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A 2019 historical suspense drama adapted from Ma Boyong's novel. Set in Tang Dynasty Chang'an, a condemned prisoner and a young official must foil a devastating conspiracy within twenty-four hours....
In the 1990s, villagers from China poorest region relocate to a barren plain and, with help from Fujian province, build a new home from nothing. Douban 9.2....
Based on the legendary RPG game, a young warrior and a descendant of the goddess Nuwa embark on an epic journey through realms of mortals, demons, and gods. Starring Hu Ge and Liu Yifei. Douban 9.1....
Zhang Yimou's masterpiece spanning decades of Chinese history through the eyes of one family's unimaginable suffering and indomitable will to survive. Starring Ge You (Cannes Best Actor) and Gong Li. ...
Ang Lee's wuxia masterpiece that brought Chinese martial arts cinema to the world stage. Won 4 Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film. Global box office: $213.5M. Starring Chow Yun-fat, M...
Directed by Wen Muye, starring Xu Zheng and Wang Chuanjun. Based on true events, a shop owner smuggles generic cancer drugs from India to save leukemia patients. Douban 9.0. Box office 3.1B RMB....
The Great Wall of China stretches over 21,196 km across 2,300 years of history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, it is one of the greatest architectural achievements in human civilization....
The former Chinese imperial palace and the world's largest ancient palatial complex. Covering 72 hectares with 980 buildings and 1.86 million artifacts. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987....
China's most iconic communal dining tradition with 3,000+ years of history. Chongqing mala, Beijing mutton, Cantonese da bian lu — diverse regional styles. National Intangible Cultural Heritage....
Xiaolongbao are Chinese soup dumplings from the Jiangnan region, featuring thin skins, savory pork filling, and rich broth — a globally beloved icon of Chinese cuisine....
The Silk Road was the most important ancient trade network connecting East and West — over 6,400 km of cultural exchange, inscribed by UNESCO in 2014....
A magisterial chronicle of power and principle in the dying years of the Ming dynasty, following the clash between the Daoist-obsessed Emperor Jiajing and the famously incorruptible official Hai Rui. ...
The 1986 CCTV adaptation of Wu Cheng'en's classic Ming Dynasty novel, directed by Yang Jie and starring Liu Xiao Ling Tong as the Monkey King. With a Douban rating of 9.7, it is one of the highest-rat...
Adapted from Nobel laureate Mo Yan's novel of the same name, this 60-episode drama directed by Zheng Xiaolong stars Zhou Xun and Zhu Yawen. Set in 1920s-30s Shandong, it follows the fierce and passion...
The definitive 1987 television adaptation of Cao Xueqin's masterpiece, widely regarded as the greatest Chinese classical novel. Directed by Wang Fulin, starring Ouyang Fenzhen and Chen Xiaoxu. Douban ...
Zhang Yimou's 1991 masterpiece, adapted from Su Tong's novel 'Wives and Concubines,' stars Gong Li as a young woman forced to become the fourth concubine of a wealthy merchant. The film won the Silver...
A 2015 spy thriller drama directed by Li Xue, starring Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Wang Kai, and Liu Mintao. Set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the 1940s, it follows the Ming family siblings — each hiding ...
Wong Kar-wai's masterpiece set in 1960s Hong Kong, starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung as neighbors who discover their spouses are having an affair. A meditation on restrained desire that won Leung ...
A 2018 Qing Dynasty palace drama starring Wu Jinyan, Nie Yuan, Qin Lan, and Charmaine Sheh. It follows Wei Yingluo, a palace maid who rises through the ranks to become the beloved Imperial Concubine L...
A 2017 xianxia romance drama adapted from Tang Qi's novel, starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao. It tells the three-lifetime love story between Bai Qian, a nine-tailed fox queen, and Ye Hua, a heavenly crow...
Directed by Guan Hu, this 2020 war epic depicts the 1937 Defense of Sihang Warehouse during the Battle of Shanghai. With 3.1 billion RMB at the box office, it became the highest-grossing film worldwid...
Stephen Chow's masterpiece blending martial arts, comedy, and fantasy in 1940s Shanghai. A petty crook stumbles into a slum full of hidden kung fu masters and discovers his own destiny. Douban: 8.9, g...
Directed by Dante Lam, this 2018 military action film is based on the 2015 Yemen evacuation. It follows the Chinese Navy's 'Jiaolong' special forces team on a rescue mission. Grossed 3.65 billion RMB,...
Wong Kar-wai's visually stunning martial arts epic starring Tony Leung as Ip Man, the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster. Zhang Ziyi co-stars as the fierce Gong Er. Douban: 8.2, 12 Hong Kong Film Awards ...
Beijing, early 1970s. While adults are consumed by the Cultural Revolution, army compound teenagers run wild. Jiang Wen directorial debut, based on Wang Shuo novella, starring 16-year-old Xia Yu who b...
Based on Liu Lianzi's novel, this 2011 palace drama follows Zhen Huan's rise from a young girl selected for the imperial harem to the most powerful woman in the empire — the Empress Dowager....
West Lake is Hangzhou's soul — one of China's most famous freshwater lakes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, renowned for its Ten Scenes....
Two mainland Chinese immigrants meet in 1980s Hong Kong. Over a decade of missed connections and separate ambitions, their paths keep crossing until fate brings them together one last time on a New Yo...
Jiaozi are China's most iconic traditional food, dating back over 1,800 years to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Eaten during Spring Festival to symbolize reunion and prosperity....
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, Lijiang's Old Town has over 800 years of history. Home to the Naxi ethnic minority, it's renowned for unique architecture and ancient waterways....
A 2021 Chinese mystery comedy directed by Chen Sicheng. Detectives Tang Ren and Qin Feng are invited to Tokyo to investigate a locked-room murder. Grossed $689 million worldwide....
The Silk Road was the ancient trade route connecting China to the West, opened by Zhang Qian in 138 BC. It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between East and West for over a millennium. Inscribe...
Guilin is world-famous for its spectacular karst landscape. The Li River's limestone peaks and pastoral scenery form a living ink-wash painting. A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2014....
In 1970s China, a young woman joins an army art troupe and befriends the group's selfless 'Living Lei Feng.' Their lives are forever changed by war and the turbulent decades that follow. Feng Xiaogang...
A 2015 Chinese xianxia drama starring Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua, adapted from fresh Guoguo's novel. A forbidden master-disciple love story that became China's first series to exceed 20 billion onlin...
Huangshan in southern Anhui Province is famous for its Four Wonders: odd pines, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. A UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site since 1990....
A retired master chef prepares lavish Sunday dinners for his three grown daughters, but the meals cannot digest the changes sweeping through their lives. Ang Lee's warm, wise masterpiece about food, f...
The Terracotta Army, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' was accidentally discovered by farmers in 1974. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1987, it is China's most iconic archaeologic...
Carved into a cliff face along the ancient Silk Road, the Mogao Caves contain 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals, and 2,415 painted sculptures. Begun in 366 AD and continuously built for a mill...
Jiuzhaigou is famous for its emerald lakes, tiered waterfalls, and colorful forests. Known as a 'fairy tale world,' it has been a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 1992, fully restored after th...
The Summer Palace is China's best-preserved large-scale imperial garden, centered on Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1998, known as the 'Museum of Royal Ga...
The Stone Monkey of Flower-Fruit Mountain wrecks the Dragon Palace, steals the Peach of Immortality, and battles the entire celestial army. The Shanghai Animation Film Studio's 1961 masterpiece is the...
China's first national forest park, famous for its unique quartz-sandstone pillar landforms. The filming location for Avatar's 'Hallelujah Mountain.' A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 1992....
Lijiang Old Town was founded in the 13th century with over 800 years of history. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1997, famous for Naxi architecture and its network of bridges and waterways...
The Temple of Heaven was where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped Heaven and prayed for harvests. Built in 1420, it is China's largest ancient sacrificial complex. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site...
After 13 Chinese sailors are murdered on the Mekong River, an elite narcotics team penetrates the Golden Triangle to hunt down the drug lord responsible. Based on the shocking 2011 real incident. Dant...
After a car accident, a woman travels back to 1981 and meets her mother as a young woman. Determined to give her a better life, she tries to rewrite fate — only to discover that love needs no rewritin...
Gulangyu is a tiny island of just 1.83 sq km off Xiamen, yet it's known as the 'Island of Pianos' and 'Exposition of World Architecture.' A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 2017....
Mount Emei is one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. The Leshan Giant Buddha is the world's largest stone-carved Buddha statue at 71m tall. A UN...
Within these exquisite walled gardens, entire landscapes of mountains, lakes, and pavilions are compressed into the space of a single city block. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, Suzhou's gard...
The Yangtze River Three Gorges stretch 193 km from Chongqing to Hubei, comprising Qutang, Wu, and Xiling Gorges. One of China's most iconic natural landscapes....
Pingyao is China's best-preserved ancient walled city with over 2,800 years of history. Once China's financial center and the birthplace of the first draft bank. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site ...
The Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, are China's first major imperial cave temple complex. With over 59,000 Buddhist statues carved since 460 AD, they represent the first peak of Chinese Buddhist a...
The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan, are the foremost of China's Four Great Grottoes. With over 100,000 Buddhist statues in 2,100+ caves, they represent the highest achievement of Chinese stone car...
In 1930s Japanese-occupied Harbin, four communist agents parachute in on a secret mission — only to discover their plans have been betrayed. Zhang Yimou's first espionage thriller. 1.16 billion yuan b...
In the freezing winter of 1950, Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers clashed with American forces at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea. Directed by Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, and Dante Lam. 5.77 billion y...
Built in 491 AD on a cliff face, the Hanging Temple is supported by just 27 wooden beams. It is China's earliest temple integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Named by TIME as one of the worl...
The Terracotta Army near Xi'an was discovered in 1974. Approximately 8,000 life-size terracotta warriors guard the tomb of China's First Emperor. Called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.' A UNESCO Worl...
In the roaring 1990s Shanghai, a young man rises from nobody to business tycoon, entangled with three unforgettable women. Wong Kar-wai's debut television series. Stars Hu Ge and Tang Yan. Douban 8.7....
To Live (1994) is directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Ge You and Gong Li. Adapted from Yu Hua's novel. Cannes Grand Prix winner. Douban 9.3 — one of the highest-rated Chinese films ever....
The Potala Palace sits atop Red Hill in Lhasa, Tibet at 3,700m elevation. Originally built in 631 AD by King Songtsen Gampo. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1994....
The Silk Road was the ancient trade and cultural network connecting China with Central Asia, West Asia, Europe, and Africa. Zhang Qian's mission in 139 BC opened the route. UNESCO World Heritage since...
Seven directors, seven stories. From the founding ceremony in 1949 to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, ordinary Chinese people experience their nation's most historic moments. A monumental anthology film...
The Wudang Mountains are a Taoist sacred site and the birthplace of Wudang Tai Chi. The Ancient Building Complex was inscribed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1994....
From the New Culture Movement of 1915 to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921, pioneers Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao fight for truth and a new China. Stars Yu Hewei and Zhang Tong. Douban 9...
A dismembered body in a Northeast China steel town unravels a 20-year mystery, pulling three aging men back into the case that shattered their lives. Directed by Xin Shuang. Stars Fan Wei and Qin Hao....
As the dying Sun threatens all life, humanity launches the Moving Mountain Project — building 10,000 planetary engines to propel Earth across the cosmos. Directed by Guo Fan. Stars Wu Jing and Andy La...
In the 1990s, villagers from China's poorest region are relocated to a barren wasteland and must build a new life from nothing. Stars Huang Xuan and Reyiza. Douban 9.2. Winner of Best Actress at the M...
During the Three Kingdoms era, rival spies from Shu Han and Cao Wei wage a deadly shadow war. Stars Chen Kun and Bai Yu. Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel. Douban 8.1....
Based on the true story of Zhang Guimei, a rural teacher who founded a free high school for girls in China's mountainous regions....
Set during the Nanjing Massacre, a group of civilians sheltering in a photo studio discover evidence of Japanese war crimes and risk their lives to preserve the truth....
