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Two Peking Opera performers navigate love, betrayal, and political turmoil across five decades of Chinese history in Chen Kaige Cannes Palme d Or winning masterpiece....

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 Great Wall of China stretches over 21,196 km across 2,300 years of history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, it is one of the greatest architectural achievements in human civilization....

A 2015 spy thriller drama directed by Li Xue, starring Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Wang Kai, and Liu Mintao. Set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the 1940s, it follows the Ming family siblings — each hiding ...

A 2017 xianxia romance drama adapted from Tang Qi's novel, starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao. It tells the three-lifetime love story between Bai Qian, a nine-tailed fox queen, and Ye Hua, a heavenly crow...

Directed by Guan Hu, this 2020 war epic depicts the 1937 Defense of Sihang Warehouse during the Battle of Shanghai. With 3.1 billion RMB at the box office, it became the highest-grossing film worldwid...

Directed by Dante Lam, this 2018 military action film is based on the 2015 Yemen evacuation. It follows the Chinese Navy's 'Jiaolong' special forces team on a rescue mission. Grossed 3.65 billion RMB,...

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...

A 2021 Chinese mystery comedy directed by Chen Sicheng. Detectives Tang Ren and Qin Feng are invited to Tokyo to investigate a locked-room murder. Grossed $689 million worldwide....

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...

After a car accident, a woman travels back to 1981 and meets her mother as a young woman. Determined to give her a better life, she tries to rewrite fate — only to discover that love needs no rewritin...

In the freezing winter of 1950, Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers clashed with American forces at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea. Directed by Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, and Dante Lam. 5.77 billion y...

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....

As the dying Sun threatens all life, humanity launches the Moving Mountain Project — building 10,000 planetary engines to propel Earth across the cosmos. Directed by Guo Fan. Stars Wu Jing and Andy La...

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 ancient trade route connecting East and West, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, spanning 33 sites across China, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan....

The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest construction projects in human history, stretching over 21,000 kilometers across northern China....

When a lowly orchid fairy accidentally frees the fearsome Moon Supreme, a curse binds their fates together, leading to an epic romance across the realms of immortals, demons, and mortals....

Ne Zha (2019) is a groundbreaking Chinese animated fantasy film directed by Jiaozi (Yang Yu). Based on the classic novel Investiture of the Gods, it tells the story of a demon-orb reincarnation who de...

A 2018 Chinese xianxia drama starring Yang Zi and Deng Lun, based on the novel by Dian Xian. It tells the epic love story between Jin Mi, a grape sprite, and Xu Feng, the Fire Immortal, spanning acros...

The ancient trade route connecting East and West, stretching from Gansu Province across thousands of kilometers to the Mediterranean coast....

## 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 Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai, is one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in the Jiangnan region of Shanghai, often praised as the "Venice of Shanghai" and the "...

## Overview *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 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 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 Gulangyu, located in the southwest of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China, faces Xiamen Island across the Egret River. It is an island with an area of approximately 1.88 square kilometers....

## Overview *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 Grandmaster* is a Hong Kong martial arts action film released in 2013, directed by the internationally renowned filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. The film's preparation spanned over a decade. T...

## Overview Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles, a specialty rice noodle dish from the Diannan region of Yunnan Province, China, is also one of China's national-level representative intangible cultural h...

## Overview *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 "Trident 2" is a Chinese mainland television series broadcast in 2025, directed by Liu Haibo and starring Chen Jianbin, Dong Yong, and Hao Ping. The series is a sequel to the popular 2020...

## Overview Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles, a specialty rice noodle dish from the Diannan region of China's Yunnan Province (with Mengzi City at its heart), is renowned for its unique serving method...

## Overview *The 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 Malaxiangguo, also known as Spicy Dry Pot, is a famous modern fusion dish originating from the Sichuan-Chongqing region of China. It has gained immense popularity across the nation and eve...

## Overview Yellow Crane Tower, situated atop Snake Hill in Wuchang, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, overlooks the vast Yangtze River. It is renowned as the "First Tower Under Heaven" and a "Peerle...

## Overview Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is a classic and widely beloved Chinese dish, renowned for its distinct sweet and sour flavor, glossy red-brown color, and tender, succulent meat. It belongs to th...

## Overview "Filter" is a Chinese mainland urban romantic comedy that aired in 2025. Directed by renowned director Chen Mingzhang, the series features actors such as Li Landi, Gao Hanyu, and Sun Yizh...

## Overview *The 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 "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 Rice noodle roll, also known as la chang or rolled rice noodles, is a traditional rice-based snack originating from Guangdong Province, China. It is renowned for its crystal-clear, thin-as...

## Overview *Crossing the Angry Sea* is a Chinese crime thriller film released in 2023, directed by the renowned filmmaker Cao Baoping. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by author L...

## 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 Jian Dui, also known as Sesame Balls, Zhendai, or You Dui, is a traditional Chinese deep-fried sweet pastry with a long history. Characterized by its round, plump shape and golden-brown co...

