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213 articlesSpring Festival Customs
Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.
Buddhism
A major world religion originating in ancient India, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
Lijiang Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 800 years of history, showcasing unique Naxi architecture and culture in Yunnan Province, China.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
A classic collection of supernatural tales written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Su Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Du Fu
Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.
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.
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.
Wu Zetian
The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
Kitchen God
The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
Chinese Paper Cutting
Chinese paper cutting is a traditional folk art form with over 1,500 years of history, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.