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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. ...

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....

In a kingdom divided by war, a wounded military commander deploys his secret body double to retake a contested city. But the shadow begins to develop his own identity. Zhang Yimou's stunning ink-wash ...

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 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...

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....

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....

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....

Li Bai (701-762) was China's greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty, known as the Immortal of Poetry....

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 "...

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...

## 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 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 Zongzi, historically known as "jiao shu" or "tong zong," is a traditional Chinese festival food, most notably consumed during the Dragon Boat Festival. It is primarily made from glutinous ...

## Overview Mooncakes, as one of China's most representative traditional seasonal foods, are an indispensable cultural symbol and taste memory of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are not merely a type of...

## 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 Xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is a two-player board strategy game and a brilliant gem in the treasure trove of Chinese culture. It simulates the confrontation of two armies in anci...

## Overview Old Beijing Zhajiangmian is one of the most representative noodle dishes in Beijing's culinary culture, hailed as a quintessential example of "Jingwei" (Beijing flavor). It doesn't rely on...

## 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 *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 *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 "Murder in the Lane: The Unsolved Case" is a Chinese drama mystery film released in 2025, directed by the renowned filmmaker Peter Chan. Set against the backdrop of a real-life family hom...

## 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 Yunnan Sour Soup Chicken is a classic dish originating from Yunnan Province, China, renowned for its unique sour, spicy, and savory flavor. This dish perfectly embodies the diverse culinar...

## Overview *Life Is Like a First Encounter* is a Chinese mainland historical youth-themed television series that premiered in 2025, directed by Wang Wei. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the la...

## Overview Cantonese Siu Mei (Roast Delicacies) is a highly representative category within Cantonese cuisine, broadly referring to meat dishes prepared through various cooking and processing methods ...

## Overview *Silent Glory* is a Chinese war-themed television series that premiered in 2025, directed by the renowned filmmaker Yang Yazhou. Comprising 24 episodes, the series blends elements of war ...

## 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 The Shennongjia Forestry District is located in the western frontier of Hubei Province, China, and is the only administrative division in China named "Forestry District." It borders Baokan...

## Overview "Big Businessman" is a Chinese mainland television series that premiered in 2025, consisting of 40 episodes in total. Set against the backdrop of the initial wave of reform and opening-up,...

## 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 Wuyi Mountain, located in the northwest of Fujian Province, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for both its cultural and natural significance. It is not only a famous Danxia...

## Overview *Return to Dust* is a 2022 Chinese drama film written and directed by Li Ruijun. The film tells the story of two lonely individuals, Ma Youtie and Cao Guiying, who are abandoned by their r...

## 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 "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 *Wild Child* is a Chinese family drama film released in 2024, directed by young filmmaker Yin Ruoxin. The film continues director Yin Ruoxin's nuanced observation of family relationships ...

## Overview Tiantai Mountain, located in Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, is the birthplace of the Tiantai Sect of Chinese Buddhism and the Southern Sect of Taoism. It has long been re...

## 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 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 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 Tianmen Mountain, located in Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, China, is the highest mountain in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie and an important component of Zhangjiaj...

## 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

"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...

"Plot Against" is a spy-themed television series that aired in 2005, directed and starring Liu Yunlong, with Gao Ming, Song Chunli, Chen Shu, and Wang Baoqiang joining the cast. The entire series cons...

Chaoshan beef hotpot is characterized by fresh beef that is sliced and cooked immediately, with the beef meticulously divided into different parts. The clear broth base maximizes the retention 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 ...

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...

China is the homeland of tea, with a history of tea drinking spanning over four thousand years, and tea culture permeates every aspect of Chinese life. From West Lake Longjing to Yunnan Pu'er, from Ti...

"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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Chinese chess is a traditional Chinese intellectual competitive game with a history of over two thousand years. It was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2008. The board con...

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...

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 Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) was the first golden age in Chinese history, lasting 422 years and divided into the Western Han and Eastern Han periods. The names of the Han ethnic group, Chinese char...

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 Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD) is one of the most legendary eras in Chinese history. The three powers of Wei, Shu, and Wu stood in a tripartite balance, with Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan as ...

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 ...

Sichuan hotpot originated on the banks of the Jialing River in Chongqing during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It was invented by boatmen and is globally renowned for its four distinctive cha...

Sanya, located at the southernmost tip of Hainan Island, is China’s only tropical coastal tourism city, often hailed as the "Oriental Hawaii." It boasts world-class coastal scenery such as Yalong Bay,...

A seemingly simple subway station suitcase bomb case conceals a staggering secret spanning seven years. Prosecutor Jiang Yang, determined to clear the name of an unjustly accused deceased, spares no c...

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...

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...

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...