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A 2019 historical suspense drama adapted from Ma Boyong's novel. Set in Tang Dynasty Chang'an, a condemned prisoner and a young official must foil a devastating conspiracy within twenty-four hours....

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,...

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. ...

Directed by Jiang Wen, starring Jiang Wen, Ge You, and Chow Yun-fat. A bandit impersonates a magistrate and battles a ruthless warlord in this sharp black comedy. Douban 9.0. Box office 659M RMB....

Directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Shen Teng and Jackson Yee. Yue Fei's former soldiers orchestrate a conspiracy in a military camp to preserve his legacy poem. Douban 7.0. Box office 4.5B RMB....

A blockbuster 2023 anti-crime drama directed by Xu Jizhou, starring Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen. Spanning 20 years, it follows a police officer's pursuit of a fishmonger-turned-mafia boss. Douban ratin...

A 2008 Hong Kong biographical action film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen, chronicling the life of Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man during the Japanese invasion of China....

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....

The Potala Palace sits atop Red Hill in Lhasa, Tibet at 3,700m elevation. Originally built in 631 AD by King Songtsen Gampo. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1994....

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....

Fan Xian returns to the capital and plunges deeper into deadly court politics. Stars Zhang Ruoyun and Chen Daoming. The most anticipated Chinese drama sequel of 2024. Douban 7.3....

A tea-house owner in Song Dynasty China journeys to the capital to confront her faithless fiance, and ends up building an empire with her two best friends. Stars Liu Yifei in her TV comeback. Douban 7...

A concubine's daughter in Song Dynasty China hides her brilliance to survive family politics, then fights her way to happiness. Stars Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng. Produced by Daylight Entertainment....

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....

Joy of Life Season 2 (2024) is a Chinese historical drama adapted from Mao Ni's bestselling novel. Directed by Sun Hao with a screenplay by Wang Juan, it stars Zhang Ruoyun and Li Qin. The series beca...

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....

Wang Han's quatillion depicting soldiers drinking fine wine before heading into battle on the frontier....

Song of the Wanderer is Tang poet Meng Jiao's most famous poem, celebrating the greatness of a mother's love....

The Chinese Zodiac consists of twelve animals that represent years in a repeating twelve-year cycle, each with distinct personality traits....

The Book of Songs is China's earliest poetry anthology, containing 305 poems from the Western Zhou to mid-Spring and Autumn period....

Full River Red is a 2023 Spring Festival film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Shen Teng and Jackson Yee....

A 2019 Chinese historical action-thriller set in Tang Dynasty Chang'an. A death row prisoner must stop a terrorist plot within 24 hours....

A 2024 Chinese comedy film directed by Shao Yihui, starring Song Jia. Three urban women navigate love and self-discovery....

Su Shi (1037-1101), also known as Su Dongpo, was one of the greatest literary figures of China's Song Dynasty, excelling in poetry, prose, and calligraphy....

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...

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...

The story of Sheng Minglan, a concubine's daughter in a Song Dynasty official's family, navigating family politics, love, and marriage....

## Overview Spring rolls, also known as spring pancakes or thin pancakes, are a traditional Chinese seasonal food, especially consumed during the Beginning of Spring, hence the name. They are a type o...

## 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 Knockout**" is a Chinese mainland television series that premiered in 2023. Directed by Xu Jizhou, the series stars Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen in leading roles. It is a realistic d...

## Overview Mount Qingcheng, located southwest of Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, is one of the Four Sacred Taoist Mountains in China and one of the birthplaces of Taoism. It is nam...

## Overview Dongpo Pork, a classic Chinese dish known for its bright red color, rich and mellow sauce, tender texture that holds its shape, and fragrant, glutinous yet non-greasy taste, is a treasure ...

## 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 *Ip Man* is a 2008 Hong Kong action biographical film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen in the lead role. The film is based on the life of the renowned modern Chinese martial...

## Overview 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 "Princess Weiyoung" is a 2016 Chinese mainland historical romance television series directed by the renowned director Li Huizhu. The drama is adapted from the web novel "The Poisonous Dau...

## Overview Chongqing Xiaomian is a specialty noodle dish originating from Chongqing, a municipality in southwestern China. It is renowned for its numbing-spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavors, as well a...

## Overview *Dream of Splendor* is a 2022 Chinese mainland historical romance drama. Directed by the renowned director Yang Yang, it is adapted from the Yuan dynasty playwright Guan Hanqing's zaju op...

## Overview "Go Ahead" is a 2020 Chinese mainland youth growth healing drama. Directed by Ding Ziguang and starring Tan Songyun, Song Weilong, and Zhang Xincheng, the drama tells the story of three u...

## Overview "Better Days" is a 2019 Chinese youth drama film directed by Derek Tsang, starring Zhou Dongyu and Jackson Yee. The film is adapted from Jiu Yuexi's novel "In His Youth, In Her Beauty," an...

## Overview 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 Mount Fanjing, located at the junction of Yinjiang, Jiangkou, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, China, is the main peak of the Wuling Mountain Range. Its highest peak...

## 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 *Joy of Life Season 2* is a 2024 Chinese historical drama series that blends historical and sci-fi elements. Directed by Sun Hao, it is adapted from Mao Ni's web novel of the same name an...

## Overview *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 *Love Never Ends Season 2* is a 2024 Chinese mainland costume fantasy romance drama, adapted from Tong Hua's novel series of the same name. Directed by Qin Zhen, starring Yang Zi, Zhang W...

## Overview "Portrait of Nanjing" is a Chinese war drama film released in 2025, directed by the young filmmaker Shen Ao. Set against the historical backdrop of the fall of Nanjing in 1937, the film e...

## Overview Cloisonné, scientifically known as "copper-body wire-inlaid enamel," is a unique handicraft. It involves creating pattern outlines with thin copper wires, which are then soldered onto a me...

## Overview *Good Stuff* is a 2024 Chinese comedy-drama film written and directed by young filmmaker Shao Yihui. The film brings together two powerhouse actresses, Song Jia and Zhong Chuxi, to explor...

## 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 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 Song Sao Fish Soup, also known as "Crab-Mimicking Soup," is a traditional famous dish from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, belonging to the Zhejiang cuisine. It has a glossy appearance...

## Overview *Love Never Ends Season 2* is a 2024 Chinese mainland historical fantasy romance drama, adapted from Tong Hua's novel series of the same name. Directed by Qin Zhen, starring Yang Zi, Zhan...

## Overview "Sandstorm" is a Chinese mainland suspense-action web series that premiered in 2025. Directed by Tan Jiayan, the series features a cast of accomplished actors including Duan Yihong, Wang ...

## Overview Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork, a classic Sichuan dish known for its bright red color and balanced savory, sour, and spicy flavors, is renowned for its unique "fish-fragrant" taste, making it...

## 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 Quanzhou, historically known as "Citong," is located on the southeastern coast of Fujian Province, China. The city reached its historical zenith during the Song and Yuan dynasties (approxi...

## Overview "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 "Tree of Life" is a Chinese mainland television series that premiered in 2026, directed by the renowned director Li Xue. The drama brings together powerhouse actors such as Yang Zi, Hu Ge...

## 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 "Dangerous Liaisons" is a Chinese mainland suspense drama television series that aired in 2026, consisting of 36 episodes in total. The series garnered widespread attention after its broa...

## Overview Stewed Crab Meat Lion's Head is a highly representative classic dish in China's Huaiyang cuisine. It does not actually use lion's head as an ingredient; rather, the name comes from its res...

## 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 Shaolin Kung Fu, also known as Shaolin martial arts, is one of the most influential and representative schools within the Chinese martial arts system, originating from the Shaolin Temple o...

## Overview "Six Sisters" is a Chinese mainland family ethics drama that aired in 2025, directed by Lou Jian. Set against the grand backdrop of China's social transformations since the reform and ope...

## 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 River, The Sea, The Years Like a Song* is a realistic-themed television series broadcast in mainland China in 2024. It is the third installment and the final chapter of "The River" s...

## 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 *Goodbye My Princess* is a 2019 Chinese mainland historical romance television series directed by Li Huizhu. The series is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Fei Wo Si Cun....

