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249 articlesXi'an Bell Tower
The Xi'an Bell Tower is a historic landmark in Xi'an, China, originally built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty.
The Ancient City of Ping Yao
A remarkably preserved ancient city in Shanxi Province, China, showcasing traditional Han Chinese urban planning and architecture.
Nanjing City Wall
The Nanjing City Wall is a historic fortification built during the Ming Dynasty, renowned as the longest and best-preserved ancient city wall in the world.
Red-crowned Crane
The Red-crowned Crane is a large East Asian crane known for its distinctive red crown and cultural significance.
High Mountains and Flowing Water
A famous ancient Chinese guqin musical piece and the legendary story of friendship between musician Boya and his only true listener Zhong Ziqi.
The Investiture of the Gods
A classic Chinese mythological novel blending history, folklore, and religion.
The Legend of White Snake
A classic Chinese television drama that retells the legendary love story between a white snake spirit and a human scholar.
Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Ancient Chinese myth about the hero Hou Yi who shoots down nine of ten suns to save humanity from drought.
Embroidery
Embroidery is a traditional Chinese handicraft with over 2,000 years of history, featuring various techniques and regional styles.
Enfeoffment System
The enfeoffment system was a political structure in ancient China where rulers granted land and titles to nobles in exchange for loyalty and service.
Diabolos in China
Traditional Chinese skill toy and performance art involving spinning bamboo tops on strings.
Swing
A traditional recreational apparatus with ancient origins that has evolved into both a cultural practice and competitive sport.
Logicians School
The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.
Giant Panda
The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.
Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty was a Chinese imperial dynasty that divided into the Western Jin and Eastern Jin periods, spanning from 266 to 420 CE.
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.
Dragon Boat Racing
Traditional water sport with cultural significance in China and beyond, particularly associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.
Dough Sculpture
Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.
Diaojiaolou (Stilted Buildings)
Traditional elevated dwellings of ethnic minorities in southwestern China, featuring unique architectural designs and cultural significance.