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175 articlesJiangsu Cuisine
Jiangsu cuisine, also known as Su cuisine, is one of China's most refined culinary traditions with a history dating back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
Inside Painting
A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.
Wood Carving
Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.
Siheyuan
Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.
Mozi
Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.
Abacus
The abacus is a traditional calculating tool with a history spanning over 2,600 years, originating in ancient China.
Moutai Liquor
Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.
Hot Pot
Hot pot is a communal dining experience featuring a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table, where ingredients are cooked and shared.
Regular Script (Kaishu)
Regular script is one of the major standard Chinese writing styles with a rich history dating back to the Han Dynasty.
Chinese Pickled Vegetables (Jiangcai)
Traditional Chinese preserved vegetables made through salting and fermentation, with a history dating back thousands of years.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Yangguan Sandie (Three Repetitions of the Yangguan Tune)
A renowned ancient Chinese guqin melody based on a Tang dynasty poem by Wang Wei, expressing farewell sentiments through musical repetition.
Lijiang City
Lijiang is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and stunning natural landscapes.
Sou Shen Ji (In Search of the Supernatural)
A collection of supernatural tales from the Eastern Jin Dynasty compiled by Gan Bao.
Huangjiu
Huangjiu is a traditional Chinese fermented rice wine with a history spanning over 8,000 years.
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) was an imperial dynasty of China that succeeded the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms period.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Rubbing (Traditional Chinese Art Form)
Rubbing is a traditional Chinese technique of reproducing text and images from stone, bronze, and other surfaces onto paper using ink.
Lacquerware
Lacquerware is a traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to create durable, decorative objects with a rich history spanning thousands of years.