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415 articlesShipbuilding
Shipbuilding is the construction of boats and ships, ranging from small recreational vessels to massive commercial carriers and military vessels.
Dunhuang Mogao Caves
System of 492 Buddhist cave temples near Dunhuang, China, containing the world's finest collection of Buddhist cave art spanning 1,000 years of cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
Papermaking Technology
The ancient Chinese invention of papermaking that revolutionized communication and cultural development worldwide.
Red Envelope
A traditional Chinese monetary gift given in red packets, symbolizing good fortune and blessings.
League of Gods
A 2016 Chinese fantasy action film based on the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi, featuring an ensemble cast of famous actors.
Skipping Rope
Skipping rope is a popular physical activity with ancient origins that has evolved into a competitive sport with numerous variations and health benefits.
Hanshan Temple
A historic Buddhist temple in Suzhou, China, renowned for its cultural significance and association with the Tang dynasty poem 'Night Mooring at Maple Bridge'.
Yangshuo County
Yangshuo County is a renowned tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst landscape along the Li River.
Nine-Rank System
The Nine-Rank System was a civil service nomination system implemented during the Wei-Jin period in Chinese history.
Huohua (Fire Painting)
An ancient Chinese art form using heated tools to create designs on various surfaces.
Zhongyuan Festival
The Zhongyuan Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors and helping wandering spirits.
Xiapi (Traditional Chinese Shawl)
The xiapi is a traditional Chinese ceremonial shawl worn by noblewomen throughout Chinese history.
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice, the 22nd of China's 24 solar terms, marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
Tang Dynasty Clothing
Traditional Chinese clothing from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) known for its distinctive styles, cultural significance, and influence on East Asian fashion.
Lianhua Luo
A traditional Chinese narrative singing art with over 900 years of history, featuring distinctive performance styles and cultural significance.
Shuanghuang: Chinese Duet Performance Art
Shuanghuang is a traditional Chinese performance art where one performer acts while another provides the voice, creating the illusion of a single performer.
Earth Buildings of Hakka
Traditional fortified communal dwellings unique to the Hakka people in southern China.
Hui Cuisine
Hui cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, originated in ancient Huizhou region and represents the broader Anhui culinary tradition.
Eight Great Cuisines of China
The Eight Great Cuisines represent major culinary traditions of Chinese regional cooking, each with distinct characteristics and historical development.
Climbing High (Deng Gao)
A famous seven-character regulated verse poem by Du Fu, considered one of the greatest works of Chinese poetry.