Directed by Wong Kar-wai, adapted from Jin Yucheng's novel about a young man's rise in 1990s Shanghai during China's economic reform era....
The Tale of Rose (2024) is a Chinese urban romance drama adapted from Yi Shu's 1981 novel of the same name. Directed by Wang Jun, it stars Liu Yifei and Tong Dawei. The series follows Huang Yimei's jo...
After being betrayed and buried alive by her husband, a county magistrate's daughter is saved and returns to the capital under a borrowed identity to seek revenge with the help of a duke....
The ancient trade route connecting East and West, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, spanning 33 sites across China, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan....
A Chinese idiom from 'Lüshi Chunqiu' about a man who marks his boat to find a sword dropped in the water — a metaphor for rigid thinking....
Su Shi's ci poem written during the Mid-Autumn Festival in 1076, considered the greatest Mid-Autumn poem in Chinese literary history....
Chapter 1 of Sun Tzu's Art of War, establishing that war is a matter of vital importance to the state and introducing the Five Fundamentals framework....
Chapter 10 on six types of terrain and the principle of knowing heaven and earth....
Chapter 11 on nine types of strategic ground....
Chapter 12 on fire attacks and the principle of caution in warfare....
The Thousand Character Classic is a traditional Chinese literacy text composed of exactly 1,000 unique Chinese characters in four-character verses covering astronomy, geography, history, and ethics....
Ke Zhou Qiu Jian is a Chinese idiom meaning to be rigid and inflexible, from a story of a man who marked his boat to find a dropped sword in the river....
Climbing Stork Tower is a famous Tang poem by Wang Zhihuan describing the magnificent view from a tower, expressing the spirit of striving for greater heights....
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China's most important traditional holidays, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month with mooncakes and moon viewing....
The Summer Palace in Beijing is China's largest surviving imperial garden, featuring Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, UNESCO listed in 1998....
Mount Huangshan in Anhui is China's most famous mountain, known for its four wonders:奇特 pines, rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. UNESCO listed in 1990....
The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest construction projects in human history, stretching over 21,000 kilometers across northern China....
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations on the 15th day of the first lunar month with lanterns and tangyuan....
Mount Emei in Sichuan is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996....
The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang are one of the world's greatest treasuries of Buddhist art, with 735 caves and 45,000 square meters of murals. UNESCO listed since 1987....
All Will Be Well is a 2024 Hong Kong film scoring 8.1 on Douban, directed by Ray Yeung....
A 2019 Chinese historical action-thriller set in Tang Dynasty Chang'an. A death row prisoner must stop a terrorist plot within 24 hours....
A 2017 sequel to the acclaimed historical drama with new characters. The princes of Changlin Palace navigate war and court intrigue....
Zhuge Liang (181-234) was the chancellor of Shu Han during China's Three Kingdoms period, one of the most famous strategists in Chinese history....
Changan was China's most famous ancient capital. Today's Xi'an is the same city under a different name, with over 1,100 years of capital history....
Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, is China's ancient capital with over 3,100 years of city history. Home to the Terracotta Warriors....
Su Shi (1037-1101), also known as Su Dongpo, was one of the greatest literary figures of China's Song Dynasty, excelling in poetry, prose, and calligraphy....
Li Bai (701-762) was China's greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty, known as the Immortal of Poetry....
Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BCE) was the first emperor of a unified China. He built the Great Wall and created the Terracotta Army....
Confucius (551-479 BCE) was China's greatest thinker and educator, founder of Confucianism. His ideas shaped East Asian civilization for over 2,000 years....
A classic tale of strategy from the Three Kingdoms period. Zhuge Liang uses straw boats to borrow 100,000 arrows from Cao Cao during the Battle of Red Cliffs....
Li Bai (701-762 AD), courtesy name Taibai, also known as Qinglian Jushi, was the greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty, revered as the "Poet Immortal". Along with Du Fu, he formed the legendary "...
Li Qingzhao (1084-1155), style name Yi'an Jushi, was the most outstanding female ci poet in ancient Chinese literature and a representative figure of the Wanyue (graceful and restrained) school of ci ...
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most important traditional Chinese celebrations, held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Families gather together to admire...
The Terracotta Warriors are located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, serving as the burial pit for Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this underground army slept for over 2,0...
Suzhou Gardens are outstanding examples of Chinese classical garden art. In 1997 and 2000, several gardens in Suzhou were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These gardens integrate architect...
Xiaolongbao is one of the most representative traditional dim sum in Shanghai and the Jiangnan region, known worldwide for its thin skin, savory soup, and delicious filling. This exquisite snack carri...
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish originating from Chengdu during the Qing Dynasty. Created by Chen Mapo and his wife in 1862, it features tofu cooked with minced meat and spicy bean sauce. Known for...
Peking Duck is one of China's most celebrated traditional dishes with a history spanning over 1,500 years. Known for its crispy skin, tender meat, and exquisite flavor, this iconic dish has become a s...
Zhangjiajie's highest peak at 1518.6m, featuring the world's longest high-mountain cableway (7455m), a 60m glass skywalk at 1430m altitude, and Heaven's Gate Cave - the world's highest natural mountai...
Shaanxi's most iconic traditional snack, known as the Chinese hamburger. Originating from the Warring States period, it has grown into a 159 billion RMB industry....
Zhang Yimou's 2002 martial arts epic that launched China's blockbuster era. Starring Jet Li and Tony Leung. Oscar-nominated, $177 million global box office....
Gongfu Cha, also known as Kung Fu Tea, is a traditional Chinese tea brewing technique originating from Fujian and Chaoshan regions. It emphasizes skillful tea preparation using small clay teapots and ...
Chinese Shadow Puppetry (Piyingxi) is an ancient traditional theatrical art form. In 2011, it was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This art ...
Hongbao, or red envelopes, represent one of the most iconic traditions during Chinese New Year, carrying blessings from elders to younger generations. This article explores the historical origins, cul...
The abacus is a calculating tool invented by ancient Chinese people with a history spanning over two thousand years. It represents a major achievement in China's mathematical history and was recognize...
One of Sichuan's most iconic traditional snacks, originating from a street vendor's carrying pole in 1841 Zigong. Famous for its numbing, spicy, and savory flavors....
Papermaking is one of China's Four Great Inventions. In 105 AD, Cai Lun of the Eastern Han Dynasty improved the papermaking process, revolutionizing human writing materials....
Wang Wei (699-761), courtesy name Mojie, was a renowned Tang Dynasty poet, painter, and musician. Known as the "Poet Buddha," he pioneered the literati landscape painting tradition with his harmonious...
Mount Tai, located in Tai'an, Shandong Province, China, is known as the "Chief of the Five Sacred Mountains" and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987....
Jiuzhaigou is a stunning nature reserve in Sichuan Province, China, featuring crystal-clear lakes, spectacular waterfalls, colorful forests, and snow-capped peaks. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Si...
Du Fu (712-770), courtesy name Zimei, also known as Shaoling Ye Lao, was one of the greatest realist poets of the Tang Dynasty. Together with Li Bai, he is known as 'Li-Du'. He is revered as the 'Poet...
Shanghai Xiaolongbao, also known as Nanxiang xiaolongbao, is one of the most iconic traditional dishes of the Jiangnan region, famous for its thin skin, rich filling, and savory soup inside....
China's first national forest park, featuring over 3,000 towering quartzite-sandstone pillars up to 1,000 meters tall. The inspiration for Avatar's floating Hallelujah Mountains, designated a UNESCO W...
Ne Zha (2019) is a groundbreaking Chinese animated fantasy film directed by Jiaozi (Yang Yu). Based on the classic novel Investiture of the Gods, it tells the story of a demon-orb reincarnation who de...
Lijiang Ancient Town, a Naxi minority settlement in Yunnan Province at 2,400m elevation, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This 800-year-old town, once a crucial trading hub on the Anc...
Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles (Reganmian) is Hubei Province's most iconic breakfast dish — alkaline noodles tossed in rich sesame paste, ranked as China's #1 noodle dish. A symbol of Wuhan's legendary guozao ...
Standing 71 meters tall at the confluence of three rivers in Sichuan, the Leshan Giant Buddha is the world's tallest stone Buddha statue. Carved into a cliff face over 90 years during the Tang Dynasty...
Cantonese Dim Sum is one of China's most iconic culinary traditions — over 1,000 years of history, 2,000+ varieties, and inseparably linked to the yum cha tea-drinking culture....
A 2018 Chinese xianxia drama starring Yang Zi and Deng Lun, based on the novel by Dian Xian. It tells the epic love story between Jin Mi, a grape sprite, and Xu Feng, the Fire Immortal, spanning acros...
Word of Honor is a 2021 Chinese wuxia drama adapted from Priest's novel Faraway Wanderers, following Zhou Zishu and Wen Kexing as they navigate the jianghu and become soulmates....
Test Dish 1 is a classic Chinese dish....
The Giant Panda is China's national treasure, inhabiting mountain regions of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces....
## Overview "The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a Chinese historical suspense costume drama that aired in 2019, adapted from the novel of the same name by author Ma Boyong. Its English title is "The Lon...
## Overview "Battle Through the Heavens" is a Chinese fantasy action television series that premiered in 2018, adapted from the web novel of the same name by Tian Can Tu Dou (Li Hu). The series, with...
## Overview "Scarlet Heart" is a 2011 Chinese mainland historical time-travel television series, adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by author Tong Hua (real name Ren Haiyan). The Eng...
## Overview "Nirvana in Fire" is a Chinese historical costume drama television series that first aired in 2015. The series was co-directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, and is adapted from the web novel ...
## Overview Dali Erhai Lake, anciently known as Yeyu Ze or Kunmi Chuan, is located within the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, China. It is the second-largest plateau freshwater lake...
## Overview Tangyuan, also known as Yuanxiao, is a traditional Chinese festival food, most commonly consumed during the Lantern Festival (also called Shangyuan Festival) on the 15th day of the first l...
## Overview *Operation Red Sea* is a 2018 Chinese modern military action war film directed by Hong Kong director Dante Lam. The film is an artistic adaptation based on the real-life 2015 evacuation of...
## Overview *Sic Teng* is a 2021 Chinese mainland fantasy romance drama, adapted from the web novel *Half-Demon Sic Teng* by author Wei Yu. The series was directed by Li Muge and stars Jing Tian and ...
## Overview Hot and sour soup, a classic Chinese soup known for its bright red color and appetizing sour-spicy flavor, has become one of the most representative dishes in Chinese culinary culture due ...
## Overview Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in the northwest of Hunan Province, China, under the administration of the Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie City. It is China's first national...
## Overview The Leshan Giant Buddha, anciently known as the "Great Maitreya Stone Statue of Lingyun Temple in Jiazhou," is located on the eastern bank of the Min River in Leshan City, Sichuan Province...
## Overview The Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Chongjiu Festival, Height Ascending Festival, Cornel Festival, or Chrysanthemum Festival, is one of the important traditional folk festivals in...
## Overview Zhangye Danxia Landform, located in Linze County and Sunan Yugur Autonomous County of Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, is one of the most typical, richly sculpted, and vibrantly colore...
## Overview The Silk Road refers to a series of overland and maritime trade routes in ancient times that connected China with Central Asia, West Asia, South Asia, Europe, and Africa. It was not a sing...
## Overview Yangshuo Countryside typically refers to the vast pastoral landscape area centered around the banks of the Yulong River and the surrounding villages within Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Gu...
## Overview "Goodbye Mr. Loser" is a Chinese comedy film released in 2015, co-directed by Yan Fei and Peng Damo, starring Shen Teng and Ma Li. The film is adapted from the stage play of the same name ...
## Overview Stinky tofu, a traditional Chinese snack made from tofu through a special fermentation process, is renowned for its unique characteristic of "smelling pungent but tasting delicious." It is...
## Overview The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, commonly known as the "Chengdu Panda Base," is a world-renowned demonstration institution for the ex-situ conservation, scientific resear...
## Overview Dragon dance, also known as "playing dragon lantern" or "dragon lantern dance," is one of the most representative traditional folk dance forms in China, widely popular in Han Chinese and s...
