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174 articlesLijiang City
Lijiang is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and stunning natural landscapes.
Qi Jiguang
Qi Jiguang was a renowned military general and strategist who played a pivotal role in suppressing the wokou (Japanese pirate) raids along China's southeastern coast during the Ming Dynasty.
Standard Chinese (Putonghua)
Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.
Zu Chongzhi
Chinese mathematician and astronomer who calculated pi to seven decimal places and made significant contributions to calendar reform.
Dudou (Chinese Belly Wrap)
Traditional Chinese undergarment worn as an underbodice or belly wrap with cultural significance dating back centuries.
Li Shizhen
Li Shizhen (1518-1593) was a renowned Chinese physician, pharmacologist, and naturalist who authored the comprehensive medical text 'Bencao Gangmu'.
Four Treasures of the Study
The Four Treasures of the Study refer to the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, essential tools for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting.
Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon)
The foundational text of Traditional Chinese Medicine, compiled between the Warring States period and Han Dynasty.
Eight Great Cuisines of China
The Eight Great Cuisines represent major culinary traditions of Chinese regional cooking, each with distinct characteristics and historical development.
Jiangsu Cuisine
Jiangsu cuisine, also known as Su cuisine, is one of China's most refined culinary traditions with a history dating back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Hulunbuir City
Hulunbuir is a prefecture-level city in northeastern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known for its vast grasslands and rich cultural heritage.
Nüwa Mends the Heavens
Ancient Chinese myth about the goddess Nüwa who repaired the damaged sky after a great catastrophe.
Xia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is traditionally considered China's first dynasty, marking the transition from prehistoric to ancient Chinese civilization.
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.
Chinese New Year's Eve
Chinese New Year's Eve, known as Chuxi, is a traditional Chinese festival marking the end of the lunar year.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.