Geography
249 articlesSummer Palace
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.
Mount Heng
Mount Heng, also known as the Southern Great Mountain, is one of China's Five Great Mountains located in Hunan Province.
Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its steep cliffs and rich cultural significance.
Xuan Paper
Xuan paper is a traditional Chinese paper renowned for its quality and durability, used for calligraphy and painting.
Hanshan Temple
A historic Buddhist temple in Suzhou, China, renowned for its cultural significance and association with the Tang dynasty poem 'Night Mooring at Maple Bridge'.
Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Laozi, forming the foundation of Taoist thought.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.
Siheyuan
Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Pingshu (Storytelling Art)
A traditional Chinese oral performance art featuring narrative storytelling with historical roots dating back to the Song Dynasty.
Mount Qingcheng
A sacred Taoist mountain in Sichuan province, China, renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Zheng He
Chinese admiral and explorer who led seven maritime expeditions to Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa during the Ming Dynasty.
Huagu Opera
Huagu Opera is a traditional Chinese theatrical form with multiple regional variations, particularly prominent in Hunan Province.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China and the largest saline lake in Asia, located on the northeastern Tibetan Plateau.
Yin-Yang and Five Elements
Ancient Chinese philosophical system explaining natural phenomena through opposing forces and elemental relationships.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) was an imperial dynasty of China that succeeded the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms period.
Cantonese Opera
Cantonese Opera is a major genre of Chinese opera originating from Guangdong province, featuring distinctive vocal styles, colorful costumes, and elaborate performances.
Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea is a traditional Chinese tea variety from Yunnan province, known for its unique fermentation process and aging potential.
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.