## Overview "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 Wuyuan, located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province and under the jurisdiction of Shangrao City, is renowned as "China's Most Beautiful Countryside." Every spring, when the rapese...

## 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 ...

During the mid-to-late period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms through the early Northern Song Dynasty, Qian Hongchu, the ruler of the Wuyue Kingdom, grew and matured with a deep concern for the...

"A Bite of China" is a large-scale culinary documentary produced by China Central Television, and it is the first food documentary in China to be filmed using high-definition equipment, documenting th...

Adapted from Ban Ming Ban Mei's novel "Ban Xia", it tells the story of the mysterious demon hunter Xuan Ye and the young girl Ban Xia, who join forces to vanquish demons and monsters in a world where ...

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...

About the music documentary film on Chinese composer Chen Qigang living in France, directed by Guo Xufeng, spanning seven years of cross-border filming. It delves into Chen Qigang's spiritual world, d...

The Bund is a landmark of Shanghai, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River. The architectural complex of international buildings faces the Lujiazui skyline in Pudong across the river, showcasin...

In the industrial town of Hualin in Northeast China during the 1990s, a dismembered body cold case shatters the peaceful life of Wang Xiang, a steel mill worker. In an effort to earn merit and secure ...

The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are located at the eastern foot of the Mingsha Mountain southeast of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province. They represent the world's largest an...

"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...

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...

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...

Chinese printing is one of the four great inventions of the world. From woodblock printing to the movable type printing invented by Bi Sheng in the Northern Song Dynasty, it fundamentally transformed ...

Zhouzhuang is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, and is one of China's most famous ancient water towns in the Jiangnan region, renowned as the "No. 1 Water Town in China." Founded during the Yuanyo...

The 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 ...

Xiang cuisine, also known as Hunan cuisine, is one of the eight major culinary traditions in China, renowned for its spiciness and cured flavors. It features a wide variety of ingredients and rich, ro...

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 ...

"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...

Chinese Chess is a two-player competitive board game with a history of over a thousand years, often referred to alongside Go as one of China's two major board games. The board consists of nine vertica...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle was first created in 1915 by Hui Muslim Ma Baozi. It emphasizes "one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow," meaning clear broth, white radish, red chili oil, green ...

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 ...

Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese street snack made by coating hawthorn berries with a crystallized sugar syrup, resulting in a bright red, glossy appearance and a sweet-and-sour taste. Originating fr...

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...

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...

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin is a classic traditional Chinese dish that originated in the Song Dynasty. It is made by coating pork tenderloin in batter, deep-frying it twice, and then drizzling it w...

Gulangyu is a landmark island in Xiamen, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. It is renowned as the "Garden on the Sea," "Island of Pianos," and "Museum of International Architecture." T...

Qiandao Lake is located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As a national 5A-level scenic area, it features 1,078 emerald-green islands scattered across its surface, with water quality con...

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 tea culture has a history of thousands of years, with Lu Yu's "The Classic of Tea" being the world's first specialized tea monograph. In 2022, traditional Chinese tea processing techniques wer...

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...

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...

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...

Chinese opera is one of the world's three ancient theatrical traditions (alongside Greek tragedy and comedy, and Indian Sanskrit drama), with a history of over 800 years. Peking Opera, representing th...

The Spring Festival Gala, also known as the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, has been broadcast annually on Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983 and is the most-watched television program in China. Watching th...

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,...

The Yangtze River is the largest river in China, the longest river in Asia, and the third-longest river in the world, with a total length of approximately 6,300 kilometers and a drainage area of 1.808...

"Wolf Warrior 2" is a 2017 action military film directed by and starring Wu Jing. It has a Douban rating of 7.1 and grossed 5.681 billion yuan at the box office in mainland China. It was the first fil...

"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 ...

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...

Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province, known as the "Spring City" due to its year-round spring-like climate, with an average annual temperature of 16°C. The Stone Forest is a UNESCO World Natural ...

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...

A renowned delicacy of southern Yunnan, it ranks first among Yunnan's top ten famous dishes. Originating from the Mengzi region, it boasts a history of over three hundred years and is celebrated for i...

The king of Chinese summer night snacks, famous for flavors like spicy, garlic, and thirteen-spice, originated in Hunan and later swept across the nation, becoming the most iconic national night snack...

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...

A PhD in modern literature travels back to the Southern Qi dynasty, using his knowledge of history and literature to impersonate a descendant of the Langya Wang clan in order to survive. Rated 8.0 on ...

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...

The historical drama directed by Suan, the director of *The Edge of the Water*, focuses on the inhumane atrocities committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army during its invasion of China. In ...

"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...

"Little Monster of Langlang Mountain" is a 2025 Chinese mainland comedy animated film created by the original team of "Yao-Chinese Folktales" and directed by Yu Shui. It tells the story of a little pi...