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Qing Dynasty

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

Chu Ci

Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.

Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)

Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.

Tang Poetry

Tang poetry represents the golden age of Chinese poetry, characterized by diverse forms, rich themes, and exceptional artistic achievement.

Guzheng

The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.

Yin and Yang

The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.

Diaojiaolou (Stilted Buildings)

Traditional elevated dwellings of ethnic minorities in southwestern China, featuring unique architectural designs and cultural significance.

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.

Lin Zexu

Lin Zexu was a prominent Chinese official of the Qing Dynasty known for his anti-opium stance and leadership in the First Opium War.

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.

Classic of Mountains and Seas

An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.

Guqin

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.

Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.

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.

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

Face/Off

A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.

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.