Philosophie und Religion

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Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.

Kanas Lake

Kanas Lake is a deep alpine lake in Xinjiang, China, known for its stunning natural beauty and ecological significance.

Mount Huangshan

Mount Huangshan is a renowned mountain range in Anhui Province, China, celebrated for its granite peaks, pine trees, hot springs, and sea of clouds.

Siheyuan

Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.

Xunzi

Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.

Bronze Ware

Ancient Chinese metalwork with significant cultural and historical importance spanning from the Neolithic period to 2000 years ago.

The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl

A classic Chinese folktale about the love between a mortal cowherd and a celestial weaver girl, separated by the Milky Way.

Yangshuo County

Yangshuo County is a renowned tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst landscape along the Li River.

The Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains

A famous Chinese fable about perseverance and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Wuliangye

A premium Chinese baijiu (white liquor) produced in Yibin, Sichuan province, renowned for its unique five-grain formula and traditional brewing techniques.

Mount Qingcheng

A sacred Taoist mountain in Sichuan province, China, renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Yin and Yang

The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.

Buddhism

A major world religion originating in ancient India, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

Shangsi Festival

Shangsi Festival, celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, is an ancient Chinese tradition with diverse cultural significance.

Mazu

Mazu is a Chinese sea goddess originating from Fujian Province who has been worshipped for over a millennium.

Spring and Autumn Annals

An ancient Chinese chronicle compiled during the Spring and Autumn period, traditionally attributed to Confucius.

Dream Pool Essays

A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.

Mount Song

Mount Song is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its geological significance, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.

Zhangjiajie City

Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, China, renowned for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscapes and as home to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.