Art & Aesthetics
413 articlesDream Pool Essays
A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.
The Analects
A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China and the largest saline lake in Asia, located on the northeastern Tibetan Plateau.
Nanjing Confucius Temple
A historic Confucian temple complex in Nanjing, China, featuring traditional architecture, cultural significance, and the famous Qinhuai River scenery.
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.
Xiapi (Traditional Chinese Shawl)
The xiapi is a traditional Chinese ceremonial shawl worn by noblewomen throughout Chinese history.
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
A classic collection of supernatural tales written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea
A classic Chinese folktale about eight deities who each use their unique powers to cross the sea, demonstrating individual talents and teamwork.
High Mountains and Flowing Water
A famous ancient Chinese guqin musical piece and the legendary story of friendship between musician Boya and his only true listener Zhong Ziqi.
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.
Pangu Creates Heaven and Earth
A musical composition inspired by the Chinese creation myth of Pangu separating heaven and earth.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.
Spring River Flower Moon Night
A famous Tang dynasty poem by Zhang Ruoxu exploring themes of nature, time, and human longing.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
Classic of Mountains and Seas
An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.
Records of the Historian
The Records of the Historian is a pioneering Chinese historical text written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty.
Kung Fu
Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.