China's five-thousand-year civilization, rooted in the theoretical foundation of the Huangdi Neijing, includes unique treatment systems such as the four diagnostic methods of o...

Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Cuisine · 1915 · 9.0

One of the most distinctive popular noodles in China, created by Hui chef Ma Baozi in 1915, it is known for its unique standard of "one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow" and is hai...

Like A Rolling Stone
Movie · 2024 · 8.6 · Dir: Yin Lichuan

Based on the true story of "Auntie Su Min, the 50-year-old road tripper," Yong Mei portrays Li Hong, who endured a life of restraint for half a century before resolutely embarking on a solo road trip ...

Ancient Love Song
Drama · 2023 · 8.6 · Dir: Zhi Zhu

Modern bestselling historical author Shen Buyan time-travels and encounters Lu Yuan, historically known as the "Sorceress Empress." The two experience a mutual reverse-time travel, unfolding a heart-w...

天行健 Heroes
Drama · 2024 · 8.5 · Dir: Lou Jian, Wei Lizhou

In the late years of the Qing Dynasty, the secret map of the Wenyuan Pavilion treasure was stolen. Three factions engaged in a struggle to seize the treasure and investigate the case, facing fateful c...

Jianshui Ancient City
Travel

With a history of over 1,200 years, the ancient city of Diannan in Yunnan is known as the "Land of Literature and Culture." Renowned for cultural heritage such as Jianshui Purple Pottery, the Lin'an C...

Yangrou Paomo
Cuisine

Xi'an's most representative traditional delicacy, historically known as "lamb soup," traces its origins back to the Western Zhou period. The culinary techniques of two time-honored brands, Tong Sheng ...

I Am What I Am 2
Movie · 2024 · 8.5 · Dir: Sun Haipeng

To treat her father's illness, Ajuan represents her declining martial arts school in the "Shanghai Fight Night" martial arts competition, telling the story of her transformation from a lion dance teen...

边水往事 Escape from the Trilateral Slopes
Drama · 2024 · 8.2 · Dir: Suan

Shen Xing, a young laborer stranded in the lawless borderlands of Sanbianpo, struggles to survive among multiple factions under the guidance of the fixer Uncle Chai, embarking on a story of adventure ...

只此青绿 Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting
Movie · 2024 · 8.0 · Dir: Zhou Liya, Han Zhen

Adapted from the phenomenal dance poem drama, inspired by the creation of "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" by Northern Song painter Wang Ximeng, this work deconstructs the ultimate Eastern aest...

小巷人家 Romance in the Alley
Drama · 2024 · 8.3 · Dir: Zhang Kaizhou

Produced by Noon Sunshine, the story follows the lives of the Zhuang and Lin families in a small alley of a Suzhou cotton mill residential area in the late 1970s, capturing the warmth and growth of or...

Wuzhen Ancient Water Town
Travel

Jiaxing, Zhejiang, is a thousand-year-old water town with a civilization history of over 7,000 years and a town-building history of more than 1,300 years. It is the permanent venue of the World Intern...

I am a criminal police officer. We Are Criminal Police
Drama · 2024 · 7.7 · Dir: Hui Kaidong

A documentary-style portrayal of the evolution of criminal investigation in China from the 1990s to the present, through 15 typical cases. Yu Hewei plays grassroots police officer Qin Chuan, who uphol...

The Legend of Hei 2
Movie · 2025 · 8.7 · Dir: MTJJ, Gu Jie

Xiao Hei lives a peaceful life with his master in a small town. The local branch of the Spirit Guardian Association is suddenly attacked, and a new mission forces the master and disciple to face the c...

国色芳华 Flourished Peony
Drama · 2025 · 7.8 · Dir: Ding Ziguang

Yang Zi and Li Xian collaborate for the third time, telling the legendary and inspiring story of He Weifang, the daughter of a Tang Dynasty merchant family, who rises from a disastrous marriage by rel...