## Overview The Old Summer Palace, located in Haidian District, Beijing, China, is a large-scale imperial garden from the Qing Dynasty. It consists of the Yuanmingyuan, Changchunyuan, and Qichunyuan (...
## Overview The Potala Palace, situated atop the Red Hill in the center of Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, is a magnificent architectural complex and the world's highest-altitude palace (approx...
## Overview Suzhou embroidery, collectively referring to the embroidery craft of the Suzhou region, is known as one of China's "Four Great Embroideries" alongside Xiang, Yue, and Shu embroidery. It is...
## Overview Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai, is one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in the Jiangnan region of Shanghai, often praised as the "Venice of Shanghai" and the "...
## Overview Beggar's Chicken, also known as "Yellow Mud Baked Chicken" or "Fortune Chicken," is a traditional famous dish from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions of China, particularly renowned in the C...
## Overview The Forbidden City, formerly known as the Purple Forbidden City, is located in the center of Beijing, China. It served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1912 ...
## Overview *Ip Man* is a 2008 Hong Kong action biographical film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen in the lead role. The film is based on the life of the renowned modern Chinese martial...
## Overview "Kunlun Tomb" is a 2021 Chinese mainland web series adapted from the "Kunlun Tomb" chapter of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" novel series written by Tianxia Bachang. Directed by Fei Zhen...
## Overview "Biangbiang noodles," also known as "belt noodles" or "oil-splashed pulled noodles," are a highly representative traditional pasta dish from the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi Province, China...
## Overview *Legend of Fuyao* is a 2018 Chinese mainland historical fantasy romance television series directed by Yang Wenjun. Adapted from the novel *Empress Fuyao* by Tianxia Guiyuan, the series tel...
## Overview *Princess Agents* is a 2017 Chinese mainland historical fantasy drama. Directed by the renowned director Feng Xiaoning, it is adapted from the novel *11th Place Special Agent Imperial Cons...
## Overview "Princess Weiyoung" is a 2016 Chinese mainland historical romance television series directed by the renowned director Li Huizhu. The drama is adapted from the web novel "The Poisonous Dau...
## Overview The 2018 version of *Meteor Garden* is a Chinese mainland-produced youth romance idol drama, directed and produced by the "Idol Drama Godmother," Angie Chai. The series is adapted from th...
## Overview Guilin Rice Noodles, also known as Guilin Luosifen, is the most representative local traditional snack in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It is renowned for its uniqu...
## Overview Hanfu, fully known as "Han Nationality Traditional Clothing," also referred to as Han attire, Han clothing, or Huafu, is the traditional ethnic clothing system of the Han people, inherited...
## Overview *Dear, Beloved* is a 2019 Chinese mainland youth romance drama. The series was directed by Li Qingrong and adapted from Mo Bao Fei Bao's novel *Honey Stewed Squid*. Set against the backdr...
## Overview *Sparks and Love* is a 2015 Chinese mainland urban romantic comedy series. The drama was directed by Li Huizhu and adapted from Gu Man's short novel *Shan Shan Lai Chi*. With a light-hear...
## Overview Pingtan, also known as Suzhou Pingtan, is a storytelling and singing art form popular in the Wu dialect regions of China, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. It integrates "narration,...
## Overview *Put Your Head on My Shoulder* is a 2019 Chinese mainland youth romance web series. Directed by Zhu Dongning and starring Xing Fei and Lin Yi, it is adapted from Zhao Qianqian's novel of ...
## Overview Luosifen, a distinctive local snack originating from Liuzhou City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, is renowned for its unique flavor profile described as "sour, spicy, fre...
## Overview "Better Days" is a 2019 Chinese youth drama film directed by Derek Tsang, starring Zhou Dongyu and Jackson Yee. The film is adapted from Jiu Yuexi's novel "In His Youth, In Her Beauty," an...
## Overview "The Battle at Lake Changjin" is a Chinese war action film released in 2021, directed by the renowned filmmaker Chen Kaige. Set against the historical backdrop of the Battle of Chosin Rese...
## Overview Sichuan Boiled Fish, also known as "Boiled Fish Slices" or "Boiled Live Fish," is a highly representative classic dish in Sichuan cuisine. It is renowned for its unique flavor profile of "...
## Overview "Love O2O" is a Chinese youth romance drama that aired in 2016. Directed by Lin Yufen, it is adapted from Gu Man's bestselling novel of the same name. The drama is set against the dual ba...
## Overview The Yuanyang Rice Terraces, located in the southern part of the Ailao Mountains in Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, are a masterpiece left...
## Overview Cantonese morning tea dim sum, often simply referred to as "yum cha" or "tan zao cha," is a unique culinary culture originating from China's Guangdong Province, particularly Guangzhou and ...
## Overview *The Eight Hundred* is a 2020 Chinese war historical film directed by Guan Hu. Set against the backdrop of the "Defense of Sihang Warehouse" during the final phase of the 1937 Battle of S...
## Overview Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain, located about 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province, China, is a transitional zone between the Badain Jaran Desert and the Taklamakan Desert. It ...
## Overview The erhu is one of China's most representative traditional bowed string instruments, belonging to the huqin family. Its tone is mellow and soft, plaintive and expressive, capable of convey...
## Overview The guzheng, one of China's most representative traditional plucked string instruments, is renowned as the "Oriental piano" for its melodious and clear timbre, rich expressiveness, and pro...
## Overview Gulangyu, located in the southwest of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China, faces Xiamen Island across the Egret River. It is an island with an area of approximately 1.88 square kilometers....
## Overview Kanas Lake, located in the northern part of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, is a dazzling gem deep within the Altai Mountains. It is not only a Na...
## Overview "Bian Shui Wang Shi" (The Past at the Border River) is a 2024 Chinese mainland suspense and drama web series. Directed by "Suan" (real name unknown), the series brings together actors fro...
## Overview *A Chinese Odyssey* is a 1995 Hong Kong comedy fantasy film directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Stephen Chow, Athena Chu, and others. With its unique nonsensical comedic style, subversive...
## Overview "Wolf Warrior 2" is a 2017 Chinese military action war film directed and starring Wu Jing. The film is a sequel to the 2015 movie "Wolf Warrior," but features a relatively independent stor...
## Overview *Farewell My Concubine* is a Chinese film released in 1993, directed by Chen Kaige and starring Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, and Gong Li. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Hong K...
## Overview *Let the Bullets Fly* is a Chinese film released in 2010, directed by the renowned filmmaker and actor Jiang Wen. The movie blends comedy and action elements, becoming a phenomenal work in...
## Overview "Alley Families" is a 2024 Chinese mainland family and emotional drama series. Directed by Zhang Kaizhou, the series stars Yan Ni, Jiang Xin, and Fan Chengcheng in leading roles and consi...
## Overview *The Grandmaster* is a Hong Kong martial arts action film released in 2013, directed by the internationally renowned filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. The film's preparation spanned over a decade. T...
## Overview "Sunshine" is the directorial debut of Chinese filmmaker Jiang Wen in 1994, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It is adapted from Wang Shuo's novel "Ferocious Animals." Set against the back...
## Overview Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles, a specialty rice noodle dish from the Diannan region of Yunnan Province, China, is also one of China's national-level representative intangible cultural h...
## Overview *Joy of Life Season 2* is a 2024 Chinese historical drama series that blends historical and sci-fi elements. Directed by Sun Hao, it is adapted from Mao Ni's web novel of the same name an...
## Overview Northeastern Guo Bao Rou, also known as "Double Cooked Pork Slices," is a renowned traditional dish from Northeast China. It is famous for its golden color, crispy exterior, tender interio...
## Overview *The Legend of the White Snake: Moon and Red Chapter* is a Chinese historical fantasy romance drama that premiered in 2024, directed by Du Lin. The series is adapted from the "Moon and Re...
## Overview Xinjiang roasted lamb skewers, known as "Kawap" in Uyghur, are one of the most representative delicacies of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and a renowned street food both nation...
## Overview *Nezha: The Devil's Child Stirs the Sea* is a Chinese 3D animated fantasy film released in 2025, directed by Jiaozi. As a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster animated film *Nezha*, this film c...
## Overview "Portrait of Nanjing" is a Chinese war drama film released in 2025, directed by the young filmmaker Shen Ao. Set against the historical backdrop of the fall of Nanjing in 1937, the film e...
## Overview Cloisonné, scientifically known as "copper-body wire-inlaid enamel," is a unique handicraft. It involves creating pattern outlines with thin copper wires, which are then soldered onto a me...
## Overview Chinese embroidery, anciently known as "Zhi" or "Zhenzhi," is a traditional handicraft that uses needles as pens and threads as ink to create patterns on fabric. It is not merely a decorat...
## Overview *Detective Chinatown 1900* is a 2025 Chinese comedy-mystery film directed by Chen Sicheng, starring Wang Baoqiang and Liu Haoran. As a new chapter in the "Detective Chinatown" film univers...
## Overview "Love in Spring" is a 2024 Chinese mainland urban romance drama. Directed by Cheng Liang and starring Li Xian and Zhou Yutong, the series consists of 21 episodes. It premiered on Tencent ...
## Overview "Trident 2" is a Chinese mainland television series broadcast in 2025, directed by Liu Haibo and starring Chen Jianbin, Dong Yong, and Hao Ping. The series is a sequel to the popular 2020...
## Overview Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles, a specialty rice noodle dish from the Diannan region of China's Yunnan Province (with Mengzi City at its heart), is renowned for its unique serving method...
## Overview *The Alley House* is a 2024 Chinese mainland family period drama. Directed by Zhang Kaizhou, the series stars Yan Ni, Li Guangjie, Jiang Xin, Adam Fan, and Guan Xiaotong in leading roles....
## Overview Chongqing hot pot, also known as Maodu hot pot or Mala hot pot, is one of the most representative culinary cultural symbols of the Sichuan-Chongqing region in China. It is famous for its "...
## Overview *Bleach* is a Chinese mainland suspense crime web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Cao Kai, the series features a cast of established and rising actors including Guo Jingfei, Wa...
## Overview *The Outcast: Battle of Biyou Village* is a Chinese fantasy action web series released in 2025, directed by Xu Hongyu. The series is adapted from the popular manhua *The Outcast* and serve...
## Overview *The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2* is a Chinese original fantasy animated film released in 2025, directed by "Mùtou" (MTJJ). As a sequel to the 2019 film *The Legend of Luo Xiaohei*, this movie...
## Overview The Chengde Mountain Resort, also known as the "Chengde Imperial Palace" or "Rehe Imperial Palace," is located in Chengde City, Hebei Province, China. It is the largest existing imperial g...
## Overview Scallion Oil Noodles, a seemingly simple yet profoundly flavorful Chinese noodle dish, is a classic snack widely known in the Jiangnan region of China, particularly around Shanghai. It doe...
## Overview *To Live* is a 1994 Chinese drama film directed by the renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou. Adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name, the film profoundly depicts the vicissitudes of an ind...
## Overview Quanzhou, historically known as "Citong," is located on the southeastern coast of Fujian Province, China. The city reached its historical zenith during the Song and Yuan dynasties (approxi...
## Overview Malaxiangguo, also known as Spicy Dry Pot, is a famous modern fusion dish originating from the Sichuan-Chongqing region of China. It has gained immense popularity across the nation and eve...
## Overview "Crimes Against Humanity" is a Chinese mainland historical suspense web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by "Suan," the series brings together a cast of accomplished actors includi...
## Overview Huaiyang cuisine, also known as Weiyang cuisine or Yangzhou cuisine, is one of China's four major culinary traditions. It originated in areas such as Yangzhou and Huai'an in Jiangsu Provin...
## Overview The Yungang Grottoes, located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, approximately 16 kilometers west of Datong City, Shanxi Province, China, are one of the largest ancient grotto comple...
## Overview *Youth* is a 2017 Chinese drama film directed by the renowned filmmaker Feng Xiaogang. Adapted from Yan Geling's novel of the same name, the film is set in China during the 1970s and 1980s...
## Overview West Lake Longjing, also known as Longjing tea, is the foremost of China's top ten famous teas and belongs to the green tea category. It is produced in the West Lake Scenic Area of Hangzho...
