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473 articlesPrefectures and Counties System
The Prefectures and Counties System was an administrative structure that replaced feudal enfeoffments in ancient China, establishing centralized imperial control.
The Art of Vertical and Horizontal Strategy
Ancient Chinese diplomatic strategy emphasizing negotiation tactics and alliance formation during the Warring States period.
West Lake
West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China, renowned for its cultural significance and natural beauty.
Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area
Jiuzhai Valley, located in Sichuan Province, China, is renowned for its stunning multi-colored lakes, waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains.
Yellow River
The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Pai Gow
Pai Gow is a traditional Chinese domino game with historical roots dating back to the Song Dynasty.
The Treatment (Film)
A 2001 Chinese drama film directed by Zheng Xiaolong, exploring cultural conflicts between Eastern and Western traditions through the practice of gua sha.
Su Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Mount Longhu
A renowned mountain in Jiangxi Province, China, famous for its stunning Danxia landforms and as the birthplace of Zhengyi Daoism.
Nüwa Mends the Heavens
Ancient Chinese myth about the goddess Nüwa who repaired the damaged sky after a great catastrophe.
Compass
The compass is an ancient Chinese invention that revolutionized navigation and direction finding.
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.
Soy Sauce
A fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, widely used in Asian cuisine.
Jianzhen
Chinese Buddhist monk who propagated Buddhism and Chinese culture in Japan during the Tang Dynasty.
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a prominent warlord and official who rose to power during the late Eastern Han dynasty and laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
Yin Yang School
A philosophical and mystical school in ancient China that separated from Daoism and influenced imperial politics during the Qin Dynasty.
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
The mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming Dynasty, located in Nanjing, China.
Uyghur Language
The Uyghur language is a Turkic language spoken primarily by the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China.
Crosstalk
Crosstalk is a traditional Chinese comedic performance art featuring dialogue, storytelling, and mimicry.
Hubi (Huzhou Brush)
Hubi, also known as Huzhou brush, is a renowned traditional Chinese writing brush from Huzhou, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship.