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Sixteen years after his death, a legendary cultivator returns to uncover the truth behind a conspiracy that destroyed him, with the help of his steadfast companion....

A brilliant and resilient concubine's daughter navigates the treacherous waters of a Northern Song dynasty noble household, rising from obscurity to become a legendary matriarch. Starring Zhao Liying,...

A slave girl survives a noble's hunting game in the war-torn Western Wei dynasty and rises to become a legendary warrior. Starring Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin, and Shawn Dou....

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. ...

Stephen Chow's genre-defying masterpiece that transforms Journey to the West into a heartbreaking love story disguised as a madcap comedy. Douban 9.2 — the highest-rated Hong Kong film ever....

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....

Tai chi is China's most famous martial art, known for its gentle flowing movements and yin-yang philosophy — described as 'meditation in motion,' inscribed by UNESCO in 2020....

Hua Mulan is a legendary Chinese heroine from the Northern Dynasties period. Her story, told in the 'Ballad of Mulan,' follows a woman who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the ...

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 ...

Four loosely interconnected stories set across modern China, each based on real headline-grabbing events. Jia Zhangke blends wuxia genre elements with searing social realism to explore how ordinary pe...

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...

Two Hong Kong lovers travel to Argentina for a fresh start, only to find their relationship unravelling in the streets of Buenos Aires. Wong Kar-wai's intimate masterpiece won Best Director at the 50t...

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...

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...

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....

A warrior princess fleeing an arranged marriage falls to the mortal realm and meets the last living god. Stars Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin. Douban 7.2....

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....

The final chapter of Sun Tzu's Art of War on the critical importance of intelligence gathering....

The legend of Chang'e flying to the moon is one of China's most famous myths, the cultural origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival....

Link Click scored 8.0 on Douban, a sci-fi mystery drama about agents who can travel through time....

Legend of Zanghai is a 2025 historical drama starring Xiao Zhan, directed by Zheng Xiaolong....

A 2022 Chinese historical romance starring Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi. Set in the Han Dynasty, a young general and a military family's daughter fall in love....

A classic Chinese idiom from Records of the Grand Historian. General Lian Po carries thorny branches to apologize to Lin Xiangru, showing the spirit of admitting mistakes....

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 "...

The Shaolin Temple, situated at the southern foot of Mount Song in Dengfeng, Henan Province, is the birthplace of Chinese Chan Buddhism and the legendary Shaolin Kung Fu. Founded in 495 AD, this thous...

Tai Chi, one of the representative forms of traditional Chinese martial arts, is renowned worldwide for its gentle, slow movements, profound philosophical connotations, and excellent health benefits. ...

Jingdezhen, known as the Porcelain Capital of China, has over 2,000 years of porcelain-making history and is renowned worldwide for its exquisite blue-and-white porcelain. This article explores the ce...

China is the birthplace of silk, with over 5,000 years of sericulture history. From the legendary era of the Yellow Emperor to modern silk workshops along the Grand Canal, silk is not only a symbol of...

The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. This romantic traditional Chinese holiday originat...

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...

A struggling shop owner begins smuggling affordable generic cancer medicine from India to help leukemia patients, becoming an unlikely hero while facing legal consequences. Based on a true story that ...

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 ...

After being rejected from a police academy, young genius Qin Feng travels to Bangkok to stay with his uncle Tang Ren — a self-proclaimed 'number one detective' who turns out to be a petty swindler. Wh...

A modern young man travels back in time to an ancient world, using his contemporary knowledge and wit to navigate court politics and become a legendary minister....

## 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 The Qixi Festival, also known as the Qiqiao Festival, Qijie's Birthday, or Daughters' Festival, is one of the most romantic traditional Chinese festivals. Its core celebration falls on the...

## Overview Tai Chi, an important branch of traditional Chinese martial arts, is also a national-level intangible cultural heritage. It integrates ancient Chinese philosophical thought, health preserv...

## 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 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 The Three Gorges Dam, located in Sandouping Town, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China, spans the main stream of the Yangtze River. It is the world's largest hydroelectric power station and...

## Overview Dongpo Noodles, also known as "Dongpo Pork Noodles" or "Dongpo Sauce Noodles," is a classic noodle dish named after the Northern Song Dynasty literary giant Su Shi (also known as Dongpo Ju...

## 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 Tianjin Jianbing Guǒzi is one of the most representative street breakfasts in northern China, especially in Tianjin City, and is hailed as the "King of Tianjin Breakfast." It is not a sing...

## 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 Longjing Shrimp, a traditional Hangzhou delicacy known for its elegant color and refreshing flavor, is celebrated as a classic of "Hangbang Cuisine" due to its unique creativity and profou...

## Overview Mahjong, as a tile-based game that combines intelligence, fun, and strategy, is a shining pearl in traditional Chinese culture. It is not merely a form of entertainment but also a profound...

## 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 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 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 Guangdong slow-cooked soup, also known as Cantonese slow-cooked soup or Guangfu Lao Huo Liang Tang, is one of the most representative soups in Cantonese cuisine and a core carrier of Lingn...

## 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 "National Beauty and Fragrance" is a Mainland Chinese historical legendary romance drama that aired in 2025. Directed by Ding Ziguang, the series stars Yang Zi and Li Xian in the lead rol...

## 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 Fenghuang Ancient Town, located in the southwest of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province, belongs to Fenghuang County. Known as one of "China's most beautiful sma...

## 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 "山花烂漫时" is a Chinese mainland family drama that aired in 2024. Directed by Fei Zhenxiang, the series features a cast of accomplished actors including Song Jia, Lan Yingying, and Nie Yuan....

## 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 *The Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality* is a Chinese fantasy action television series that premiered in 2025, directed by Yang Yang. The series is adapted from the web novel of ...

## 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 *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 "Ren Zhi Chu" (The Beginning of Man) is a Chinese mainland television series that aired in 2025, belonging to the Drama genre. Set against the backdrop of contemporary society, the series...

## Overview "Chasing Shadows" is a Chinese action mystery film released in 2025, directed by Yang Zi. The film brings together international action superstar Jackie Chan, acclaimed actor Tony Leung K...

## 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 *The Legend of Magpie Door: Season 2* is a Chinese mainland martial arts comedy television series that premiered in 2025. It is directed and headlined by the renowned comedic performing a...

## Overview Tianjin Goubuli Baozi is a famous traditional snack from Tianjin, China. It is also a time-honored Chinese brand and a national intangible cultural heritage. Renowned for its exquisite app...

## 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 *Decoded* is a Chinese suspense drama film released in 2024, directed and written by the renowned filmmaker Chen Sicheng. The film is adapted from the full-length novel of the same name b...

## 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 *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 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 The theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements is a core component of ancient Chinese philosophical thought. It is a simple, dialectical, and systematic worldview that explains the generatio...

## 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 Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon* is a Chinese-language film released in 2024, directed by Hong Kong director Wong Ching-po. The film blends elements of action and suspense genres. With...

## Overview "Little Me" is a Chinese family drama film released in 2024, directed by Yang Linü. The film focuses on Chinese-style family relationships and intergenerational communication, delicately ...

## Overview Chinese acrobatics is a performing art with a long history, renowned worldwide for its thrilling, ingenious, graceful, and powerful displays. It integrates skill, physical strength, balanc...

## Overview Chinese landscape painting is one of the most representative and philosophically profound genres within traditional Chinese art. It is not merely an objective depiction of natural scenery....

## Overview *Dancing to the Top* is a 2023 Chinese comedy-drama film directed by Da Peng (born Dong Chengpeng). Set against the backdrop of street dance "Breaking," the film tells an inspiring story ...

## Overview *Chang'an 30,000 Li* is a 2023 Chinese animated historical film produced by Light Chaser Animation and directed by Xie Junwei. Set against the backdrop of the High Tang era, the film recou...

## Overview Char siu bao, one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Cantonese dim sum, is a classic Chinese delicacy renowned both domestically and internationally. It is celebrated for its snow-white, fluf...

## 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 "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 Mount Sanqing, located at the junction of Yushan County and Dexing City in Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China, is a renowned Taoist mountain and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Its na...

## 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 The Ancient Observatory is a general term for official astronomical institutions and architectural facilities in ancient China used for observing celestial phenomena, formulating calendars...

## 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 Kung Pao Chicken, a classic Sichuan dish known for its vibrant red color, numbing spiciness, and tender-crisp texture, is one of the most representative dishes in Chinese culinary culture....

## Overview "Old Uncle" is a Mainland Chinese television series that premiered in 2025, blending drama and comedy elements. Set against the backdrop of contemporary urban life in China, the series po...

## 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 Legend of Magpie Gate Season 2* is a Mainland Chinese martial arts comedy television series that premiered in 2025. It is directed and headlined by the renowned comedic performing ar...

## Overview "Spring Sunlight" is a Chinese mainland youth romance drama that aired in 2025, consisting of 30 episodes. Set against the backdrop of a contemporary city, the series focuses on the growt...

After six years, director Jiaozi returns with "Ne Zha: The Devil's Child Stirs the Sea," where the intertwined fates of Ne Zha and Ao Bing unfold once more, narrating an earth-shattering legend of sti...

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Wang Yu, it tells the legendary story of an ordinary village boy, Han Li, who, by a stroke of luck, enters a sect of immortal cultivators. Despite his medioc...

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Yi Qianzhong, it tells the legendary and inspirational story of He Weifang, the daughter of a merchant family, who rises from the struggles of the inner hous...

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...

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...

Ximen Changhai, having survived a great calamity, returns to the Dingyuan Alliance to continue defending the land against the Japanese pirates. Ximen Chang continues to hold the fort at the Que Dao Se...

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 ...

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...

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Mao Ni, this period drama is directed by Sun Hao and stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and Chen Daoming. It tells the story of a modern university student who trav...

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...

"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...

"Love Between Fairy and Devil" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. It is a costume fantasy romance drama starring Yu Shuxin and Wang Hedi. The story follows the fairy Xiao ...

"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...

"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...

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 ...

Song Dynasty literature represents a golden age in the history of Chinese literature, with the literary form of Song Ci reaching the pinnacle of Chinese verse history. Writers of this period created c...

Noodles are one of the most important staple foods in China, with a history spanning over four thousand years. From Lanzhou beef noodles to Chongqing noodles, from Beijing zhajiangmian to Wuhan hot dr...

"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...

"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...

*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...

"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...

"Suzhou River" is a 2000 romantic drama film directed by Lou Ye, starring Zhou Xun and Jia Hongsheng. It tells a tragic love story set along the banks of the Suzhou River in Shanghai, with Zhou Xun pl...

"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 ...

Chinese ink wash painting is the core form of traditional Chinese painting, using water and ink as basic materials to express the spirit and artistic conception of subjects through variations in densi...

*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...

Tiger Leaping Gorge is located at the border of Shangri-La City and Lijiang City in Yunnan Province, and is one of the deepest gorges in the world. Here, the Jinsha River cuts through the Jade Dragon ...

"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 ...

"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...

"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...

"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...

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 ...

Changsha Stinky Tofu is the most representative street snack in Hunan, known for its pungent smell yet delicious taste, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. It originated from the Jiang Family ...

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...

Chinese silk has a history of five thousand years and is one of the most representative inventions of Chinese civilization. From the legend of Leizu's sericulture and silk reeling to the opening of th...

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...

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...

"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...

"Soldiers Sortie" is a 2006 military-themed drama with a 9.5 rating on Douban, directed by Kang Honglei, written by Lan Xiaolong, and starring Wang Baoqiang, Chen Sicheng, Duan Yihong, and Zhang Yi. I...

Dongpo Pork is a famous Hangzhou dish named after the Northern Song Dynasty literary figure Su Dongpo. It is made by slowly braising skin-on pork belly with Shaoxing rice wine, soy sauce, and rock sug...

"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...

"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...

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...

"Lurk" is a spy drama that premiered in 2008, with a Douban rating of 9.5. Directed by Jiang Wei and starring Sun Honglei and Yao Chen, it tells the story of Yu Zecheng, a military intelligence agent ...

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...

Kanas Lake is located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is one of China's deepest alpine freshwater lakes, with water that changes color with the seasons and legends of a lake monster. ...

"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,...

Chinese chess has a history of several thousand years, originating from the Liubo game during the Warring States period and taking its modern form in the Tang Dynasty. The board design featuring the "...

Daoxiao Noodles are the most representative pasta in Shanxi and one of China's five major types of noodles. Legend has it that they originated in the Yuan Dynasty, where a special blade is used to sli...

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,...

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...

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...

Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Sichuan dish, with its most distinctive feature being the taste of fish without any actual fish. It primarily uses shredded pork tenderloin as the main ingredi...