## Overview Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, located in the central mountainous region of Hainan Province, China, is one of the first five national parks established in China and a key area f...
## Overview Huizhou cuisine, also known as "Huizhou dishes" or "Anhui cuisine," is one of the eight major culinary traditions of China. It originated in the ancient Huizhou region (encompassing presen...
## Overview *A Lifelong Journey* is a Chinese mainland family drama that aired in 2021. Directed by Zhang Kaizhou and adapted from the novel of the same name by author Wei Xi, the series is set in Na...
## Overview *Sheep Without a Shepherd* is a 2019 Chinese mainland suspense drama film directed by young director Sam Quah. The film is a remake of the 2015 Indian film *Drishyam*, but fully localizes ...
## Overview Guilin Beer Fish is a renowned local specialty dish from Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its unique cooking method and its fresh, fragrant, and m...
## Overview Longji Terraced Fields, also known as Longsheng Terraced Fields, are located in Heping Township, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous R...
## Overview The Western Xia Mausoleums, also known as the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, are the burial grounds of the emperors of the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227 AD). They are located at the eastern ...
## Overview Stinky Mandarin Fish, also known as "Yan Xian Mandarin Fish" or "Tong Xian Fish," is a traditional famous dish from the Huizhou region (now the Huangshan City area) of Anhui Province, Chin...
## Overview *The Age of Awakening* is a Chinese mainland historical drama television series that premiered in 2021, directed by Zhang Yongxin. The series takes the period from the founding of the mag...
## Overview *The Medal* is a major Chinese realistic television series that aired in 2021. The series was overseen by chief director Zheng Xiaolong and co-directed by seven directors including Shen Y...
## Overview The Badain Jaran Desert, located within the Alxa League in the western part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, is China's second-largest desert and the world's highest deser...
## Overview *The Green Night* is a 2024 Chinese drama film directed by young filmmaker Gu Xiaogang. Continuing Gu's focus on the regional landscape and humanistic atmosphere of Hangzhou, as seen in h...
## Overview Kaiping Diaolou, located within Kaiping City under the jurisdiction of Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, is an extremely unique type of Chinese vernacular architecture, integrating defens...
## Overview Dongba script, also known as Naxi pictographs, is a unique pictographic writing system used by the Naxi people in the Lijiang region of Yunnan Province, China. It is hailed as "the world's...
## Overview "Volunteer Army: Heroes Attack" is a Chinese war historical drama film released in 2024, directed by the renowned filmmaker Chen Kaige. As the inaugural installment of a film series comme...
## Overview "Filter" is a Chinese mainland urban romantic comedy that aired in 2025. Directed by renowned director Chen Mingzhang, the series features actors such as Li Landi, Gao Hanyu, and Sun Yizh...
## Overview *The Legend of Auto* is a Chinese comedy-action film released in 2019, written and directed by writer-turned-racing driver-turned-director Han Han. The film combines the passion of motorsp...
## Overview Detian Waterfall, located in Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, is connected to the adjacent Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam...
## Overview *The Curtain of Pearls and Jade* is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical romance drama. Directed by Xie Ze, the series features young actors such as Zhao Lusi, Liu Yuning, and Tang Xiaotian...
## Overview Dough figurine, commonly known as "kneading dough figures," is an ancient and unique folk art in China. It primarily uses flour and glutinous rice flour as its main ingredients. Through pr...
## Overview Tianshan Tianchi, anciently known as "Yaochi" (Jade Lake), is situated within the territory of Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, on t...
## Overview Nanyin, also known as "Xian'guan", "Nanguan", or "Nanqu", is one of the oldest existing musical genres in China, hailed as a "living fossil of Chinese music history". It originated in the ...
## Overview Nam Co, meaning "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan, is located in the central part of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the border between Damxung County of Lhasa City and Baingoin County o...
## Overview "Leisure with Care" is a Chinese war drama film released in 2025, directed by the renowned director Kong Sheng. The film brings together established and emerging actors such as Xiao Zhan,...
## Overview *I Am What I Am 2* is a 2024 Chinese animated film directed by Sun Haipeng, serving as the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2021 film *I Am What I Am*. The film continues the predecesso...
## Overview "Ludao Culture" is not a widely recognized or academically established independent cultural concept. In the Chinese context, it may refer to two main interpretations: one is a misreading o...
## Overview "**The Bad Kids**" is a Chinese web series that premiered in 2020, adapted from the mystery novel "Bad Kids" by Zijin Chen. Directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, Shi...
## Overview Rice noodle roll, also known as la chang or rolled rice noodles, is a traditional rice-based snack originating from Guangdong Province, China. It is renowned for its crystal-clear, thin-as...
## Overview _All Is Well_ is a 2019 Chinese mainland family drama. Directed by Jian Chuanhe and adapted from A Nai's novel of the same name, the series tells the story of the Su family, which appears...
## Overview Mao tofu, also known as moldy tofu or fermented bean curd base, is a unique form of traditional Chinese fermented soybean product, most famously produced in the Huizhou region (now the Hua...
## Overview Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of Gansu Province, China, situated on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It serves as a transition...
## Overview *Goodbye My Princess* is a 2019 Chinese mainland historical romance television series directed by Li Huizhu. The series is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Fei Wo Si Cun....
## Overview The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, located in Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinping, Lüchun, and other counties within the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, China, represent an ...
## Overview Squirrel Mandarin Fish, also known as Squirrel Sweet and Sour Fish, is a traditional famous dish from the Suzhou region of Jiangsu Province, China, and is one of the representative dishes ...
## Overview Cantonese egg tarts, also known as Yue-style egg tarts or Hong Kong-style egg tarts, are a shining pearl in the dim sum culture of Cantonese cuisine. They are renowned for the perfect comb...
## Overview Luosifen, a distinctive local snack originating from Liuzhou City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, is renowned for its unique flavor profile described as "sour, spicy, fre...
## Overview Chishui Danxia, located in Chishui City and Xishui County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, China, is a typical Danxia landform landscape developed from red sandstone in southern China, and a...
## Overview *Moscow Mission* is a 2023 Chinese action crime film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Herman Yau. The film is adapted from the real-life series of robberies that occurred in 1993 aboard th...
## Overview Jianshui Ancient Town, located in Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, is a national-level historical and cultural city with a history of over...
## Overview Moon viewing during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional custom of the Chinese nation with a long history and profound meaning, observed on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. On t...
## Overview The suona is a double-reed aerophone instrument with a long history in China and remarkable expressive power. Its tone is bright, sonorous, and highly penetrating. It is capable of perform...
## Overview *Northeast Police Story 3* is a Chinese mainland action crime film released in 2025. As the third installment in the "Northeast Police Story" series, the film continues the series' signat...
## Overview Barkhor Street, also known as the Octagonal Street, is a circular pilgrimage path and commercial center encircling the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, serving as the heart of the old city. It is ...
## Overview Jian Dui, also known as Sesame Balls, Zhendai, or You Dui, is a traditional Chinese deep-fried sweet pastry with a long history. Characterized by its round, plump shape and golden-brown co...
## Overview The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival or Duanyang Festival, is one of China's four major traditional festivals, celebrated annually on the fifth day of the fifth month in...
## Overview "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Significance" is a Chinese mainland television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 24 episodes. The series blends comedy and drama, using a lightheart...
## Overview Douzhir is a traditional fermented beverage with strong local characteristics in the Beijing area, made from mung beans. It has a grayish-green color, a sour, astringent, and mellow taste,...
## Overview *The Legend of Qin* is a Chinese action historical film released in 2025. The film is adapted from the classic time-traveling martial arts novel of the same name by renowned Hong Kong auth...
## Overview *Nobody: A Life of Significance* is a Chinese comedy-drama film released in 2025. As a work focusing on the lives of ordinary people in contemporary urban settings, the film continues the...
## Overview Southern Lion Dance, also known as "Awakening Lion," is one of the most widespread and representative traditional folk dances in the Lingnan region of China (primarily including Guangdong,...
## Overview "Waves of Flowers" is a Chinese family drama film released in 2025. Set against the backdrop of China's coastal regions, the film delicately portrays the profound connections between fami...
## Overview Shaobing is an extremely classic traditional wheat-based food in northern China, beloved for its crispy outer layer, soft interior, and rich wheat aroma. It does not refer to a single spec...
## Overview Douhua Fan, a seemingly simple yet profoundly rich folk delicacy, is an extremely representative home-cooked meal in the Sichuan-Chongqing region of China. It is not a single dish, but a c...
## Overview "Blazing Sun Like Me" is a Chinese mainland urban romance drama that aired in 2025. The series consists of 36 episodes, focusing on the growth, struggles, and choices of contemporary urba...
## Overview "Light Years" is a Chinese mainland urban-themed television series that aired in 2025, consisting of 36 episodes in total. Set against the backdrop of contemporary urban life, the series ...
## Overview Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest, located at the southernmost tip of Yunnan Province, China, is the only remaining oasis near the Tropic of Cancer on Earth, hailed as the "Green Gem on th...
## Overview *I, Persona: The Battle of Biyou Village* is a Chinese fantasy action web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Xu Hongyu and starring Peng Yuchang and Wang Yinglu, it is one of the ...
## Overview "Sandstorm" is a Chinese mainland suspense-crime web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Tan Jiayan, the series features powerhouse actors Duan Yihong and Wang Ou in leading roles....
The wild little pig demon from Langlang Mountain is determined to enter the Great King's Cave, but is forced to leave after accidentally offending the Great King. He forms a grassroots pilgrimage team...
Sichuan hotpot is one of China's most iconic culinary cultural symbols, originating from Luzhou on the banks of the Yangtze River and renowned for its spicy and numbing flavor. It embodies the passion...
Nanxiang Steamed Bun is a traditional specialty from Nanxiang Town in Jiading District, Shanghai. Originating in the tenth year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1871), it is renowned for its ...
Wudang Mountain is located in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China. It is a sacred site of Taoism and the birthplace of Tai Chi. In 1994, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List....
Xiao Hei lives a peaceful life with his master, Infinity, in a small town. However, the sudden attack on the Spirit Society Hall shatters the long-standing peace of the monster world. A new mission fr...
Based on true historical events, this espionage drama is set against the backdrop of the covert front in 1949, telling the story of underground Communist operatives such as Wu Shi and Zhu Feng in Taiw...
West Lake is the iconic landscape of Hangzhou, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. Famous for its Ten Scenes of West Lake, classic views such as Melting Snow on Broken Bridge, Spring Da...
A historical drama directed by Wang Wei, starring Li Xian, Chun Xia, and Wei Daxun. Set against the backdrop of the Gengzi Incident in the late Qing Dynasty, it tells the story of young people making ...
The fourth season's spin-off short drama of the "Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty" IP series, directed by Guo Shimin and starring Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang. Set against the backdrop of mysterious c...
2025's Highest-Rated Chinese Film (Douban 8.8), directed by Shen Ao, starring Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, and Gao Ye. Set against the backdrop of the Nanjing Massacre, it portrays the fleeting lives in...
"Joy of Life" Sequel, continuing the storyline from Season 1. Fan Xian faces numerous crises on his way back with the diplomatic mission, becoming entangled in deeper court intrigues. Premiered on May...
Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 735 existing caves and 45,000 square meters of murals, it i...
The Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is the world's largest existing palace complex. It was inscribed as a U...
The Great Wall is the greatest architectural project of ancient China, initially constructed in the 7th century BC, with a total length exceeding 21,000 kilometers. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World ...
The Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China, with each region boasting its own unique New Year delicacies. From dumplings in the north to rice cakes in the south, and from t...
Chinese opera is a traditional dramatic form of the Chinese nation, integrating singing, recitation, acting, and acrobatics, and combining music, dance, performance, and fine arts. Various genres such...
Employees of the paranormal management agency "Which-All-Pass," Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, along with other special agents, venture into the mysterious Biyou Village to pursue a malevolent paranorm...
Quanzhou, China's seventh UNESCO City of Gastronomy, was also the world's maritime trade center of Song-Yuan China. It was designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy on October 31, 2025, and boasts 22 ...
In the industrial town of Hualin in Northeast China during the 1990s, a dismembered body cold case shatters the peaceful life of Wang Xiang, a steel mill worker. In an effort to earn merit and secure ...
