Language & Writing
269 articlesGuqin
The guqin is a traditional Chinese seven-stringed plucked instrument with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Sun Moon Lake
A scenic alpine lake in Nantou County, Taiwan, known for its natural beauty and cultural significance.
Lijiang Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 800 years of history, showcasing unique Naxi architecture and culture in Yunnan Province, China.
Simplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.
Kunqu Opera
Kunqu Opera is one of China's oldest and most refined traditional performing arts forms, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Hutong
Hutong are narrow streets and alleys that form the heart of Beijing's old city and traditional housing culture.
Jin Ping Mei
A classic Chinese novel from the Ming Dynasty exploring themes of wealth, desire, and moral decay.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on particular points of the body.
Wing Chun
A traditional Chinese martial art with origins in southern China, emphasizing close-range combat and practical self-defense techniques.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
The Investiture of the Gods
A classic Chinese mythological novel blending history, folklore, and religion.
Pao Cai (Chinese Pickled Vegetables)
Pao Cai is a traditional Chinese fermented vegetable dish with a long history and cultural significance.
A New Account of the Tales of the World
A classical Chinese collection of anecdotes and character sketches of scholars and officials from the Han to the Eastern Jin periods.
Mantou: Chinese Steamed Bread
Mantou is a traditional Chinese steamed bun that has been a staple food for centuries throughout China and other East Asian countries.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.
Sou Shen Ji (In Search of the Supernatural)
A collection of supernatural tales from the Eastern Jin Dynasty compiled by Gan Bao.
Houfeng Didong仪 (Seismoscope of Zhang Heng)
An ancient Chinese earthquake-detecting device invented by Zhang Heng in 132 CE, predating similar Western instruments by over 1,700 years.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
Mozi
Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.