肠粉 Cantonese Rice Noodle Roll
Cuisine

The soul of Cantonese breakfast, one of the "Eight Great Kings" of Cantonese morning tea, is made by steaming rice milk into thin skins and wrapping fillings. In 2022, it was selected as a Guangzhou m...

捕风追影 The Shadow's Edge
Movie · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: Larry Yang

Jackie Chan returns to the action crime genre in an adaptation of the 2007 classic film *Eye in the Sky*, telling the thrilling story of a tracking expert pursuing a high-tech thief syndicate in Macau...

无尽的尽头 The Endless Journey
Drama · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: Zang Xichuan

Focusing on judicial protection of minors, starring Ren Suxi, Gao Weiguang, and Liu Lin, this is a story about prosecutor Lin Zhitao and assistant prosecutor Bai Enyu joining hands to confront the evi...

沙尘暴 Sandstorm
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: Tan Jiayan

Duan Yihong stars in a suspense drama, where a boiler corpse burning case spanning eight years unravels a series of连环 crimes in a desolate small town. Rated 8.1 on Douban, it has been hailed as the hi...

Nanjing Photo Studio Dead To Rights
Movie · 2025 · 8.8 · Dir: Shen Ao

Based on real footage of the Nanjing Massacre, starring Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, and Gao Ye, civilians take refuge in a photo studio and preserve evidence of Japanese atrocities. Rated 8.8 on Douban...

I Am Nobody: The Showdown! Biyou Village
Drama · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: Derek Hui

Adapted from the top domestic comic IP *The Outcast*, Peng Yuchang and Wang Yinglu return with the original cast, joined by powerful actors such as Wen Qi and Yin Fang, embarking on a fantastical and热...

Que Dao Men Legend Season 2
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: Tie Jun, Wu Di

Zhao Benshan leads the cast in the second season of a martial arts sitcom. Ximen Changhai survives a great disaster and returns to Dingyuan Alliance to resist the Japanese pirates. Song Xiaobao and So...

The Little Monsters' Summer
Movie · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: Yu Shui

"Yao-Chinese Folktales" spin-off animated film: Four unknown little monsters embark on a journey to obtain the scriptures, setting a new box office record for two-dimensional animation in Chinese film...

藏海传 The Story of Zanghai
Drama · 2025 · 7.1 · Dir: Zheng Xiaolong, Cao Yiwen

Directed by Zheng Xiaolong, with Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi leading the cast, this ancient costume legend drama follows the son of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, who bears a blood feud and returns ...

海市蜃楼 Sky Mirage
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: Li Hongchou, Che Zhigang, Xing Dongdong

Li Hongchou, the creator of the "Mao Pian" team, presents a new work: a mysterious mirage in Dengzhou City conceals a shocking conspiracy. A female sword-for-hire and a clever young boy join forces to...

Impersonating Langya
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: Guo Jingyu

A PhD in modern literature travels back to the Southern Qi dynasty, using his knowledge of history and literature to impersonate a descendant of the Langya Wang clan in order to survive. Rated 8.0 on ...

反人类暴行 Man's Inhumanity to Man
Drama · 2025 · 8.7 · Dir: Suan

Focusing on the crimes of the Japanese Unit 731 during the invasion of China, a key drama commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. Rated 8.7-8.9 on Dou...

凡人修仙传 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Yang Yang

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Wang Yu, this xianxia drama starring Yang Yang and Jin Chen tells the inspirational legendary story of Han Li, a village boy who becomes an immortal through ...

The Lychee Road
Movie · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: Da Peng

Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, directed by and starring Da Peng, it tells the story of a low-ranking Tang Dynasty official tasked with the "death mission" of transporting fresh lyche...

戏台 The Stage
Movie · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: Chen Peisi

Directed by and starring Chen Peisi, with Huang Bo, Jiang Wu, and Yin Zheng in leading roles, this film is adapted from a Douban 9.2-rated stage play of the same name. Set during the war-torn years of...

The Anti-Drug Storm
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Shu Wu, Lin Shuijing

Duan Yihong and Qin Hao star in a drug-busting drama adapted from a real meth case, featuring a cat-and-mouse game between narcotics officers and a drug manufacturer, rated 7.5 on Douban....