"The Age of Awakening" spans the timeline from the publication of "Youth Magazine" in 1915 to the founding of the Communist Party of China in 1921, depicting the magnificent historical panorama from t...
"A Lifelong Journey" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Liang Xiaosheng, which won the Mao Dun Literature Award. Directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Ta...
"Chungking Express" is a classic urban romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai in 1994, starring Brigitte Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Faye Wong. Inspired by the Chungking Mansions i...
*A Writer's Odyssey* is a 2021 Chinese New Year fantasy action film directed by Lu Yang, starring Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Dong Zijian, and Yu Hewei. It is adapted from the short story of the same name by...
The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are located at the eastern foot of the Mingsha Mountain southeast of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province. They represent the world's largest an...
"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, directed by Cao Dun, starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi. Set on the eve of the Lantern Festival in the third year o...
"Blossoms" is a 2023 Chinese urban romance drama directed by the renowned filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, starring Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Shanghai, the sto...
The Yangtze Three Gorges—Qutang, Wu, and Xiling—form a spectacular 193km canyon stretching from Chongqing to Yichang. A major cultural corridor and engineering marvel of China....
"The Message" is a 2009 espionage blockbuster co-directed by Chen Guofu and Gao Qunshu, starring Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, Wang Zhiwen, Huang Xiaoming, and Su Youpeng. Adapted from Mai Jia's...
"Story of Minglan" is a 2018 historical family drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Zhang Kaizhou, starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong. It is adapted from the novel of...
"Ode to Joy" is a 2016 urban women's drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Kong Sheng and Jian Chuanhe, starring Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Ziwen, Yang Zi, and Qiao Xin. Adapted from A N...
Rougamo is a traditional pasta dish from Shaanxi Province, originating from the Warring States period and known as the "Chinese-style hamburger." It combines marinated meat with Baiji mo, offering a f...
"Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows from Changlin" is a 2017 historical drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, starring Huang Xiaoming, Liu Haoran, and Tong Liya,...
*Shaolin Soccer* is a 2001 action comedy film directed by and starring Stephen Chow, with co-stars Ng Man-tat, Vicki Zhao, and Patrick Tse. It tells the story of Sing, a Shaolin disciple with incredib...
The Lantern Festival is one of China's traditional festivals, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month each year, serving as the grand finale of the Spring Festival celebrations. Key custom...
"Mr. Six" is a 2015 film directed by Guan Hu, which tells the story of Beijing's old-timer Zhang Xuejun confronting emerging forces to save his son, showcasing the clash between traditional underworld...
Classical Chinese gardens are one of the three major garden systems in the world, with the pursuit of natural artistic conception as the highest ideal, integrating architecture, mountains and waters, ...
"Mr. Six" is a 2015 action drama film directed by Guan Hu, starring Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Hanyu, Xu Qing, Li Yifeng, and Kris Wu. It tells the tragic story of "Sixth Master," an old Beijing hutong resi...
Dumplings are one of China's most representative traditional foods, with a history of over two thousand years. Eating dumplings during festivals is the most important culinary custom in northern China...
Xiaolongbao is one of China's most representative dim sum dishes, originating from Changzhou during the Qing Dynasty, with Nanxiang Xiaolongbao in Shanghai being the most famous. Its soul lies in its ...
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) was one of the most glorious eras in Chinese history, renowned for its openness, inclusiveness, and prosperity. Tang poetry represents the pinnacle of classical Chinese p...
"Operation Mekong" is a 2016 police action film directed by Dante Lam, starring Zhang Hanyu and Eddie Peng. It is adapted from the real-life 2011 Mekong River massacre of Chinese sailors on October 5....
"Drug War" is a 2012 police action film directed by Johnnie To, starring Sun Honglei and Louis Koo. It tells the story of drug enforcement captain Zhang Lei using captured drug dealer Cai Tianming to ...
Cantonese morning tea is a unique culinary culture in Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta region, originating during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty. It centers around delicate dim sum and tea...
"Red Sorghum" is Zhang Yimou's directorial debut in 1987, starring Gong Li and Jiang Wen, adapted from Mo Yan's novel of the same name. It tells the bloody story of the people in Northeast Gaomi Towns...
Pingyao Ancient City is located in Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, and is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. In 1997, it was inscr...
"The White Storm" is a 2013 Hong Kong police action film directed by Benny Chan, starring Sean Lau, Nick Cheung, and Louis Koo. It tells the story of three police brothers who grew up together but tur...
"Yellow Earth" is Chen Kaige's directorial debut in 1984, with Zhang Yimou serving as the cinematographer. The film tells the story of a cultural worker from the Eighth Route Army who travels to north...
Mount Tai is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, with an elevation of 1,545 meters. It is the foremost of China's Five Great Mountains and is renowned as the "Number One Mountain under Heaven."...
"A Chinese Ghost Story" is a 1987 fantasy romance film directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark, starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma. Adapted from the story of Nie Xiaoqian in Pu ...
Tai Chi originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, created by Chen Wangting from Chenjiagou Village in Wen County, Henan Province. It integrates the principles of the Book of Changes, the m...
"Beijing Bicycle" is a 2001 drama film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai, starring Cui Lin, Li Bin, Gao Yuanyuan, and Zhou Xun. It tells the story of a rural teenager and a city teenager whose fates intertwi...
The Great Wall is the greatest military defensive project in ancient China, initially constructed during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. After Qin Shi Huang unified China, the variou...
*Black Coal, Thin Ice* is a 2014 crime romance film directed by Diao Yinan, starring Liao Fan, Gwei Lun-mei, and Wang Xuebing. It tells the story of police officer Zhang Zili, who develops complex fee...
The Yellow River is the second longest river in China, with a total length of approximately 5,464 kilometers. It originates from the Bayan Har Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, flows through nin...
Chongqing Noodles are the most representative street food in Chongqing, renowned for their spicy and numbing flavor profile. In a narrow sense, they refer to the spicy vegetarian noodles, while broadl...
"Happy Together" is a 1997 romantic drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Chang Chen. It tells the story of a gay couple's love-hate entanglement in Bue...
"Chungking Express" is a 1994 romantic film directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Faye Wong. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's Chungking Ma...
*Ashes of Time* is a 1994 wuxia romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai, featuring an all-star cast including Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka...
The Silk Road is an ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the Western world, divided into the overland Silk Road and the maritime Silk Road. The overland route originated from Zhang Qi...
Mooncakes are the most representative traditional food of the Mid-Autumn Festival, shaped like a full moon to symbolize reunion. Chinese mooncakes have developed into nine major regional styles, inclu...
"Once Upon a Time in China" is a 1991 martial arts action film directed by Tsui Hark, starring Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, and Jacky Cheung. The story follows Huang Feihong, a martial arts maste...
"2046" is a 2004 romantic drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai, featuring an all-star cast including Tony Leung, Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, Faye Wong, and Takuya Kimura. The story revolves around Chow Mo-wan...
Chinese paper-cutting is a folk art of creating hollow patterns by cutting or carving on paper with scissors or knives, with a history that can be traced back to the Han and Tang dynasties, spanning o...
"Not One Less" is a 1999 rural-themed film directed by Zhang Yimou, shot entirely with non-professional actors. It tells the story of 13-year-old substitute teacher Wei Minzhi, who goes to the city to...
"The Story of Qiu Ju" is a 1992 rural drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, Lei Kesheng, and Liu Peiqi. Adapted from Chen Yuanbin's novel "Wan Jia Su Song," it tells the story of a rur...
"Shower" is a heartwarming drama film directed by Zhang Yang in 1999, starring Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, and Jiang Wu. Set against the backdrop of an old Beijing bathhouse, the film explores the differing at...
*The Road Home* is a 1999 romantic drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Zhang Ziyi, Zheng Hao, and Sun Honglei. Adapted from Bao Shi's novel *Commemoration*, it tells the innocent love story o...
The Yellow Crane Tower is situated atop Snake Hill in Wuhan. It was first built in the second year of the Huangwu era of the Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period (223 AD), boasting a history of...
"The Story of Minglan" is a 2018 period family drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Zhang Kaizhou, and starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong. It tells the story of Mingl...
Mount Huangshan is located in the southern part of Anhui Province and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site in 1990. It is renowned worldwide for its four wonders: peculia...
Zhouzhuang is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, and is one of China's most famous ancient water towns in the Jiangnan region, renowned as the "No. 1 Water Town in China." Founded during the Yuanyo...
The Potala Palace is situated on the Red Hill in Lhasa, at an altitude of approximately 3,700 meters. It was initially constructed in 631 AD under the auspices of Songtsen Gampo. Comprising the White ...
The Bund, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, is the city’s most iconic urban landscape. Stretching about 1.5 kilometers, the "Exhibition of World Architecture" features 52 hist...
"Day and Night" is a 2017 suspense web series directed by Wang Wei, starring Pan Yueming in dual roles as twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu. The story follows the two brothers who alternatel...
"Like a Flowing River" is a period drama produced by Daylight Entertainment in 2018, directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian, and Tong Yao. Adapted from A Nai's...
"Farewell My Concubine" is a 1993 epic art film directed by Chen Kaige, starring Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, and Gong Li. Using Peking Opera as its medium, the film tells the story of the love, hate,...
"To Live" is a 1994 drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Ge You and Gong Li, adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Fugui, a wealthy young man who experiences the ...
The Temple of Heaven is located in the southern part of Beijing. It was the imperial altar where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests. Constructed in ...
Dali Ancient City is located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was first built in the 15th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1382 AD). Nestled against the Cangshan Mou...
Lugu Lake is located at the border between Ninglang County in Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County in Sichuan Province. It is one of China's deepest freshwater lakes, with a maximum depth of 93.5 meters...
"In the Heat of the Sun" is Jiang Wen's directorial debut in 1994, adapted from Wang Shuo's novel "Ferocious Animals," starring Xia Yu, Ning Jing, and Tao Hong. It tells the story of a group of teenag...
Peking Opera is one of the five major traditional Chinese opera forms. It originated in Beijing during the mid-Qing Dynasty and has a history of over 200 years. It integrates elements from Anhui Opera...
*The Blue Kite* is a 1993 drama film directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang, starring Lü Liping, Pu Cunxin, and Li Xuejian. Through the perspective of a child, it portrays the impact of various political movem...
"Spring in a Small Town" is a 1948 Chinese classic film directed by Fei Mu, starring Wei Wei, Li Wei, and Shi Yu. It tells the story of a young woman in a post-war southern town caught in an emotional...
The Xi'an City Wall is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall structure in China. It was initially built in the third year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1370 AD) and stretches for a...
The cheongsam is the most representative traditional attire for Chinese women, originating from the Manchu women's qipao during the Qing Dynasty and refined in 1920s Shanghai by blending Chinese and W...
The Ming Tombs are located at the foot of Tianshou Mountain in Changping District, Beijing. They are the burial complex for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, covering an area of over 120 square k...
Changbai Mountain is located in the southeast of Jilin Province and is the highest peak in Northeast China, with its main peak, Baiyun Peak, reaching an elevation of 2,691 meters. Tianchi (Heavenly La...
Jiayuguan is located in Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province. It is the first major pass at the western end of the Ming Great Wall, initially built in the fifth year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1...
Tang poetry represents the pinnacle of classical Chinese poetry. During the nearly three hundred years of the Tang Dynasty, great poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, and Bai Juyi emerged, leaving b...
Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, renowned for its five wonders: emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-capped peaks, and...
Shangri-La is located in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. Originally known as Zhongdian, it was renamed Shangri-La in 2001. The area features snow-capped mountains, grassla...
"Red Sorghum" is Zhang Yimou's directorial debut in 1988, starring Gong Li and Jiang Wen, adapted from Mo Yan's novel of the same name. It tells a powerful and tragic story set in the sorghum fields o...
"Raise the Red Lantern" is a 1991 drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, and adapted from Su Tong's novel "Wives and Concubines." It tells the story of Songlian, a university student fo...
"Assembly" is a 2007 war film directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Zhang Hanyu and Deng Chao, with a screenplay by Liu Heng. It tells the story of Gu Zidi fighting for honor and recognition for his fal...