## Overview The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, located in Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinping, Lüchun, and other counties within the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, China, represent an ...

## Overview 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 *Strange Tales: The Temple of Lanruo* is a Chinese fantasy animated film released in 2025. The film is adapted from classic stories within the collection of supernatural tales *Strange Ta...

## Overview Harbin Ice and Snow World, located on the west side of Sun Island in Songbei District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China, is a world-renowned ice and snow theme park and a core com...

## Overview Liangpi, also known as Shaanxi Liangpi or Mianpi, is a traditional specialty snack from Northwest China, particularly Shaanxi Province. It has gained nationwide popularity for its refreshi...

## 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 Mount Fanjing, located at the junction of Yinjiang, Jiangkou, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, China, is the main peak of the Wuling Mountain Range. Its highest peak...

## Overview *Hotpot Artist* is a Chinese family comedy film released in 2025. Using the hotpot, a highly representative symbol of Chinese culinary culture, as its vessel, the film tells a heartwarming...

## Overview "Waves of Flowers" is a Chinese family drama film released in 2025. Set against the backdrop of China's coastal regions, the film delicately portrays the profound connections between fami...

## Overview "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 "Romance of the Moon and Wind" is a Chinese historical romance drama that aired in 2025, consisting of 36 episodes in total. Set in a fictional historical era, the series blends elements o...

Zhi Nu, the son of the Director of the Imperial Observatory in the Great Yong Kingdom, bears a deep-seated blood feud. After a decade of patient endurance, he returns to the capital under the alias Ca...

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...

During the review of the organized crime case involving the Wan Group in Dongping City, prosecutors from the Haidong Provincial Procuratorate, including Hong Liang, discovered judicial personnel engag...

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...

Zhang Chulan is forced to venture into the world of superhumans, enduring hardships and growing into a righteous and responsible hero among them. He shares a fateful bond with Feng Baobao, and a sudde...

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...

Old Beijing Zhajiangmian is a traditional Beijing snack and one of China's top ten noodles. It features handmade noodles served with diced pork belly fried sauce and seasonal vegetable toppings, repre...

The fourth season's spin-off short drama of the "Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty" IP series, directed by Guo Shimin and starring Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang. Set against the backdrop of mysterious c...

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...

A heartwarming family film in the Shanghai dialect, directed by Wu Tiange and starring Zhou Yemang and Pan Hong. It tells the story of Lao Wang, a widowed retired engineer, and his son, exploring them...

"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...

Employees of the paranormal management agency "Which-All-Pass," Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, along with other special agents, venture into the mysterious Biyou Village to pursue a malevolent paranorm...

Quanzhou, China's seventh UNESCO City of Gastronomy, was also the world's maritime trade center of Song-Yuan China. It was designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy on October 31, 2025, and boasts 22 ...

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

"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 ...

"A Lifelong Journey" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Liang Xiaosheng, which won the Mao Dun Literature Award. Directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Ta...

"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, directed by Cao Dun, starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi. Set on the eve of the Lantern Festival in the third year o...

"Full River Red" is a Chinese historical suspense comedy film released during the 2023 Spring Festival season. Directed by the renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou, it stars Shen Teng, Yi Yangqianxi, Zhang ...

"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...

The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing, and is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall, renowned for its excellent preservation, exquisite architecture, and magnific...

"Mr. Six" is a 2015 film directed by Guan Hu, which tells the story of Beijing's old-timer Zhang Xuejun confronting emerging forces to save his son, showcasing the clash between traditional underworld...

"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...

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...

"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...

"A Chinese Ghost Story" is a 1987 fantasy romance film directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark, starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma. Adapted from the story of Nie Xiaoqian in Pu ...

Chinese Kung Fu (martial arts) is a treasure of Chinese culture, encompassing hundreds of styles such as Shaolin, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Baguazhang. Shaolin Kung Fu originates from the Shaolin Temple...

The Yellow River is the second longest river in China, with a total length of approximately 5,464 kilometers. It originates from the Bayan Har Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, flows through nin...