Xiaoyao Spicy Soup
Cuisine

Traditional soup of Xiaoyao Town, Zhoukou, Henan, originated in the late Northern Song Dynasty, passed down through generations by Hui and Han people, a national intangible cultural heritage, known as...

Link Click
Drama · 2024 · 8.0 · Dir: Sang Mutian, Wang Jingpu, Luo Dong

Adapted from the highly-rated animation of the same name on Bilibili, starring Jiang Long and Bi Wenjun, this fantasy mystery series follows a photo studio owner and his mysterious partner who possess...

Silent Glory
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: Yang Yazhou

Produced and starring Yu Hewei, with Wu Yue and Wei Chen in leading roles, this historical spy drama is based on the true story of General Wu Shi. It recreates the life-and-death covert battles in the...

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Changan
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: Ju Xingmao, Guo Shimin

The third installment of the "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" series, featuring the original cast including Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang, returns with Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming leading the investigation...

Mogao Grottoes
Travel

Dunhuang World Cultural Heritage, founded in 366 AD, features 735 caves, over 2,000 painted sculptures, and more than 45,000 square meters of murals, showcasing the development of Buddhist art over a ...

The Way of Cunning Talents Society
Movie · 2025 · 7.6 · Dir: Xu Hanqiang

Bolin Chen and Sandrine Pinna star in a horror comedy where everyone only cares about whether the haunting is scary, but no one cares if the ghosts are tired from haunting. A 6-point underworld rat ra...

海市蜃楼 The Mirage
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: Li Hongchou, Che Zhigang, Xing Dongdong

The first historical suspense drama by Li Hongchou, the creator of "Moral Peanuts," starring Fei Qiming and Lü Xiaoyu. A fantastical mystery and battle of wits behind the mysterious mirages in Dengzho...

Panlong Cai
Cuisine

A traditional famous dish from Zhongxiang, Hubei, one of the "Three Wonders of Zhongxiang," a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage, a royal delicacy from the Ming Dynasty court, featuring a h...

I, Ke
Movie · 2026 · 8.3 · Dir: Yang Lina

Directed by Yang Linü, starring Wen Qi, Qin Hailu, and Bai Ke, this dramatic comedy showcases the hilarious and heartwarming moments between a mother and daughter on opposing paths, rated 8.3 on Douba...

Chess Master
Drama · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: Fang Yuan

Wang Baoqiang returns to TV drama after many years, a Go teacher accidentally gets involved in a bank robbery and turns to crime, with his police brother in relentless pursuit—a suspenseful crime dram...

Penglai Pavilion
Travel

Penglai Water City in Yantai, Shandong, was first built in the sixth year of the Jiayou era of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is one of the four famous ancient towers in China, associated with the lege...

Siguniang Mountain
Travel

Sichuan Aba 5A Scenic Area, the Oriental Alps, the Queen of Shu Mountains, with the main peak Yaomei Feng at an elevation of 6,250 meters, is one of China's top ten famous mountaineering mountains....

Beginning
Drama · 2022 · 7.9 · Dir: Sun Mo Long, Liu Hong Yuan

College student Li Shiqing and game architect Xiao Heyun find themselves trapped in a time loop after a bus explosion. The two investigate the truth and attempt to prevent the tragedy from happening t...

Three Fates
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: 黄伟杰, 张家杰, 李子俊

A story spanning sixty years, about a person facing three life choices and three different destinies. Each decision is a fork in the road, ultimately converging into an irreversible fate....

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Chang'an
Drama · 2025 · 8.0 · Dir: 巨兴茂

The third installment in the "Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty" series. Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming are ordered to lead an investigation team back to Chang'an, solving eight bizarre cases amidst the un...

Chinese Dumplings
Cuisine · 2020

Dumplings are the most representative traditional pasta in China, with a history of over 1,800 years. From the cold-dispelling medicinal dish "Jiao'er" invented by Zhang Zhongjing, the medical sage of...