"Ju Dou" is a 1990 drama film co-directed by Zhang Yimou and Yang Fengliang, starring Gong Li and Li Baotian. It is adapted from Liu Heng's novel "Fuxi Fuxi." The film tells the story of the forbidden...
"Nanking! Nanking!" is a 2009 war film directed by Lu Chuan, starring Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, and Fan Wei. Set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, it portrays the devastation of war on hu...
"*The King of Masks*" is a 1995 drama film directed by Wu Tianming, starring Zhu Xu and Zhou Renying. Set in 1920s Sichuan, it tells the story of a street performer known as the King of Masks, who str...
"Hero" is a 2002 wuxia blockbuster directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming, and Donnie Yen. Set against the backdrop of assassination att...
Wonton is one of China's traditional noodle dishes, with a history spanning over two thousand years. Thin, translucent wrappers encase a savory meat filling, boiled in clear broth until they float lik...
Nanxun Ancient Town is located in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and is one of the six major ancient towns in the Jiangnan region, with a history of over 700 years. Renowned for the architectural her...
"The Message" is a 2009 spy thriller co-directed by Chen Guofu and Gao Qunshu, starring Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, and Huang Xiaoming. Adapted from Mai Jia's novel of the same name, it tells ...
The Li River is the essence of Guilin's landscape, stretching 160 kilometers in total. The 83-kilometer waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is known as the Hundred-Mile Gallery. Karst peaks reflect in th...
Chinese fans have a history of over three thousand years, evolving from ancient ceremonial objects to symbols of status among scholars and literati. Fans incorporate various art forms such as calligra...
"The Warlords" is a 2007 war epic film directed by Peter Chan, starring Jet Li, Andy Lau, and Takeshi Kaneshiro. It tells the tragic story of three sworn brothers in the late Qing Dynasty who join the...
Youpo noodles are a traditional pasta dish from the Guanzhong region of Shaanxi. Hand-pulled wide noodles are boiled, then topped with chili powder, chopped scallions, and minced garlic. A ladle of si...
"Shadow" is a 2018 ink-wash martial arts film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Deng Chao and Sun Li. It tells the story of the power struggle between the fictional Pei Kingdom's military commander Zi...
"King of Comedy" is a 1999 comedy film directed by and starring Stephen Chow, with Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok, and Ng Man-tat in leading roles. It tells the story of the persistent pursuit of performin...
Taihu Lake is one of China's five largest freshwater lakes, spanning the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, with an area of 2,427 square kilometers. The lakeshore in Wuxi is the most essential tourist...
"Shower" is a 1999 family drama film directed by Zhang Yang, starring Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, and Jiang Wu. It tells a heartwarming story about a bathhouse owner in old Beijing and his two sons. With a Dou...
Yangzhou fried rice is one of China's four famous rice dishes, originating from the Sui Dynasty with a history of over 1,400 years. It is primarily made with rice and stir-fried with a variety of ingr...
Baozi is a traditional Chinese steamed bun, said to have been invented by Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period. It is made by wrapping various fillings in fermented dough and steaming. From Ti...
Tang suit is a modern representation of traditional Chinese attire, evolving from the Qing Dynasty's mandarin jacket with a front opening and incorporating Western tailoring techniques. It is characte...
"Fu Gui" is a 33-episode period drama that aired in 2005, adapted from Yu Hua's novel "To Live." Directed by Zhu Zheng and starring Chen Chuang and Liu Mintao, it follows the life journey of the wealt...
Lanzhou Beef Noodle was first created in 1915 by Hui Muslim Ma Baozi. It emphasizes "one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow," meaning clear broth, white radish, red chili oil, green ...
"The Cliff" is a spy-themed television series that aired in 2012, directed by Liu Jin and written by Quan Yongxian. It stars Zhang Jiayi, Song Jia, Cheng Yu, and Yong Mei. The story revolves around Co...
Abacus calculation is a traditional Chinese technique for mathematical computation using the abacus, hailed as China's fifth great invention. The prototype of the abacus can be traced back to the East...
Guilin Rice Noodles are a traditional and renowned snack from Guilin, Guangxi, with a long history. They are made from high-quality rice noodles served with a unique brine sauce, pickled beans, pickle...
"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a 2019 historical suspense drama directed by Cao Dun, starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi, adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Cha...
"Great Youth in Song Dynasty" is a 2019 historical mystery drama directed by Yi Zheng and Wang Fei, written by Wang Juan, and starring Zhang Xincheng and Zhou Yutong. Set during the Qingli era of the ...
The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang were first constructed in 366 AD, located on the cliff face of the eastern Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu. They represent the world’s most historically continuous and ...
"Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows in Changlin" is a 2017 historical fantasy drama, created by the original team behind "Nirvana in Fire," directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, with screenplay by Hai Ya...
Chinese Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, is a comprehensive system of combat and wellness practices developed by the Chinese nation over thousands of years of practice. Shaolin Kung Fu and...
Roujiamo is a famous snack from Shaanxi, known as the Chinese hamburger. It is made with braised pork in a white pita bun, featuring a crispy bun and savory meat that is rich but not greasy. Its histo...
Mount Emei is located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, and is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, known as the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Its highest peak, Wanfo Summit, stan...
Chinese seal carving is a unique engraving art that uses stone as its material, carving knives as tools, and Chinese characters as its representation, with a history of over 3,000 years. It was inscri...
Wuyi Mountain is located in the northern part of Fujian Province. In 1999, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, making it the fourth dual heritage site in China. It i...
"Joy of Life" is a phenomenal 2019 historical drama directed by Sun Hao, written by Wang Juan, and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang. Adapted from Mao Ni's novel of the same nam...
Liuzhou Luosifen is a specialty snack from Liuzhou, Guangxi, renowned nationwide for its unique sour, spicy, fresh, refreshing, and piping-hot flavor. It smells pungent but tastes delicious, with sour...
Mount Huangshan is located in the southern part of Anhui Province and is renowned worldwide for its five wonders: unique pine trees, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. It was ...
"The Long Season" is a 2023 life suspense drama directed by Xin Shuang, starring Fan Wei, Qin Hao, and Chen Minghao. Set against the backdrop of the reform of state-owned enterprises in Northeast Chin...
Nanxiang Steamed Bun was founded in 1871 in Nanxiang Town, Jiading, Shanghai, renowned for its thin skin, ample filling, fresh juice, and beautiful shape. The non-fermented dough is wrapped around a f...
Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village is located in Leishan County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou. It is the largest Miao ethnic settlement in China and even the world, with over 1,468 households and more th...
*The Age of Awakening* is a major revolutionary historical drama released in 2021, with a Douban rating of 9.3. Directed by Zhang Yongxin and starring Yu Hewei, Zhang Tong, and Zhang Wanyi, it is set ...
Peking Roast Duck is one of China's most representative traditional and famous dishes, with a history of over six hundred years. It is primarily prepared in two major styles: open-fire roasting over f...
Chinese paper-cutting is an intricate art of creating hollowed-out patterns on paper using scissors or carving knives, with a history spanning over 1,500 years. It is one of the most widespread folk a...
Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven, located in the northeastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, renowned worldwide for its typical karst topography. The 83-kilometer stretch o...
"Chang'an 30,000 Li" is a 2023 historical animated film produced by Light Chaser Animation, with a Douban rating of 8.3 and box office earnings exceeding 1.7 billion yuan. Centered on the friendship b...
Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. It is renowned worldwide for its five wonders: emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-c...
Xiaolongbao is the most representative traditional snack in Shanghai, originating from Nanxiang Town in Jiading during the Qing Dynasty, renowned for its thin skin and juicy filling. The addition of a...
Go is one of the four major arts of ancient China, with a history of over 4,000 years. The board consists of a 19×19 grid with 361 intersections, and no two games of black and white stones have ever b...
"Day and Night" is a 2017 suspense web series with a Douban rating of 8.9, directed by Wang Wei. Pan Yueming plays twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu. The older brother suffers from a fear of...
The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It was initially built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, with a history of over 800 years, and is a famous tourist destina...
"Like a Flowing River" is a 2018 TV series themed around China's reform and opening-up, with a Douban rating of 8.9. Directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, and starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian...
The Palace Museum is located in the Forbidden City in Beijing. It served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Construction began in 1406, covering an area of 720,000 square meter...
Mapo Tofu is a classic dish of Sichuan cuisine, created by Chen Liu's wife near Wanfu Bridge in Chengdu during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. She was nicknamed "Chen Mapo" due to her pockmarked ...
"Minning Town" is a 2021 poverty-alleviation-themed drama with a 9.2 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and Sun Molong, starring Huang Xuan, Zhang Jiayi, Yan Ni, and Reyizha. It tells the true s...
Mount Tai is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province. As the foremost of China's Five Great Mountains and the "Number One Mountain under Heaven," it stands at an elevation of 1,545 meters. Since the...
Twice-cooked pork is considered the king of Sichuan cuisine, named for its cooking method where pork belly is first boiled and then stir-fried twice in the wok. Stir-fried with garlic sprouts and Pixi...
Tai Chi originated in Chenjiagou, Wen County, Henan Province in the mid-17th century. It was created by Chen Wangting and has a history of nearly 400 years. In 2020, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Repre...
"Kite" is a 2017 spy drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed and starring Liu Yunlong, who plays Zheng Yaoxian, an underground Communist Party member infiltrating the Kuomintang's military intelli...
West Lake in Hangzhou is China's most culturally rich lake landscape, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The Ten Scenes of West Lake, such as Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, Melting Snow o...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the crystallization of wisdom from thousands of years of medical practice in China. It is based on theoretical foundations such as Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, an...
Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin is a classic traditional Chinese dish that originated in the Song Dynasty. It is made by coating pork tenderloin in batter, deep-frying it twice, and then drizzling it w...
Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, renowned as the "ancestor and teacher of all operas." It originated in Kunshan, Jiangsu, during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. In 2001...
"Parents' Love" is a 2014 family period drama with a 9.5 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and starring Guo Tao and Mei Ting. It tells the love story of naval officer Jiang Defu and capitalist ...
Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest of Hunan Province. It is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and a Global Geopark, renowned for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. The Tianmen ...
"The Great Ming Dynasty 1566" is a 2007 domestic historical drama rated 9.8 on Douban, considered the pinnacle of its genre. Directed by Zhang Li and written by Liu Heping, it stars Chen Baoguo as Emp...
Gulangyu is a landmark island in Xiamen, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. It is renowned as the "Garden on the Sea," "Island of Pianos," and "Museum of International Architecture." T...
Peking Opera is a quintessential Chinese art form with a history of over 200 years, integrating the four skills of singing, reciting, acting, and martial arts, along with the four role types of sheng,...
"Drawing Sword" is a 2005 war-themed drama with a Douban rating of 9.5, directed by Zhang Qian and Chen Jian, starring Li Youbin as Li Yunlong. It tells the legendary military career of Li Yunlong, co...
Qiandao Lake is located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As a national 5A-level scenic area, it features 1,078 emerald-green islands scattered across its surface, with water quality con...
Luosifen is the most representative specialty snack of Liuzhou, Guangxi, known for its spicy, refreshing, savory, sour, and piping-hot flavors. The broth, simmered from river snails, is paired with ri...
The Mogao Caves are located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, and were first constructed in 366 AD. They are the world's largest and most comprehensive existing Buddhist art sanctuary. Currently, there are...
Lanzhou Beef Noodle is hailed as China's premier noodle dish, originally created by Hui Muslim Ma Baozi in the late Qing Dynasty. It emphasizes "one clear, two white, three red, four green, and five y...
Chinese acupuncture is one of the most essential therapeutic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Based on the theory of meridians, it regulates the flow of qi and blood by stimulating specific ac...
Chongqing Noodles are the most representative street food in Chongqing, renowned for their spicy, numbing, fresh, and fragrant flavors, with origins dating back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasti...
Thangka is a uniquely distinctive religious scroll painting in Tibetan culture, with a history of over 1,300 years. It involves the use of mineral pigments to depict Buddhist deities and religious sto...
