Geography

249 articles

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.

Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures

Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.

Longjing Tea

Longjing tea, also known as Dragon Well tea, is a famous green tea from Hangzhou, China, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.

Dehua White Porcelain

Dehua white porcelain is a renowned type of Chinese ceramic ware produced in Dehua County, Fujian Province, known for its exceptional quality and artistic value.

Tiger Head Shoes

Traditional Chinese handmade footwear for infants featuring embroidered tiger designs.

Dagu (Great Drum)

Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.

Enfeoffment System

The enfeoffment system was a political structure in ancient China where rulers granted land and titles to nobles in exchange for loyalty and service.

Wuliangye

A premium Chinese baijiu (white liquor) produced in Yibin, Sichuan province, renowned for its unique five-grain formula and traditional brewing techniques.

Guilin Karst Landscape

The iconic karst topography of Guilin, characterized by dramatic limestone peaks and rivers, represents one of China's most famous natural landscapes.

The Bund

The Bund is a famous waterfront area in central Shanghai, known for its historic colonial architecture and financial significance.

Xia Dynasty

The Xia Dynasty is traditionally considered China's first dynasty, marking the transition from prehistoric to ancient Chinese civilization.

Ancient Towns of China

Ancient towns are historic commercial settlements with well-preserved traditional architecture, serving as carriers of traditional Chinese culture.

Diabolos in China

Traditional Chinese skill toy and performance art involving spinning bamboo tops on strings.

Yangshuo County

Yangshuo County is a renowned tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst landscape along the Li River.

Earth Buildings of Hakka

Traditional fortified communal dwellings unique to the Hakka people in southern China.

Mount Song

Mount Song is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its geological significance, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.

Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.

Swing

A traditional recreational apparatus with ancient origins that has evolved into both a cultural practice and competitive sport.

Lushan Mountain

Lushan Mountain is a renowned mountain in Jiangxi Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, geological significance, and cultural importance.

Papermaking Technology

The ancient Chinese invention of papermaking that revolutionized communication and cultural development worldwide.