Art & Aesthetics
424 articlesMing Xiaoling Mausoleum
The mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming Dynasty, located in Nanjing, China.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as throws and takedowns to gain control over an opponent.
Lijiang City
Lijiang is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and stunning natural landscapes.
Ancient Towns of China
Ancient towns are historic commercial settlements with well-preserved traditional architecture, serving as carriers of traditional Chinese culture.
Hui Cuisine
Hui cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, originated in ancient Huizhou region and represents the broader Anhui culinary tradition.
Earth Buildings of Hakka
Traditional fortified communal dwellings unique to the Hakka people in southern China.
Eight Great Cuisines of China
The Eight Great Cuisines represent major culinary traditions of Chinese regional cooking, each with distinct characteristics and historical development.
Pao Cai (Chinese Pickled Vegetables)
Pao Cai is a traditional Chinese fermented vegetable dish with a long history and cultural significance.
Old Beijing Noodles with Soybean Paste
Traditional Beijing dish featuring wheat noodles with fermented soybean paste and seasonal vegetables.
The Forbidden City, Beijing
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a vast imperial palace complex in the heart of Beijing that served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years.
Nanjing Confucius Temple
A historic Confucian temple complex in Nanjing, China, featuring traditional architecture, cultural significance, and the famous Qinhuai River scenery.
Characters of Journey to the West
A comprehensive exploration of the characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Xi'an Bell Tower
The Xi'an Bell Tower is a historic landmark in Xi'an, China, originally built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty.
Tug of War
Tug of war is an ancient sport with military origins that has evolved into a popular team activity worldwide.
Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China, located in Nanjing.
Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin
Southern and Northern Dynasties
The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.
The Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains
A famous Chinese fable about perseverance and determination against seemingly impossible odds.
Chu Ci
Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.
Slender Gold Script
A distinctive calligraphic style developed by Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, characterized by thin, powerful strokes and elegant structure.