The Yellow River, with a total length of 5,464 kilometers, is the second longest river in China. It originates from the Bayan Har Mountains in Qinghai, flows through nine provinces and autonomous regi...
"Joy of Life" is a 2019 historical political drama with a Douban rating of 7.9, directed by Sun Hao and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang. Adapted from Mao Ni's novel of the sam...
Shadow puppetry is one of the oldest folk opera arts in China, with a history of over 2,000 years. It involves performing with silhouettes carved from cowhide or donkey hide behind a screen. In 2011, ...
"The Story of Minglan" is a 2018 period family drama with a Douban rating of 8.0, produced by Daylight Entertainment and directed by Zhang Kaizhou. Starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong,...
Mount Huangshan is located in the southern part of Anhui Province and is renowned worldwide for its four wonders: uniquely shaped pines, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Its highest peak...
The Guzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with a history of over 2,500 years. It originated in the Qin region during the Warring States period, hence it is also known as the Qin Z...
"Empresses in the Palace" is a 2011 masterpiece of palace intrigue drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Sun Li, Chen Jianbin, and Ada Choi. The 76-episode series ...
Mount Lu is located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, renowned worldwide for its grandeur, uniqueness, steepness, and beauty. It was inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List in 1996. Li Bai’s f...
"Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 historical political drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, starring Hu Ge, Liu Tao, and Wang Kai. Adapted from Hai Yan's novel of the same n...
Mount Emei is located in Leshan, Sichuan, and is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, serving as the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra. Its highest peak, Wanfo Summit, stands at an elevation ...
Xi'an Roujiamo, also known as Lazi Roujiamo, features a crispy, tender, and non-greasy filling of stewed meat inside a white bun. The bun is characterized by its golden ring, tiger-back shape, and chr...
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine is the core method of treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a history spanning thousands of years. Li Shizhen spent 27 years compiling the "Compendium of ...
Wudang Mountain is located in Shiyan, Hubei, and is one of China's four major Taoist sacred mountains, as well as the birthplace of Tai Chi. In 1994, its ancient architectural complex was inscribed as...
Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken) is a representative dish of Shawan County in Xinjiang, created in the 1980s by Sichuan-born chef Li Shilin to meet the demand of long-distance truck drivers for a hearty, a...
Daocheng Yading is located in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan and is known as the last Shangri-La. The three sacred mountains—Xiannairi at 6,032 meters, Yangmaiyong at 5,958 meters,...
"The Long Night" is a 2020 suspense drama with a 9.0 rating on Douban, directed by Chen Yifu and starring Liao Fan, Bai Yu, and Tan Zhuo. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "The Long Night," it tells the...
Chaoshan beef hotpot originated in the Chaoshan region of Guangdong and is known for its freshly sliced beef and light beef bone broth. The beef is divided into more than ten specific cuts, including ...
"All Is Well" is a 2019 urban family drama with a Douban rating of 7.7, produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Jian Chuanhe, and starring Yao Chen, Ni Dahong, and Guo Jingfei. Adapted from A ...
Nanxiang Steamed Bun was created by Huang Mingxian in 1871 in Nanxiang Town, Jiading, Shanghai. It features thin skin, generous filling, and a delicious, savory broth. Each bun has at least 14 pleats,...
Chinese paper cutting has a history of over 1,500 years and was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. It involves cutting or carving patt...
"The Long Season" is a 2023 suspense drama with a Douban rating of 9.4, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Fan Wei, Qin Hao, and Chen Minghao. It tells the story of a dismembered corpse case spanning...
Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan is located in Hunan and was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage site in 1992. Its quartz sandstone peak forest landscape is exceptionally rare in the world, with over 3,000 ro...
Beijing Roast Duck has a history of over 600 years and is divided into two major styles: the hung-oven roast duck (established by Quanjude in 1864) and the closed-oven roast duck (from Bianyifang). It...
"Day and Night" is a 2017 suspense web series with a Douban rating of 8.9, directed by Wang Wei. Pan Yueming plays twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu. A massacre makes the younger brother a w...
Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province and was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage site in 1992. It is renowned for its six wonders: alpine lake...
Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven, and Yangshuo's landscape is the finest in Guilin. Guilin, located in Guangxi, is world-renowned for its karst peak forest topography and was inscribed as...
Mapo Tofu is a classic Sichuan dish created by Chen Mapo in Chengdu during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, known for its numbing, spicy, savory, and piping-hot flavors. It features tender tofu pa...
Go, originating in China with a history of over 4,000 years, is one of the four traditional arts of qin (music), qi (Go), shu (calligraphy), and hua (painting). Legend has it that Emperor Yao invented...
"Reset" is a 2022 infinite flow suspense drama with a Douban rating of 7.9, directed by Sun Molong and starring Bai Jingting and Zhao Jinmai. It tells the story of two ordinary people who, after a bus...
"A Lifelong Journey" is a 2022 family period drama with an 8.1 rating on Douban, directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Tao. Adapted from Liang Xiaosheng’s Mao Dun L...
The Potala Palace is situated on the Red Hill at an altitude of 3,700 meters in Lhasa, Tibet. It was initially built in the 7th century by Songtsen Gampo to welcome Princess Wencheng. Combining palace...
Water-boiled fish is a classic Sichuan and Chongqing dish that originated in Chongqing and gained nationwide popularity in the 1990s. It features tender fish slices served on a bed of bean sprouts, to...
Chinese tea culture has a history of thousands of years, with Lu Yu's "The Classic of Tea" being the world's first specialized tea monograph. In 2022, traditional Chinese tea processing techniques wer...
Shangri-La is located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, at an altitude of 3,300 meters. Originally named Zhongdian, it was renamed Shangri-La in 2001. Songzanlin Monastery, the largest ...
Gulangyu Island is located in Xiamen, Fujian, covering an area of 1.88 square kilometers. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. The island preserves over a thousand buildings blend...
Husband and Wife Lung Slices is a traditional famous dish from Chengdu, Sichuan, and one of the top ten classic Sichuan dishes. In the 1930s, the couple Guo Chaohua and Zhang Tianzheng used leftover b...
Peking Opera is a quintessential Chinese art form with a history of over 200 years. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. The four m...
"Wind Blows from Longxi" is a 2022 period entrepreneurial drama with a Douban rating of 8.2, directed by Fu Dongyu and starring Zhao Liying, Ou Hao, and Li Guangjie. It tells the story of Xu Banxia, w...
Xishuangbanna is located in the southernmost part of Yunnan and is China's only tropical rainforest nature reserve. The Dai people are the main ethnic group, and the Water Splashing Festival is the gr...
"Blossoms" is a 2023 urban period drama with a Douban rating of 8.7, directed by Wong Kar-wai and starring Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tiffany Tang, and Xin Zhilei. Adapted from Jin Yucheng's Mao Dun Literature P...
Mount Tai is located in central Shandong Province, with its main peak, Yuhuangding, standing at an elevation of 1,545 meters. It is renowned as the foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains and the "First...
Mount Emei is located in Leshan, Sichuan, with its main peak, the Golden Summit, standing at an elevation of 3,099 meters. It is one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and is regarded as the bo...
"The Awakening Age" is a 2021 historical drama with a 9.3 rating on Douban, directed by Zhang Yongxin and starring Yu Hewei, Zhang Tong, and Hou Jingjian. It depicts the magnificent history of pioneer...
Mount Huangshan is located in southern Anhui Province, with its main peak, Lotus Peak, standing at an elevation of 1,864.8 meters. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its cultura...
Go is the oldest board game in China, with records dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, spanning thousands of years of history. Played with black and white stones on a 19x1...
The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang are located on the eastern slope of the Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu Province. Construction began in 366 AD, and today there remain 735 caves, 45,000 square meters o...
Acupuncture, a core therapy of traditional Chinese medicine, involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the human body to regulate qi and blood for disease treatment. It was inscribed as ...
"Minning Town" is a 2021 poverty alleviation-themed drama with a Douban rating of 9.2, directed by Kong Sheng and Sun Molong, starring Huang Xuan, Reyizha, Zhang Jiayi, and Yan Ni. It tells the touchi...
"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a 2019 costume suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.1, directed by Cao Dun and starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi. Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same na...
The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang, Yunnan Province. It was initially built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties (13th century) and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 199...
Rougamo is the most representative traditional delicacy in Shaanxi, often referred to as the Chinese hamburger. The Baiji bun is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the braised meat ...
"Like a Flowing River" is a 2018 period drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian, and Tong Yao. It tells the stories of three ...
Pingyao Ancient City is located in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province. It was first built during the reign of King Xuan of the Western Zhou Dynasty, dating back over 2,800 years. In 1997, it was inscribed as a...
"I Am Yu Huanshui" is a 2020 dark comedy short series with a Douban rating of 7.5, directed by Sun Molong and starring Guo Jingfei and Miao Miao. Produced by Daylight Entertainment, it is adapted from...
Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village is located in Leishan County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou. It is the largest Miao ethnic settlement in China and even the world, with over 1,468 households and more th...
Chinese shadow puppetry is one of the world's earliest forms of shadow screen cultural entertainment, with a history of over two thousand years. Legend traces its origins to the Western Han Dynasty, u...
"All Is Well" is a 2019 family drama with a Douban rating of 7.8, directed by Jian Chuanhe and starring Yao Chen, Ni Dahong, and Guo Jingfei. Adapted from A Nai's novel of the same name, it tells the ...
Huangguoshu Waterfall is located in Anshun, Guizhou, and is the largest waterfall in Asia, with a height of 77.8 meters and a width of 101 meters. Xu Xiake praised it as "pounding pearls, shattering j...
Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles is the most representative traditional delicacy in Yunnan, originating from Mengzi City. A layer of oil film on the surface of the piping hot chicken broth helps retai...
Chinese lanterns have a history of over two thousand years, originating from the Western Han Dynasty. Red lanterns symbolize celebration, reunion, and auspiciousness, with the Spring Festival and Lant...
The Great Wall is China's greatest architectural marvel, initially constructed during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and expanded through dynasties such as Qin, Han, and Ming, with ...
Dumplings are the most representative traditional pasta in China, with a history of over 1,800 years. The dough wrappers encase various fillings, and they can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried. The mos...
"Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 historical political drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, starring Hu Ge, Liu Tao, and Wang Kai. Adapted from Hai Yan's web novel, it tells...
The Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the world's largest and most completely preserved ancient complex of woode...
Suzhou gardens are the highest representation of Chinese classical garden art, with a history of 2,500 years. The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Canglang Pavil...
"The Untamed" is a 2019 fantasy drama with a Douban rating of 7.7, starring Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo. Adapted from Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's novel "Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation," it tells the story of ...
Chinese chopsticks have a history of over 3,000 years and are among the earliest eating utensils in the world. Bamboo and wood are the most common materials, with a traditional shape featuring a round...
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China's most important traditional holidays, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. Moon gazing and eating mo...
"The Story of Minglan" is a 2018 period family drama with a Douban rating of 7.8, directed by Zhang Kaizhou and starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong. Adapted from the novel of the same ...
The Tang Dynasty (618-907) was one of the most powerful dynasties in Chinese history, marked by peak national strength, cultural prosperity, and tribute from numerous foreign states. The Zhenguan Reig...
The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was the last unified dynasty in Chinese history established by the Han ethnic group, lasting 276 years and passing through 16 emperors. Zhu Yuanzhang's rise from beggar to...
The Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) was the last feudal dynasty in China, established by the Manchu people, lasting 276 years and passing through 12 emperors. The Kangxi-Qianlong Prosperous Age marked the fi...
The Song Dynasty (960-1279) was the most prosperous period in Chinese history in terms of economy and culture, accounting for over 60% of the world's GDP. Among the Four Great Inventions, the compass,...
The Lantern Festival is the first important festival after the Chinese Spring Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, with a history of over 2,000 years. Its three major customs...
Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most famous Sichuan dishes in China and one of the three must-order dishes in overseas Chinese restaurants. It was invented by Ding Baozhen, the governor of Sichuan duri...
The Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC) was the first unified centralized empire in Chinese history. Though it lasted only 15 years, its influence was profound. Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, unified the six states ...
