Geography
210 articlesFive Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Tang Poetry
Tang poetry represents the golden age of Chinese poetry, characterized by diverse forms, rich themes, and exceptional artistic achievement.
Dragon Boat Festival
A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.
Xiang Embroidery
Xiang Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Hunan Province, renowned for its vivid imagery and distinctive techniques.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
Chu Ci
Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices to Heaven.
Yin Yang School
A philosophical and mystical school in ancient China that separated from Daoism and influenced imperial politics during the Qin Dynasty.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the beginning of a new lunar year.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.
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.
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.
Liu Bang
Liu Bang, posthumously known as Emperor Gaozu of Han, founded the Han Dynasty after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty.
Sima Qian
Sima Qian was a Han dynasty historian and writer who authored the Records of the Grand Historian.
Mount Huangshan
Mount Huangshan is a renowned mountain range in Anhui Province, China, celebrated for its granite peaks, pine trees, hot springs, and sea of clouds.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Xuanzang
Xuanzang was a renowned Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator during the Tang Dynasty.