Art & Aesthetics
424 articlesBeijing Roast Duck
A renowned Chinese dish with centuries of history, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.
Dream of Splendor in the Eastern Capital
A detailed account of the Northern Song dynasty's capital Bianjing (modern Kaifeng) by Meng Yuanlao.
Yangsheng: Traditional Chinese Health Preservation
Yangsheng is the traditional Chinese practice of preserving health through various methods rooted in ancient philosophy and medicine.
Sima Qian
Sima Qian was a Han dynasty historian and writer who authored the Records of the Grand Historian.
Xing Yi Quan
A traditional Chinese martial art known for its direct, explosive movements and philosophical foundations.
Dehua White Porcelain
Dehua white porcelain is a renowned type of Chinese ceramic ware produced in Dehua County, Fujian Province, known for its exceptional quality and artistic value.
Shu Embroidery
Shu Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Sichuan Province, renowned for its vibrant colors and three-dimensional effects.
Wu Zetian
The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.
Mozi
Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.
Embroidered Shoes
A 2012 Chinese horror thriller film directed by Ye Weimin, starring Lin Xinru as a woman wrongfully executed whose ghost seeks vengeance.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
Moutai Liquor
Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.
Tea Eggs
Traditional Chinese snack of eggs simmered in tea-infused brine with aromatic spices.
Song Ci
Song Ci is a form of Chinese classical poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty, representing one of the highest achievements in Chinese literary history.
Sun Moon Lake
A scenic alpine lake in Nantou County, Taiwan, known for its natural beauty and cultural significance.
Nüwa Creates Humanity
The Chinese creation myth of Nüwa, the primordial goddess who fashioned humans from clay and established marriage.
Yin-Yang and Five Elements
Ancient Chinese philosophical system explaining natural phenomena through opposing forces and elemental relationships.
Disciple Rules
A classic Chinese text on moral education and proper conduct for children.
Ban Chao
Eastern Han dynasty general and diplomat who restored Chinese control over the Western Regions.