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574 articlesMancheng Han Tombs
The Mancheng Han Tombs are two royal Western Han dynasty tombs discovered in 1968 in Mancheng, Hebei Province, famous for their elaborate architecture and precious artifacts.
Western Zhou Dynasty
The Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BCE) was a pivotal period in Chinese history that established many political and cultural traditions.
Ban Chao
Eastern Han dynasty general and diplomat who restored Chinese control over the Western Regions.
Autumn Colors on the Que and Hua Mountains
A famous Chinese landscape painting by Zhao Mengfu from 1295, depicting mountains near Jinan.
Zhang Sanfeng
Legendary Taoist master credited with founding the Wudang martial arts tradition and contributing to Taoist philosophy.
Five Oxen Scroll
A famous Chinese painting from the Tang Dynasty depicting five oxen in various poses and expressions.
Painting of Emperors of Past Dynasties
A renowned Tang Dynasty masterpiece depicting thirteen emperors from the Han to Sui dynasties.
Admonitions of the Instructress to Court Ladies
A renowned Chinese handscroll painting by Gu Kaizhi from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, currently housed in the British Museum.
Nymph of the Luo River
A masterpiece of Chinese painting from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, depicting the legendary love story between Cao Zhi and the goddess of the Luo River.
Dayan Pagoda
The Dayan Pagoda, located in Xi'an, China, is a historic Buddhist pagoda built during the Tang Dynasty.
Shennongjia Forestry District
Shennongjia Forestry District is a unique administrative region in Hubei Province, China, known for its biodiversity and ecological significance.
Waitai Miyao
A comprehensive Tang dynasty medical encyclopedia compiled by Wang Tao, preserving numerous ancient medical texts.
The Travels of Xu Xiake
A comprehensive geographical and literary work documenting the travels of Ming Dynasty scholar Xu Xiake across China.
Notes from Yuewei Cottage
A classic Qing dynasty collection of supernatural tales and social commentary by Ji Xiaolan.
Wuliangye
A premium Chinese baijiu (white liquor) produced in Yibin, Sichuan province, renowned for its unique five-grain formula and traditional brewing techniques.
Site of Xanadu
The ruins of Yuan Shangdu, an imperial capital of the Yuan Dynasty, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
The Scholars
A classic Chinese satirical novel by Wu Jingzi that critiques the imperial examination system and scholar-official culture.
Zhang Liang
Zhang Liang was a brilliant strategist and key advisor who helped Liu Bang establish the Han Dynasty.
Zhang Fei
Zhang Fei was a prominent military general who served under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period of China.