The Outcast: Battle at Biyou Village!
Drama · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: 许宏宇

Adapted from Mi Er's comic "The Outcast," Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao join forces with the special agents of Nascent Order to step into the mysterious Biyou Village, pursuing the supernatural being C...

Crimes against humanity
Drama · 2025 · 8.9 · Dir: 算(牟芯岑)

The historical drama directed by Suan, the director of *The Edge of the Water*, focuses on the inhumane atrocities committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army during its invasion of China. In ...

Little Monster of Langlang Mountain
Movie · 2025 · 8.6 · Dir: 於水

Domestic 2D animated film, adapted from Yu Shui's work *The Summer of Little Monsters*. Four grassroots little monsters absurdly team up to imitate the Journey to the West pilgrimage, embarking on an ...

Stage
Movie · 2025 · 7.9 · Dir: 陈佩斯

A satirical historical comedy written, directed, and starring Chen Peisi, adapted from the critically acclaimed stage play of the same name with a Douban rating of 9.2. Featuring Huang Bo, Jiang Wu, a...

Catch the wind and chase shadows
Movie · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: 杨子

Yang Zi's self-written and directed crime action film, starring Jackie Chan and Zhang Zifeng, with a surprise appearance by Tony Leung Ka-fai. A genius thief in Macau steals billions in assets, prompt...

Ne Zha: The Devil Child Stirs Up the Sea
Movie · 2025 · 8.4 · Dir: 饺子

After six years, director Jiaozi brings the sequel to *Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child*. Following the heavenly tribulation, Ne Zha and Ao Bing's souls are preserved, but their physical bodies are on...

The Legend of Que Dao Men Season 2
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: 唐铁军, 吴迪

The second season of the martial arts sitcom starring Zhao Benshan. Ximen Changhai, having narrowly escaped death, returns to Dingyuan Alliance to resist the Japanese pirates, while his brother Ximen ...

Eternal Night Galaxy
Drama · 2024 · 7.6 · Dir: 赵一龙

Ling Miaomiao unexpectedly transmigrates into the novel *Demon Hunting* as the villainous female supporting character and must complete system-assigned tasks to win over the male lead number two, Mu S...

三命 What If
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: Wang Wai-Kit, Cheung Ka-Kit, Li Tsz-chun

Milkyway Image's first TV series in nearly 30 years, a fable spanning sixty years of Hong Kong people's fate, produced by Johnnie To and Yau Nai-hoi, Douban score 8.2....

Xi'an Ancient City
Travel · 2025 · 9.0

One of China's four great ancient capitals, it served as the capital for thirteen dynasties. It boasts the most well-preserved ancient city wall in China, millennium-old historical sites such as the B...

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall — The Crown of Fujian Cuisine
Cuisine

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a traditional famous dish from Fuzhou, Fujian Province, belonging to the Fujian cuisine and consistently ranking as the top dish in Fujian cuisine. It is made by placing ...

The Legend of Hei 2 — The Highest-Rated Chinese Animated Film of 2025
Movie · 2025 · 8.7 · Dir: 木头 (MTJJ), 顾杰

"The Legend of Hei 2" is the sequel to the 2019 animated film. Hei lives a peaceful life with his master in a small town, but an attack on the妖精 branch hall shatters years of tranquility. It opened wi...

Endless End — A High-Rated Chinese Drama Focusing on Juvenile Justice Protection
Drama · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: 臧溪川

"Endless Horizon" is a domestic drama focusing on the judicial protection of minors, with a Douban score of 8.5. Directed by Zang Xichuan and starring Ren Suxi and Gao Weiguang, it tells the story of ...

The Litchi Road — An Ancient Costume Comedy Directed by Da Peng, Adapted from Ma Boyong's Novel
Movie · 2025 · 7.5 · Dir: 大鹏 (董成鹏)

"Litchi of Chang'an" is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, directed by and starring Da Peng. It tells the story of a minor official during the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty who is forc...

