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The Art of War

Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.

Sui Dynasty

The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.

Wood Carving

Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 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

Kuafu Chasing the Sun

A Chinese myth about a giant who attempts to chase and capture the sun, ultimately sacrificing himself to benefit humanity.

Jiangsu Cuisine

Jiangsu cuisine, also known as Su cuisine, is one of China's most refined culinary traditions with a history dating back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties.

Youtiao (Deep-Fried Dough Sticks)

Youtiao is a popular Chinese fried dough stick, traditionally consumed as a breakfast food with cultural significance dating back centuries.

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey

Golden snub-nosed monkeys are a genus of Old World monkeys native to Asia, characterized by their distinctive upturned noses.

Tofu

Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.

Empress Dowager Cixi

Empress Dowager Cixi was a powerful and influential ruler of China during the late Qing dynasty who effectively controlled the Chinese government for 47 years.

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the beginning of a new lunar year.

Hot Pot

Hot pot is a communal dining experience featuring a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table, where ingredients are cooked and shared.

Yuxiang Shredded Pork

A classic Sichuan dish known for its distinctive sweet, sour, spicy and savory flavor profile despite containing no fish.

Eight Great Cuisines of China

The Eight Great Cuisines represent major culinary traditions of Chinese regional cooking, each with distinct characteristics and historical development.

Gunpowder

Gunpowder, one of China's Four Great Inventions, revolutionized warfare and technological development worldwide.

Zhuge Liang

Zhuge Liang was a chancellor and regent of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China, renowned for his strategic brilliance and administrative abilities.

Mantou: Chinese Steamed Bread

Mantou is a traditional Chinese steamed bun that has been a staple food for centuries throughout China and other East Asian countries.

Hulunbuir City

Hulunbuir is a prefecture-level city in northeastern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known for its vast grasslands and rich cultural heritage.

Siheyuan

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

Standard Chinese (Putonghua)

Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.