History

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Yellow River

The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.

Beijing Opera Facial Makeup

A distinctive form of theatrical makeup in traditional Chinese opera with symbolic colors and patterns.

Inside Painting

A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.

Xiaolongbao

Xiaolongbao, or small steamed buns, are a traditional Chinese delicacy known for their thin skin and flavorful soup filling.

Pipa

The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.

Zisha Teapot

A traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay, renowned for its unique properties and cultural significance.

Spring Festival Customs

Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.

Li Bai

Li Bai was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated for his romantic style and free-spirited nature.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions

Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.

Guqin

The guqin is a traditional Chinese seven-stringed plucked instrument with a history spanning over 3,000 years.

Emperor Wu of Han

Emperor Wu of Han, personal name Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty, ruling from 141 to 87 BCE and known for expanding China's territory and establishing Confucianism as state ideolog