Sandstorm — A High-Scoring Suspense Chinese Drama of Northwestern Desert Aesthetics
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: 谭嘉言

"Duststorm" is a 12-episode crime suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.1. Set against the backdrop of the northwestern desert, Duan Yihong plays grassroots police officer Chen Jianghe, who re-inve...

Kunqu Opera — The Ancestor of All Operas, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Culture

Kunqu Opera originated in Kunshan, Suzhou, during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, with a history of over 600 years. It is hailed as the ancestor of all modern operas. In 2001, it was listed by...

Forget I Remember — A high-scoring healing family drama directed by Rene Liu and starring Hsieh Ying-hsuan
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: 刘若英

"Forgot I Remember" is an 8-episode healing emotional family drama directed by Rene Liu, with a Douban rating of 8.3. Hsieh Ying-xuan plays the female lead, Cheng Lele, who faces multiple challenges i...

Mount Emei — Buddhist Sacred Site and World Dual Heritage
Travel

Mount Emei is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, with an altitude of 3,077 meters. It is renowned for its Golden Summit, sea of clouds, sunrise...

"When Will We Become Famous" — A Dark Horse Hong Kong Drama Satirizing Traffic Culture
Drama · 2025 · 8.3 · Dir: 应智赟

"One Day We'll Be Famous" is a 15-episode comedy produced by Hong Kong's MakerVille, with a Douban rating of 8.3. It tells the story of film graduates running a self-media channel, centered around a f...

Yellow Sparrow — A CCTV suspense anti-pickpocketing drama starring Guo Jingfei and Qin Lan
Drama · 2025 · 7.0 · Dir: 卢伦常

"The Sparrow" is a suspense crime drama aired on CCTV in 2025, starring Guo Jingfei and Qin Lan, with a Douban rating of 7.0. It tells the story of police investigating a theft ring behind a corneal c...

Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an — A High-Scoring Suspense Mystery Sequel Spanning Three Seasons in Three Years
Drama · 2025 · 8.1 · Dir: 巨兴茂, 郭世民

"Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an" is the third installment of the series, with a Douban rating of 8.1. Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang return with the original cast, telling the story of Lu Li...

The Outcast: Battle at Biyou Village!
Drama · 2025 · 8.2 · Dir: 许宏宇

"Under the Stranger: The Final Battle! Biyou Village" is adapted from Mi Er's comic "Under One Person," directed by Xu Hongyu, and starring Peng Yuchang, Wang Yinglu, and Hou Minghao. It tells the sto...

Little Monster of Langlang Mountain
Movie · 2025 · 8.6 · Dir: 於水

"Little Monster of Langlang Mountain" is a 2025 Chinese mainland comedy animated film created by the original team of "Yao-Chinese Folktales" and directed by Yu Shui. It tells the story of a little pi...

Mount Tai — The First of the Five Sacred Mountains
Travel

Mount Tai is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, and is the foremost of China's Five Great Mountains. In 1987, it was designated a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. Its main peak...

Hero
Movie · 2002 · 8.5 · Dir: Zhang Yimou

During the Warring States period, assassin Nameless approaches the King of Qin claiming to have killed three rival assassins, but layers of deception reveal a deeper story about sacrifice and the visi...

Yuming Tea Bone
Drama · 2025 · 6.8 · Dir: Guo Hao, Zhang Zhiwei, Ma Shige

The young top scholar Lu Jianglai was embroiled in an old murder case involving his wife and fell into desperate straits. Fortunately, he was rescued by Rong Shanbao, the daughter of the Tea King. Tog...

余生有涯 The Rest of Life
Drama · 2025 · 7.4 · Dir: Li Muge

A reality-healing topical drama directed by Li Muge, starring Zhang Binbin and Mao Xiaotong, telling the story of an ordinary couple supporting each other through adversity and growing together. It ac...

Langlang Mountain Little Monster Nobody
Movie · 2025 · 8.5 · Dir: Yu Shui

The Chinese animated film "The Tale of the Little Pig Demon" adapts the story of a small monster with no extraordinary powers embarking on a journey to obtain scriptures, scoring 8.5 on Douban and ear...