"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...

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...

Xiaolongbao is the most famous traditional delicacy in Shanghai, also known as Xiaolong mantou. It consists of thin dough wrappers filled with fresh minced pork and savory broth, all steamed to perfec...

Chinese silk has a history of over 5,000 years and is one of the significant inventions of Chinese civilization. The legend of Leizu teaching people to raise silkworms marks its mythical origin, while...

Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodles are the most representative delicacy of Liuzhou, Guangxi, renowned nationwide for their pungent aroma and delicious taste. The rich, milky-white broth is simmered with...

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...

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...

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...

Stinky tofu is China's most controversial traditional snack, famous nationwide for its pungent smell and delicious taste. It is made by fermenting tofu to produce a unique odor, then frying or steamin...

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...

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...

"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 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...

Baozi is the most popular traditional Chinese steamed bun, made by wrapping various fillings in fermented dough and steaming them. Legend has it that Zhuge Liang invented baozi as an offering during h...

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 ...

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 ...

Chinese painting (Guohua) is a traditional Chinese art form with a history of over 2,000 years. It centers on ink and wash, emphasizing vivid spirit and rhythm, and the idea preceding the brush. Lands...

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 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...

The Legend of the White Snake is one of China's four great folk tales, originating from the Tang Dynasty. It tells the love story between the snake demon Bai Suzhen and the mortal Xu Xian. Key plot po...

The Legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (Liang Zhu) is one of China's four great folktales, hailed as the Eastern Romeo and Juliet. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Zhu Yingtai disguised herself as ...

The Legend of Meng Jiangnu Weeping at the Great Wall is one of China's four major folk tales. It tells the story of a woman named Meng Jiangnu during the Qin Dynasty who traveled a thousand miles to s...

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...

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...

"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...

"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 ...

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...

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...

During the Three Kingdoms period, Chen Gong, a senior spy of Shu Han, was suspected of leaking false intelligence that led to a major defeat in the Northern Expedition. Xun Xu, a counterintelligence e...

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...

General Ling Buyi and the young woman Cheng Shaoshang, who remained in the countryside, meet and come to understand each other amidst the chaos of a turbulent era. Together, they unravel numerous myst...

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...

Adapted from the phenomenal dance poem drama, inspired by the creation of "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" by Northern Song painter Wang Ximeng, this work deconstructs the ultimate Eastern aest...

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...

Yang Zi and Li Xian collaborate for the third time, telling the legendary and inspiring story of He Weifang, the daughter of a Tang Dynasty merchant family, who rises from a disastrous marriage by rel...

Jackie Chan returns to the action crime genre in an adaptation of the 2007 classic film *Eye in the Sky*, telling the thrilling story of a tracking expert pursuing a high-tech thief syndicate in Macau...

Zhao Benshan leads the cast in the second season of a martial arts sitcom. Ximen Changhai survives a great disaster and returns to Dingyuan Alliance to resist the Japanese pirates. Song Xiaobao and So...

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 ...

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Wang Yu, this xianxia drama starring Yang Yang and Jin Chen tells the inspirational legendary story of Han Li, a village boy who becomes an immortal through ...

Traditional soup of Xiaoyao Town, Zhoukou, Henan, originated in the late Northern Song Dynasty, passed down through generations by Hui and Han people, a national intangible cultural heritage, known as...

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...

Penglai Water City in Yantai, Shandong, was first built in the sixth year of the Jiayou era of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is one of the four famous ancient towers in China, associated with the lege...

Adapted from Mi Er's comic "The Outcast," Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao join forces with the special agents of Nascent Order to step into the mysterious Biyou Village, pursuing the supernatural being C...

Yang Zi's self-written and directed crime action film, starring Jackie Chan and Zhang Zifeng, with a surprise appearance by Tony Leung Ka-fai. A genius thief in Macau steals billions in assets, prompt...

The second season of the martial arts sitcom starring Zhao Benshan. Ximen Changhai, having narrowly escaped death, returns to Dingyuan Alliance to resist the Japanese pirates, while his brother Ximen ...

"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...

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...

A 2024 Chinese urban romance drama starring Liu Yifei. Based on Yi Shu's novel, following a woman's journey through love and self-discovery....

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 ...

"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...

"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...

"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...