Philosophy & Religion

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Mount Huangshan

Mount Huangshan is a renowned mountain range in Anhui Province, China, celebrated for its granite peaks, pine trees, hot springs, and sea of clouds.

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.

Hanfu

Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.

Wang Fuzhi

Chinese philosopher, historian, and writer of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Mount Song

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

Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder)

Yunjian is a traditional Chinese decorative garment accessory worn over the shoulders, with a history spanning over 1,500 years.

Kung Fu

Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.

Four Great Inventions of Ancient China

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

The Great Learning

A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.

Zhu Xi

Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher, educator, and official of the Song dynasty.

Hutong

Hutong are narrow streets and alleys that form the heart of Beijing's old city and traditional housing culture.

Namtso Lake

Namtso is a sacred alpine lake in Tibet, renowned as one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.

Qin Dynasty

The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.

Jiuhua Mountain

Jiuhua Mountain is a renowned Buddhist sacred site in Anhui Province, China, known for its stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.

Dream Pool Essays

A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.

Stilt Walking

A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.

Cantonese Embroidery

Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional handicraft with over a thousand years of history originating from Guangdong Province.

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.

Yandang Mountain

A famous mountain range in Zhejiang Province, China, known for its unique volcanic geology and natural beauty.

Grass Weaving

Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.