Chongqing Noodles are the most representative street food in Chongqing, renowned for their spicy and numbing flavor profile. In a narrow sense, they refer to the spicy vegetarian noodles, while broadl...

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 ...

Ciqikou Ancient Town is located on the banks of the Jialing River in Shapingba District, Chongqing. It was first built during the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of over a thousand years. Know...

"The Story of Qiu Ju" is a 1992 rural drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, Lei Kesheng, and Liu Peiqi. Adapted from Chen Yuanbin's novel "Wan Jia Su Song," it tells the story of a rur...

"The Story of Minglan" is a 2018 period family drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Zhang Kaizhou, and starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong. It tells the story of Mingl...

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

The Potala Palace is situated on the Red Hill in Lhasa, at an altitude of approximately 3,700 meters. It was initially constructed in 631 AD under the auspices of Songtsen Gampo. Comprising the White ...

"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...

Dujiangyan is located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It is a large-scale water conservancy project built in 256 BC under the direction of Li Bing and his son, who were governors of the Shu Commandery o...

Suzhou silk, with a history of over four thousand years, stands as a core representative of Chinese silk culture. From the brocades of the Wu Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn period to the Jiangna...

Shangri-La is located in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. Originally known as Zhongdian, it was renamed Shangri-La in 2001. The area features snow-capped mountains, grassla...

"Raise the Red Lantern" is a 1991 drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, and adapted from Su Tong's novel "Wives and Concubines." It tells the story of Songlian, a university student fo...

Peking Opera facial makeup is the most visually striking artistic element in traditional Chinese opera, using exaggerated colors and patterns to portray characters' personalities and statuses. Red rep...

Taihu Lake is one of China's five largest freshwater lakes, spanning the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, with an area of 2,427 square kilometers. The lakeshore in Wuxi is the most essential tourist...

"Shower" is a 1999 family drama film directed by Zhang Yang, starring Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, and Jiang Wu. It tells a heartwarming story about a bathhouse owner in old Beijing and his two sons. With a Dou...

"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...

Spring rolls are a traditional Chinese seasonal food, also known as spring pancakes or thin pancakes. They originated from the Five-Spice Plate of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and evolved through the Tang ...

"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 Bad Kids" is a 2020 crime suspense web series produced by iQIYI's "Light On" theater, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, Zhang Songwen, and Liu Lin. Adapted from Zijin Ch...

"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a 2019 historical suspense drama directed by Cao Dun, starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi, adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Cha...

"Great Youth in Song Dynasty" is a 2019 historical mystery drama directed by Yi Zheng and Wang Fei, written by Wang Juan, and starring Zhang Xincheng and Zhou Yutong. Set during the Qingli era of the ...

Jingdezhen is the porcelain capital of China, with a history of porcelain-making spanning over a thousand years. Its four famous types of porcelain—blue and white, famille rose, colored glaze, and exq...

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...

"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 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...

"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...

The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It was initially built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, with a history of over 800 years, and is a famous tourist destina...

"Like a Flowing River" is a 2018 TV series themed around China's reform and opening-up, with a Douban rating of 8.9. Directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, and starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian...

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...

Old Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles are the most representative traditional pasta in Beijing. The sauce is made by slowly frying diced pork belly with dried yellow bean paste and sweet bean paste, then to...

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...

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...

Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Sichuan dish. Despite its name, it contains no fish—the “fish flavor” comes from pickled chili peppers and a sweet-and-sour seasoning that mimics the savory ar...

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,...

"The Bad Kids" is a 2020 suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, and Zhang Songwen. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "Bad Kids," it tells...

"All Is Well" is a 2019 urban family drama with a Douban rating of 7.7, produced by Daylight Entertainment, directed by Jian Chuanhe, and starring Yao Chen, Ni Dahong, and Guo Jingfei. Adapted from A ...

The Hulunbuir Grassland is located in the northeastern part of Inner Mongolia and is one of the world's four major grasslands, acclaimed as the finest grassland on Earth. The Morigele River is known a...

"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...

Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province and was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage site in 1992. It is renowned for its six wonders: alpine lake...

"Joy of Life Season 2" is a historical political drama that premiered in May 2024. Directed by Sun Hao, it stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and Chen Daoming. Continuing from the first season, the story fol...

