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Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912.

Sugar Painting

Chinese traditional folk art using molten sugar to create edible artworks.

Eastern Jin Dynasty

The Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420 CE) was a Chinese dynasty that established its capital at Jiankang (modern Nanjing) after the fall of the Western Jin, ruling over southern China while northern China

Battle of Guandu

A decisive battle in 200 CE between warlords Cao Cao and Yuan Shao during the late Eastern Han dynasty.

The Analects

A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.

The Art of War

Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.

Qixi Festival

The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday with origins dating back over 3,000 years.

Emperor Wu of Han

Emperor Wu of Han, personal name Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty, ruling from 141 to 87 BCE and known for expanding China's territory and establishing Confucianism as state ideolog

Lijiang Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 800 years of history, showcasing unique Naxi architecture and culture in Yunnan Province, China.

Han Fei

Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.

Dizi (Chinese Flute)

The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.

Du Fu

Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.

Dream of the Red Chamber

A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.

Eighteen Songs of the Flute of Hu

A famous classical Chinese musical piece attributed to Cai Wenji, expressing profound sorrow during war and exile.

Four Great Inventions of Ancient China

The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.

Xu Guangqi

Xu Guangqi (1562-1633) was a Chinese scholar, astronomer, mathematician, and agricultural scientist during the Ming Dynasty.

Zheng He's Voyages

A series of seven diplomatic and trade expeditions led by Chinese admiral Zheng He to the Western Oceans during the Ming Dynasty.

Records of the Historian

The Records of the Historian is a pioneering Chinese historical text written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty.

Peking Opera

Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.

Tao Inkstone

Tao inkstone is one of the Four Great Inkstones of China, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance.