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78 articlesThe Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
Pipa
The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.
Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Face/Off
A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
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
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
Ancient Town of Fenghuang
A well-preserved historic town in Hunan Province, known for its ethnic minority culture, ancient architecture, and scenic river views.
Dizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
Taoism
Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.
Lijiang Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 800 years of history, showcasing unique Naxi architecture and culture in Yunnan Province, China.
Beijing Opera Facial Makeup
A distinctive form of theatrical makeup in traditional Chinese opera with symbolic colors and patterns.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Song Ci
Song Ci is a form of Chinese classical poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty, representing one of the highest achievements in Chinese literary history.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Guqin
The guqin is a traditional Chinese seven-stringed plucked instrument with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Guzheng
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.