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A brilliant strategist returns under a new identity to clear his family name and fight for justice in the imperial court of the Liang Dynasty....

When the sun begins to die, humanity builds massive engines to push Earth on a 2,500-year journey to a new star system....

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....

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. ...

The Spring Festival is China's most important traditional holiday, marking the lunar new year from New Year's Eve through the Lantern Festival — inscribed by UNESCO in 2024....

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...

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...

On the windswept loess plateau of Shaanxi, two rival families endure half a century of upheaval from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the birth of New China. A 77-episode epic of land, honor, and revol...

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 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...

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 Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is China's most important traditional festival with over 3,000 years of history. Inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2024....

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....

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...

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....

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....

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....

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....

Spring Festival is China's most important traditional holiday, celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar with family reunions, fireworks, and red envelopes....

The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations on the 15th day of the first lunar month with lanterns and tangyuan....

A 2017 sequel to the acclaimed historical drama with new characters. The princes of Changlin Palace navigate war and court intrigue....

A 2022 Chinese historical light comedy starring Bai Jingting and Tian Xiwei. A warm love story between a young lord and a princess....

Bai Juyi (772-846), styled name Letian, also known as Xiangshan Jushi, was the greatest realist poet of the Tang Dynasty after Du Fu. He advocated the New Yuefu Movement and wrote famous works includi...

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most significant traditional celebration in China with a history spanning over 4,000 years. It embodies the rich cultural heritage and emoti...

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...

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...

The Spring Festival is China's most important traditional holiday, marking the beginning of the lunar new year with thousands of years of history....

## 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 Qingming Festival, also known as the Spring Outing Festival, the Pure Brightness Festival, the March Festival, and the Ancestor Worship Festival, is one of the most important traditional f...

## 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 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 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 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 *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 "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 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 "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 *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 "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 *The Great River Guardian* is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical fantasy comedy web series. Directed by Deng Ke, it is adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by web author "N...

## Overview "White Moon and Vanishing Star" is a Mainland Chinese historical fantasy romance drama set to air in 2025. Directed by the renowned director Zhu Ruibin, the series brings together popular...

## Overview Mapo Eggplant is a classic Sichuan dish known for its vibrant red color, numbing spiciness, rich aroma, and long-lasting aftertaste. It evolved from the world-renowned "Mapo Tofu," replaci...

## 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 *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 Woodblock New Year prints are an important category of traditional Chinese folk art. They are a unique art form for creating festive decorative paintings, produced through carving wooden b...

## 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 "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 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 "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 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 The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year or the beginning of the year, is the most important traditional festival in China and many other countries within the East Asian cultu...

## 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 "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 *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 "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 *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 *The Strange Cases in Tang Dynasty: Chang'an* is a Chinese historical costume suspense and detective drama that premiered in 2025, directed by Bai Shan. As a sequel or new installment in ...

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...

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...

In Kuruk County, Northwest China, two detectives, one seasoned and one new, reopen the investigation into an eight-year-old boiler corpse burning case. Amidst the swirling yellow sand, they meticulous...

Focusing on judicial protection for minors, the juvenile prosecution team was newly established. Prosecutors Lin Zhitao and assistant prosecutor Bai Enyu joined forces to combat the evils of human nat...

The third installment in the "Tang Dynasty Mysteries" series follows the detective team led by Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng as they arrive in Chang'an. Amidst the conflicts between the new dynasty and ol...

The Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China and also the world's largest annual human migration event. During the Lunar New Year period, billions of people visit relatives a...

Urban psychological thriller, directed by Xue Xiaolu, starring Sun Li and Wu Kangren. It tells the story of single mother Yan Ling, who falls into an emotional manipulation trap while investigating th...

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...

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...

"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 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...

"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...

"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...

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...

"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...

"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...

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...

*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...

"New Police Story" is a 2004 police-crime action film directed by Benny Chan, starring Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, and Daniel Wu. It tells the story of elite police officer Chan Kwok-wing facing the ch...

"A World Without Thieves" is a 2004 New Year action comedy film directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Andy Lau, Rene Liu, Ge You, and Wang Baoqiang. Adapted from Zhao Benfu's novel of the same name, it ...

"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 ...

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...

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...

Hainan Island is the second largest island in China, located on the coast of the South China Sea, and is the country's only tropical island province. Sanya's Yalong Bay, Tianya Haijiao, and Nanshan Te...

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...

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...

"If You Are the One" is a 2008 New Year comedy film directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Ge You, Shu Qi, and Fan Wei. It tells the romantic story of Qin Fen, a returnee from abroad, who meets flight at...

"Cell Phone" is a 2003 New Year comedy film directed by Feng Xiaogang and written by Liu Zhenyun, starring Ge You, Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, and Fan Bingbing. The film tells the story of Yan Shouyi, a famo...

"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...

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...

"The Knockout" is the 2023 CCTV New Year drama, directed by Xu Jizhou and starring Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong, Wu Gang, and Ni Dahong. It tells the story of the 20-year battle between police o...

*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 ...

"A Lifelong Journey" is the 2022 CCTV New Year drama, directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Tao. It is adapted from the Mao Dun Literature Prize-winning novel of th...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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 ...

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 Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China, celebrated on the first day of the lunar new year with a history of over 4,000 years. The Spring Festival travel rush is the wor...

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...

Spring rolls are one of China's most famous traditional fried snacks, with a history that can be traced back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Thin wrappers are filled with vegetables or meat, rolled into a...

Spring couplets are pairs of poetic lines written in black ink on red paper, displayed on doorframes during the Chinese New Year period. They originated from peach wood charms, with Emperor Meng Chang...

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...

Qingming Festival is one of China's four major traditional festivals, observed annually on April 4-6 of the Gregorian calendar. It is a day for tomb-sweeping, ancestor worship, and spring outings. Wit...

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 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...

Sichuan Pepper is a uniquely Chinese numbing and spicy spice with over 3,000 years of usage history. Its distinctive numbing sensation comes from sanshool, which is not spiciness but a tingling numbne...

"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 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...

"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...

"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 ...

A group of genius thieves stole billions in assets, outsmarting the police's surveillance system with their exceptional anti-detection skills. The Macau Judiciary Police called upon the long-retired t...

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...

Legendary driver Zhang Chi made a heroic effort five years ago, winning the race but losing everything. Five years later, he forms a new team and returns to the Bayinbulak track, fighting once again t...

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...

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...

"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...

Li Hongchou, the creator of the "Mao Pian" team, presents a new work: a mysterious mirage in Dengzhou City conceals a shocking conspiracy. A female sword-for-hire and a clever young boy join forces to...

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...