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406 articlesLeague of Gods
A 2016 Chinese fantasy action film based on the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi.
Bronze Ware
Ancient Chinese metalwork with significant cultural and historical importance spanning from the Neolithic period to 2000 years ago.
Namtso Lake
Namtso is a sacred alpine lake in Tibet, renowned as one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.
Empress Dowager Cixi
Empress Dowager Cixi was a powerful and influential ruler of China during the late Qing dynasty who effectively controlled the Chinese government for 47 years.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Mantis Fist
A traditional Chinese martial art style that imitates the aggressive fighting characteristics of the praying mantis.
The Book of History (Shang Shu)
The Book of History is one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature, containing documents and speeches from early Chinese history.
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl
A classic Chinese folktale about the love between a mortal cowherd and a celestial weaver girl, separated by the Milky Way.
A New Account of the Tales of the World
A classical Chinese collection of anecdotes and character sketches of scholars and officials from the Han to the Eastern Jin periods.
Fengguan (Phoenix Crown)
A traditional Chinese ceremonial headdress worn by empresses and high-ranking noblewomen, featuring phoenix motifs and adorned with precious jewels.
Sichuan Opera
A traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Sichuan province, featuring distinctive performance techniques including face-changing.
Mount Wuyi
Mount Wuyi is a renowned cultural and natural heritage site in Fujian Province, China, famous for its biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and rich historical significance.
Kanas Lake
Kanas Lake is a deep alpine lake in Xinjiang, China, known for its stunning natural beauty and ecological significance.
Hubi (Huzhou Writing Brush)
Hubi, also known as Huzhou writing brush, is one of the Four Treasures of the Study, renowned for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Sima Qian
Sima Qian was a Han dynasty historian and writer who authored the Records of the Grand Historian.
Uyghur Language
The Uyghur language is a Turkic language spoken primarily by the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China.
Yue Opera
Yue Opera is a major traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Wuliangye
A premium Chinese baijiu (white liquor) produced in Yibin, Sichuan province, renowned for its unique five-grain formula and traditional brewing techniques.
Wu Zetian
The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.
Guan Yu
Guan Yu was a renowned military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of China.