Geography
232 articlesPingshu (Storytelling Art)
A traditional Chinese oral performance art featuring narrative storytelling with historical roots dating back to the Song Dynasty.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Hui Cuisine
Hui cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, originated in ancient Huizhou region and represents the broader Anhui culinary tradition.
Crosstalk
Crosstalk is a traditional Chinese comedic performance art featuring dialogue, storytelling, and mimicry.
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.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C.
Ancient Towns of China
Ancient towns are historic commercial settlements with well-preserved traditional architecture, serving as carriers of traditional Chinese culture.
Mount Emei
Mount Emei is a renowned mountain in Sichuan Province, China, famous for its natural beauty, biodiversity, and significance as a Buddhist sanctuary.
Kanas Lake
Kanas Lake is a deep alpine lake in Xinjiang, China, known for its stunning natural beauty and ecological significance.
Ping Opera
Ping Opera is a major form of Chinese opera originating from Hebei province, known for its accessible style and focus on contemporary life.
Qi Jiguang
Qi Jiguang was a renowned military general and strategist who played a pivotal role in suppressing the wokou (Japanese pirate) raids along China's southeastern coast during the Ming Dynasty.
Liu Bang
Liu Bang, posthumously known as Emperor Gaozu of Han, founded the Han Dynasty after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty.
Lushan Mountain
Lushan Mountain is a renowned mountain in Jiangxi Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, geological significance, and cultural importance.
Stone Carving
Stone carving is the art of creating visual and tactile artistic images from sculptable stones, representing one of humanity's oldest art forms.
Chinese Gardens
Chinese gardens represent a distinctive tradition of landscape architecture that has evolved over millennia.
Siheyuan
Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.
Shaoxing Wine
Shaoxing wine is a traditional Chinese yellow wine with over 2,500 years of history, renowned for its amber color, rich aroma, and complex flavor profile.
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.
Cantonese Opera
Cantonese Opera is a major genre of Chinese opera originating from Guangdong province, featuring distinctive vocal styles, colorful costumes, and elaborate performances.