The Warring States period (475-221 BCE) was the era of greatest intellectual freedom and most dynamic talent in Chinese history. Seven powerful states vied for supremacy, and a hundred schools of thou...
Mapo Tofu is one of Sichuan's most famous representative dishes, originating in Chengdu during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. Created by Chen Mapo, it adheres to the highest standards characteri...
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, with a history of over two thousand years. Its four major customs are climbing heights,...
Chinese opera is one of the world's three ancient theatrical traditions (alongside Greek tragedy and comedy, and Indian Sanskrit drama), with a history of over 800 years. Peking Opera, representing th...
The Spring Festival Gala, also known as the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, has been broadcast annually on Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983 and is the most-watched television program in China. Watching th...
The Guzheng is one of China's oldest plucked string instruments, with a history of over 2,500 years. It became popular in the Qin State during the Warring States period, hence it is also called the Qi...
"Joy of Life" is a 2019 historical political drama with a 7.9 rating on Douban, directed by Sun Hao and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang. Adapted from Mao Ni's novel of the sam...
"Return to Dust" is a 2022 art-house film with a Douban rating of 8.4, directed by Li Ruijun and starring Hai Qing and Wu Renlin. It tells the love story of two marginalized farmers in rural Northwest...
The Badaling Great Wall and the Mutianyu Great Wall are the two most famous sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. Badaling is the earliest opened Great Wall scenic area, famous for the saying, "He wh...
"Empresses in the Palace" is a 2011 masterpiece of palace intrigue drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Sun Li, Chen Jianbin, Ada Choi, and Jiang Xin. Adapted fro...
Kung Fu Tea (Gongfu Tea) is the most exquisite tea art in China, originating in the Song Dynasty and flourishing in the Chaoshan and Southern Fujian regions. It involves small teapots and cups, emphas...
In the year 712 AD, Emperor Ruizong of Tang changed the reign title to Yanhe. The Tang Dynasty remained prosperous across the world, yet beneath the splendor, undercurrents were stirring. Lu Lingfeng,...
"Water Margin" is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It is a heroic legend written by the author Shi Nai'an during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The entire book de...
*Romance of the Three Kingdoms* is one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. It is a historical novel written by the novelist Luo Guanzhong during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The 120-cha...
"Dream of the Red Chamber" is the foremost of China's Four Great Classical Novels, written by the Qing Dynasty author Cao Xueqin. The complete work consists of 120 chapters, with the first 80 chapters...
"Lust, Caution" is a spy romance film directed by Ang Lee, adapted from Eileen Chang's short story of the same name. Set in Shanghai and Hong Kong in the 1940s, the story follows a group of patriotic ...
The Chinese dragon is the most significant totem and symbol in Chinese culture, representing auspiciousness, power, and prosperity. From the jade dragon of the Hongshan Culture in the Neolithic Age to...
"The Art of War" is a military classic written by the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Wu during the late Spring and Autumn period, approximately 2,500 years ago. It is the world's oldest extan...
Shaolin Temple is located at the foot of Wuru Peak on Mount Song in Dengfeng City, Henan Province. It was first built in the 19th year of the Taihe era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (495 AD) and is the ...
"Hi, Mom" is a 2021 Chinese comedy film written, directed, and starring Jia Ling, adapted from her real-life experiences. The story follows Jia Xiaoling, who travels back to 1981 after her mother unex...
The Yangtze River is the largest river in China, the longest river in Asia, and the third-longest river in the world, with a total length of approximately 6,300 kilometers and a drainage area of 1.808...
"Wolf Warrior 2" is a 2017 action military film directed by and starring Wu Jing. It has a Douban rating of 7.1 and grossed 5.681 billion yuan at the box office in mainland China. It was the first fil...
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, boasting a 4,500-year history of civilization and 2,300 years of city development. It was designated by UNESCO as the first City of Gastronomy in Asia (2010...
Xi'an, anciently known as Chang'an, is the foremost of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals. It served as the capital for 13 successive dynasties and boasts world-class cultural heritage sites such as ...
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province, renowned worldwide for its West Lake. As the saying goes, "Above is paradise, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou." West Lake was inscribed as a UNESCO World He...
Chongqing is one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities, renowned as the 8D magical mountain city, famous for its unique attractions such as the night view of Hongyadong, the Yangtze River C...
"Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster" is a 2010 action film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen, with a Douban rating of 7.4. The film follows Ip Man as he moves with his family to Hong Kon...
"Bodyguards and Assassins" is a 2009 action historical film directed by Teddy Chan and produced by Peter Chan, with a Douban rating of 7.7. The film tells the story of various righteous individuals en...
"A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella" is a classic film directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Stephen Chow in 1995, with a Douban rating of 9.2 based on approximately 1.28 million reviews. On the su...
"Empresses in the Palace" is a 2011 Qing Dynasty palace drama directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Sun Li, with a Douban rating of 9.4 based on approximately 915,000 reviews. This 76-episode epic p...
"Latent" is a spy drama that aired in 2009, with a Douban rating of 9.5, widely regarded as the pinnacle of domestic spy dramas. Sun Honglei plays Yu Zecheng, and Yao Chen plays Cuiping. The story rev...
"The Bad Kids" is a 2020 suspense drama produced by iQIYI's "Light On" theater, with a Douban rating of 8.8. It features powerhouse actors such as Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, and Zhang Songwen delivering ...
Cantonese morning tea is the most representative culinary culture of Guangdong, originating from the "Two-Cent Teahouses" during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi reigns of the Qing Dynasty. The "Four Heavenly...
Dumplings are one of China's most representative traditional foods, with a history of over 1,800 years. Legend has it that they were invented by the famous Eastern Han Dynasty physician Zhang Zhongjin...
Zhangjiajie is located in Hunan Province and is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site (1992), renowned worldwide for its more than 3,000 peculiar peaks and stone pillars. The prototype of the Halleluja...
Ode to Joy is a 2016 phenomenal urban drama centered on women, produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Kong Sheng and Jian Chuanhe, starring Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Ziwen, Yang Zi, and Qiao X...
Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE) was the greatest thinker and educator in ancient China and the founder of the Confucian school. His core concepts of benevolence (ren), propriety (li), filial piety (xiao), ...
Suzhou, historically known as Gusu, was founded in 514 BC and has long been praised as "Paradise above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below." Nine of its classical gardens were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritag...
My Chief and My Regiment is a war-themed television series that aired in 2009, directed by Kang Honglei, written by Lan Xiaolong, and starring Duan Yihong and Zhang Yi. Set against the backdrop of the...
Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province, known as the "Spring City" due to its year-round spring-like climate, with an average annual temperature of 16°C. The Stone Forest is a UNESCO World Natural ...
Lanzhou Beef Noodle was created by Hui ethnic chef Ma Baozi in 1915. It is renowned for its "one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow" characteristics and is one of China's most repres...
Lanzhou Beef Noodle is one of China's most representative noodle dishes. It was created in 1915 by Ma Baozi, a Hui ethnic minority person. It is renowned worldwide for its five major standards: clear ...
The landscape of Guilin is the finest under heaven, and the Li River is the essence of Guilin's scenery. The 83-kilometer waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo along the Li River is adorned with fantastica...
Hot pot is one of China's most representative traditional dishes, with a history that can be traced back thousands of years. From Sichuan's spicy hot pot to Beijing's mutton hot pot, it embodies the e...
Mount Huangshan is renowned as the most beautiful mountain in China, famous worldwide for its four wonders: uniquely shaped pines, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. It was inscribed on th...
A garden on the sea at the southwestern corner of Xiamen, this small island covers an area of only 1.87 square kilometers. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017 and is renowned as t...
A renowned delicacy of southern Yunnan, it ranks first among Yunnan's top ten famous dishes. Originating from the Mengzi region, it boasts a history of over three hundred years and is celebrated for i...
The medical treasure of China's five-thousand-year civilization, rooted in the theoretical foundation of the Huangdi Neijing, includes unique treatment systems such as the four diagnostic methods of o...
One of the most distinctive popular noodles in China, created by Hui chef Ma Baozi in 1915, it is known for its unique standard of "one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow" and is hai...
With a history of over 1,200 years, the ancient city of Diannan in Yunnan is known as the "Land of Literature and Culture." Renowned for cultural heritage such as Jianshui Purple Pottery, the Lin'an C...
Produced by Noon Sunshine, the story follows the lives of the Zhuang and Lin families in a small alley of a Suzhou cotton mill residential area in the late 1970s, capturing the warmth and growth of or...
Jiaxing, Zhejiang, is a thousand-year-old water town with a civilization history of over 7,000 years and a town-building history of more than 1,300 years. It is the permanent venue of the World Intern...
A documentary-style portrayal of the evolution of criminal investigation in China from the 1990s to the present, through 15 typical cases. Yu Hewei plays grassroots police officer Qin Chuan, who uphol...
Xiao Hei lives a peaceful life with his master in a small town. The local branch of the Spirit Guardian Association is suddenly attacked, and a new mission forces the master and disciple to face the c...
Duan Yihong stars in a suspense drama, where a boiler corpse burning case spanning eight years unravels a series of连环 crimes in a desolate small town. Rated 8.1 on Douban, it has been hailed as the hi...
"Yao-Chinese Folktales" spin-off animated film: Four unknown little monsters embark on a journey to obtain the scriptures, setting a new box office record for two-dimensional animation in Chinese film...
Directed by Zheng Xiaolong, with Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi leading the cast, this ancient costume legend drama follows the son of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, who bears a blood feud and returns ...
A PhD in modern literature travels back to the Southern Qi dynasty, using his knowledge of history and literature to impersonate a descendant of the Langya Wang clan in order to survive. Rated 8.0 on ...
Focusing on the crimes of the Japanese Unit 731 during the invasion of China, a key drama commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. Rated 8.7-8.9 on Dou...
Produced and starring Yu Hewei, with Wu Yue and Wei Chen in leading roles, this historical spy drama is based on the true story of General Wu Shi. It recreates the life-and-death covert battles in the...
Dunhuang World Cultural Heritage, founded in 366 AD, features 735 caves, over 2,000 painted sculptures, and more than 45,000 square meters of murals, showcasing the development of Buddhist art over a ...
The Chinese animated film "The Tale of the Little Pig Demon" adapts the story of a small monster with no extraordinary powers embarking on a journey to obtain scriptures, scoring 8.5 on Douban and ear...
Dumplings are the most representative traditional pasta in China, with a history of over 1,800 years. From the cold-dispelling medicinal dish "Jiao'er" invented by Zhang Zhongjing, the medical sage of...
The historical drama directed by Suan, the director of *The Edge of the Water*, focuses on the inhumane atrocities committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army during its invasion of China. In ...
Domestic 2D animated film, adapted from Yu Shui's work *The Summer of Little Monsters*. Four grassroots little monsters absurdly team up to imitate the Journey to the West pilgrimage, embarking on an ...
Milkyway Image's first TV series in nearly 30 years, a fable spanning sixty years of Hong Kong people's fate, produced by Johnnie To and Yau Nai-hoi, Douban score 8.2....
"The Legend of Hei 2" is the sequel to the 2019 animated film. Hei lives a peaceful life with his master in a small town, but an attack on the妖精 branch hall shatters years of tranquility. It opened wi...
"Litchi of Chang'an" is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, directed by and starring Da Peng. It tells the story of a minor official during the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty who is forc...
"Duststorm" is a 12-episode crime suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.1. Set against the backdrop of the northwestern desert, Duan Yihong plays grassroots police officer Chen Jianghe, who re-inve...
Kunqu Opera originated in Kunshan, Suzhou, during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, with a history of over 600 years. It is hailed as the ancestor of all modern operas. In 2001, it was listed by...
Mount Emei is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, with an altitude of 3,077 meters. It is renowned for its Golden Summit, sea of clouds, sunrise...
"One Day We'll Be Famous" is a 15-episode comedy produced by Hong Kong's MakerVille, with a Douban rating of 8.3. It tells the story of film graduates running a self-media channel, centered around a f...
"Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an" is the third installment of the series, with a Douban rating of 8.1. Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang return with the original cast, telling the story of Lu Li...