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...

"A Lifelong Journey" is a 2022 family period drama with an 8.1 rating on Douban, directed by Li Lu and starring Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, and Yin Tao. Adapted from Liang Xiaosheng’s Mao Dun L...

The Potala Palace is situated on the Red Hill at an altitude of 3,700 meters in Lhasa, Tibet. It was initially built in the 7th century by Songtsen Gampo to welcome Princess Wencheng. Combining palace...

"The Knockout" is a 2023 anti-crime investigative drama with a Douban rating of 8.5, directed by Xu Jizhou and starring Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen. It tells the story of the 20-year battle between pol...

Shangri-La is located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, at an altitude of 3,300 meters. Originally named Zhongdian, it was renamed Shangri-La in 2001. Songzanlin Monastery, the largest ...

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...

Peking Opera is a quintessential Chinese art form with a history of over 200 years. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. The four m...

Dongpo Pork is the top dish in Hangzhou and one of China's top ten famous dishes. Created by the great Northern Song Dynasty literary figure Su Dongpo, it is made by slowly braising pork belly (half f...

Chinese Kung Fu (martial arts) has a history of thousands of years. Shaolin Kung Fu originated from Bodhidharma at the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song, while Wudang Kung Fu was founded by Zhang Sanfeng. ...

"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...

Zhouzhuang is located in Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, it has a history of over 900 years and is known as China's premier water town. It is a national AAAAA-...

Sichuan hotpot originated from the docks along the Jialing River in Chongqing during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, where boatmen and trackers boiled beef offal in a spicy broth. With Sichuan...

"The Longest Day in Chang'an" is a 2019 costume suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.1, directed by Cao Dun and starring Lei Jiayin and Yi Yangqianxi. Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same na...

The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang, Yunnan Province. It was initially built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties (13th century) and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 199...

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...

"Like a Flowing River" is a 2018 period drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Kong Sheng and Huang Wei, starring Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian, and Tong Yao. It tells the stories of three ...

"All Is Well" is a 2019 family drama with a Douban rating of 7.8, directed by Jian Chuanhe and starring Yao Chen, Ni Dahong, and Guo Jingfei. Adapted from A Nai's novel of the same name, it tells the ...

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...

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 kite is the most underrated invention beyond the four great inventions of ancient China, with a history of over 2,000 years. It is said that both Mozi and Lu Ban once crafted wooden birds that cou...

The Song Dynasty (960-1279) was the most prosperous period in Chinese history in terms of economy and culture, accounting for over 60% of the world's GDP. Among the Four Great Inventions, the compass,...

The Lantern Festival is the first important festival after the Chinese Spring Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, with a history of over 2,000 years. Its three major customs...

Five-spice powder is one of the most fundamental seasonings in Chinese cuisine, made by grinding and blending five or more spices. The basic recipe includes Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, ...

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 Chinese zodiac is a unique chronological system in China, represented by twelve animals—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig—which cycle every twelve y...

Tangyuan is the most symbolic Chinese dessert, made by kneading glutinous rice flour into balls and boiling them. It is a must-eat food during the Lantern Festival and the Winter Solstice, symbolizing...

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...

"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...

"Empresses in the Palace" is a 2011 masterpiece of palace intrigue drama with a 9.4 rating on Douban, directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Sun Li, Chen Jianbin, Ada Choi, and Jiang Xin. Adapted fro...

Kung Fu Tea (Gongfu Tea) is the most exquisite tea art in China, originating in the Song Dynasty and flourishing in the Chaoshan and Southern Fujian regions. It involves small teapots and cups, emphas...

In the year 712 AD, Emperor Ruizong of Tang changed the reign title to Yanhe. The Tang Dynasty remained prosperous across the world, yet beneath the splendor, undercurrents were stirring. Lu Lingfeng,...

"Water Margin" is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It is a heroic legend written by the author Shi Nai'an during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The entire book de...

Shaolin Temple is located at the foot of Wuru Peak on Mount Song in Dengfeng City, Henan Province. It was first built in the 19th year of the Taihe era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (495 AD) and is the ...

