Art & Aesthetics
376 articlesEmpress 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.
Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder)
Yunjian is a traditional Chinese decorative garment accessory worn over the shoulders, with a history spanning over 1,500 years.
Diabolos in China
Traditional Chinese skill toy and performance art involving spinning bamboo tops on strings.
Kung Fu
Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.
Nanjing Confucius Temple
A historic cultural complex in Nanjing featuring ancient Confucian temples, imperial examination halls, and traditional architecture along the Qinhuai River.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
Dragon Boat Festival
A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.
The Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Moutai Liquor
Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.
Zhu Xi
Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher, educator, and official of the Song dynasty.
Xi'an Drum Tower
The Xi'an Drum Tower is a historic Ming Dynasty structure in the heart of Xi'an, China, famous for its architectural significance and cultural importance.
Hutong
Hutong are narrow streets and alleys that form the heart of Beijing's old city and traditional housing culture.
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.
Hongze Lake
Hongze Lake is a large freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province, China, formed by natural and human factors and serving as an important water resource and transportation hub.
Xi'an Bell Tower
The Xi'an Bell Tower is a historic landmark in Xi'an, China, originally built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty.
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake is a freshwater plateau lake in Dali, Yunnan Province, known for its cultural significance and scenic beauty.
Dongting Lake
Dongting Lake is a large freshwater lake in Hunan Province, China, historically known as the 'Eight Hundred Li Dongting' for its vast size.
Jiuhua Mountain
Jiuhua Mountain is a renowned Buddhist sacred site in Anhui Province, China, known for its stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.
Dream Pool Essays
A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.