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471 articlesSouthern and Northern Dynasties
The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.
Cold Food Festival
Traditional Chinese festival commemorating Jie Zhitui with customs of eating cold food and tomb sweeping.
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices to Heaven.
Tieguanyin Tea
Tieguanyin is a premium Chinese oolong tea from Anxi County, Fujian Province, renowned for its unique flavor and aroma.
Blue and White Porcelain
Blue and white porcelain is a renowned Chinese ceramic tradition characterized by white pottery decorated with blue pigment under a transparent glaze.
Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are a staple food in Southern China made from rice through a process of soaking, steaming, and extrusion.
Nanjing Confucius Temple
A historic cultural complex in Nanjing featuring ancient Confucian temples, imperial examination halls, and traditional architecture along the Qinhuai River.
Huang Zongxi
Chinese philosopher, historian, and political thinker of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Ancient Chinese irrigation system built in 3rd century BCE that continues to function today.
Yuan Dynasty
The Yuan dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China established by Kublai Khan in 1271, which ruled over China until 1368.
Tang Dynasty Clothing
Traditional Chinese clothing from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) known for its distinctive styles, cultural significance, and influence on East Asian fashion.
Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs
The Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs form the core of Traditional Chinese Medicine's organ system theory.
The Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Stone Carving
Stone carving is the art of creating visual and tactile artistic images from sculptable stones, representing one of humanity's oldest art forms.
The School of the Military (Bing Jia)
The School of the Military refers to ancient Chinese military strategists and their philosophical approach to warfare.
Cantonese Embroidery
Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional textile art form with over a thousand years of history.
Là Yuè (Twelfth Lunar Month)
The twelfth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the end of the year and preparation for the Spring Festival.
Yijinjing: The Classic of Muscle and Sinew Transformation
Yijinjing is a traditional Chinese qigong practice focused on strengthening the body's muscular and connective tissue systems.
Zhongyuan Festival
The Zhongyuan Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors and helping wandering spirits.
Giant Panda
The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.