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...

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province, renowned worldwide for its West Lake. As the saying goes, "Above is paradise, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou." West Lake was inscribed as a UNESCO World He...

"Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster" is a 2010 action film directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen, with a Douban rating of 7.4. The film follows Ip Man as he moves with his family to Hong Kon...

"Bodyguards and Assassins" is a 2009 action historical film directed by Teddy Chan and produced by Peter Chan, with a Douban rating of 7.7. The film tells the story of various righteous individuals en...

"A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella" is a classic film directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Stephen Chow in 1995, with a Douban rating of 9.2 based on approximately 1.28 million reviews. On the su...

"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 ...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle is one of China's most representative noodle dishes. It was created in 1915 by Ma Baozi, a Hui ethnic minority person. It is renowned worldwide for its five major standards: clear ...

After being released from prison, funeral director Mo Sanmei encounters the orphan Wu Xiaowen during a funeral procession. The unexpected appearance of this little girl completely transforms his attit...

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...

West Lake is the soul of Hangzhou, acclaimed as the most beautiful urban park in the world. Its unique layout of "cloud-capped hills on three sides and the city on one side," along with the poetic and...

Longji Terraced Fields are located in Longsheng County, Guilin, Guangxi. Their construction began in the Song Dynasty and was completed in the early Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of several hundred...

The flower goddess's daughter Jin Mi, whose emotions were severed by the Meteor Pill, gradually learns love and hatred under the company of the Heavenly Emperor's son Xu Feng. Their immortal romance s...

Fan Xian leads the diplomatic mission back, encountering threats from the Second Prince. Navigating the precarious space between the imperial court and the jianghu, he gradually uncovers the astonishi...

Modern bestselling historical author Shen Buyan time-travels and encounters Lu Yuan, historically known as the "Sorceress Empress." The two experience a mutual reverse-time travel, unfolding a heart-w...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

A story spanning sixty years, about a person facing three life choices and three different destinies. Each decision is a fork in the road, ultimately converging into an irreversible fate....

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...

"Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an" is the third installment of the series, with a Douban rating of 8.1. Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang return with the original cast, telling the story of Lu Li...

"Under the Stranger: The Final Battle! Biyou Village" is adapted from Mi Er's comic "Under One Person," directed by Xu Hongyu, and starring Peng Yuchang, Wang Yinglu, and Hou Minghao. It tells the sto...

A young man with a mysterious past navigates court politics and martial arts intrigue in this hit Chinese drama adapted from the novel by Mao Ni....

Three children in a small coastal town accidentally film a murder and are drawn into a dangerous web of deception. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel, this 2020 suspense drama earned a Douban rating of 8...

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 ...

During the decline of the Tang Dynasty, two police captains are ordered to destroy a rebel group known as the House of Flying Daggers. As their elaborate deception unfolds, a deadly love triangle emer...

A top student preparing for China's grueling college entrance exam becomes the target of brutal school bullying. When she encounters a streetwise young fighter, two wounded souls find solace in each o...

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...

Seven directors, seven stories. From the founding ceremony in 1949 to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, ordinary Chinese people experience their nation's most historic moments. A monumental anthology film...

Three siblings from a working-class family in northern China navigate five decades of upheaval — from the Cultural Revolution to economic reform. Based on Liang Xiaosheng's Mao Dun Prize-winning novel...

A 2023 blockbuster Chinese crime drama following a police officer's 20-year battle against a crime boss who rose from a humble fishmonger to become the most powerful underworld figure in Jinghai City....

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...

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 ...

"Joy of Life" is a 2019 historical political drama with a Douban rating of 7.9, directed by Sun Hao and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang. Adapted from Mao Ni's novel of the sam...

"The Bad Kids" is a 2020 suspense drama with a Douban rating of 8.8, directed by Xin Shuang and starring Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, and Rong Zishan. Adapted from Zijin Chen's novel "Bad Kids," it tells t...

Chen Nian, a high school senior, suffers from school bullying, and her fate becomes intertwined with Xiao Bei, a boy from the bottom rung of society. On the eve of the college entrance examination, th...

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...