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413 articlesLiu Bang
Liu Bang, posthumously known as Emperor Gaozu of Han, founded the Han Dynasty after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty.
Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures
Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Yue Fei
Yue Fei was a renowned military general who lived during the Southern Song dynasty and is celebrated as a national hero in Chinese history.
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.
Moutai Liquor
Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.
Tomb Sweeping
A traditional Chinese practice of honoring ancestors by cleaning and maintaining their gravesites.
Wing Chun
A traditional Chinese martial art with origins in southern China, emphasizing close-range combat and practical self-defense techniques.
Miao Silver Ornaments
Traditional silver ornaments of the Miao ethnic group in China, featuring distinctive craftsmanship and cultural significance.
Grass Weaving
Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
Guan Yu
Guan Yu was a renowned military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of China.
Erguotou
Erguotou is a traditional Chinese baijiu (white liquor) known for its distinctive distillation process and cultural significance in Beijing.
Stilt Walking
A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.
Là Yuè (Twelfth Lunar Month)
The twelfth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the end of the year and preparation for the Spring Festival.
City God (Chenghuang)
The City God is a protective deity in Chinese urban communities who evolved from a guardian of city walls to a supernatural judge of the afterlife.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
Yellow River
The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Seal Cutting
The traditional Chinese art of seal carving, a cultural heritage combining calligraphy and engraving.