Art & Aesthetics
1194 articlesTusi Sites
A collection of three ancient Chinese Tusi heritage sites inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2015.
Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
A collection of ancient cliff paintings in southern China dating from the Warring States Period to the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Western Qing Tombs
The Western Qing Tombs are a imperial necropolis located in Yixian County, Hebei Province, China.
The Travels of Xu Xiake
A comprehensive geographical and literary work documenting the travels of Ming Dynasty scholar Xu Xiake across China.
Ming Tombs (Shisanling)
The Ming Tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming Dynasty near Beijing.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
Longshan Culture
Late Neolithic culture in China, known for its distinctive black pottery and early urban settlements.
Notes from Yuewei Cottage
A classic Qing dynasty collection of supernatural tales and social commentary by Ji Xiaolan.
Yingzao Fashi: Building Standards of the Song Dynasty
The Yingzao Fashi is a comprehensive architectural treatise compiled during the Song Dynasty, establishing standardized building practices and construction management systems.
Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
A comprehensive Ming Dynasty acupuncture and moxibustion text compiled by Yang Jizhou in 1601.
Wuliangye
A premium Chinese baijiu (white liquor) produced in Yibin, Sichuan province, renowned for its unique five-grain formula and traditional brewing techniques.
Qieyun
A 7th-century Chinese rime dictionary that standardized the phonological system of Middle Chinese.
Mount Fanjing
A sacred mountain in Guizhou province, China, renowned for its unique biodiversity, Buddhist significance, and stunning natural landscapes.
Cheongsam
The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.
Site of Xanadu
The ruins of Yuan Shangdu, an imperial capital of the Yuan Dynasty, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Jianzhen
Chinese Buddhist monk who propagated Buddhism and Chinese culture in Japan during the Tang Dynasty.
The Nong Jia (Farmers' School)
The Nong Jia is one of the philosophical schools of ancient China, founded by Shennong, emphasizing agricultural wisdom and martial arts.
The Towns and Tombs of the Ancient Gaogouli Kingdom
The ancient capital cities, royal tombs, and noble burial sites of the Gaogouli Kingdom in northeastern China.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Eastern Qing Tombs
The Eastern Qing Tombs are a UNESCO World Heritage site containing the mausoleums of emperors, empresses, and consorts of the Qing dynasty.