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442 articlesWinter Solstice
Winter Solstice, the 22nd of China's 24 solar terms, marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
Dream Pool Essays
A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a fermented acidic liquid condiment used globally for culinary, medicinal, and cultural purposes.
Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang was a chancellor and regent of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China, renowned for his strategic brilliance and administrative abilities.
Dragon Dance
Dragon dance is a traditional Chinese performance art featuring a team manipulating a long dragon figure in rhythmic movements.
Tomb Sweeping
A traditional Chinese practice of honoring ancestors by cleaning and maintaining their gravesites.
Sima Qian
Sima Qian was a Han dynasty historian and writer who authored the Records of the Grand Historian.
Man-Han Banquet
The Man-Han Banquet is a historical Chinese culinary feast combining Manchu and Han cuisine traditions.
Zhang Qian
Chinese diplomat and explorer who played a crucial role in opening the Silk Road during the Western Han Dynasty.
Stilt Walking
A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.
Hongze Lake
Hongze Lake is a large freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province, China, formed by natural and human factors and serving as an important water resource and transportation hub.
Yellow Tea
Yellow tea is a traditional Chinese tea category characterized by its unique yellow appearance and mellow taste.
Lu Jiuyuan
Lu Jiuyuan (1139-1193) was a prominent Chinese philosopher and educator who founded the School of the Mind (Xinxue) during the Southern Song Dynasty.
Pao Cai (Chinese Pickled Vegetables)
Pao Cai is a traditional Chinese fermented vegetable dish with a long history and cultural significance.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.
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.
Tomb of Yue Fei
The Tomb of Yue Fei is a historic mausoleum in Hangzhou, China, dedicated to the celebrated Song Dynasty general.
Wuhou Shrine
A historical complex in Chengdu, China, dedicated to Zhuge Liang and other figures of the Three Kingdoms period.
Confucius Temple
A comprehensive overview of Confucius Temples, their history, architectural features, cultural significance, and modern status.
Lugou Bridge
An ancient stone bridge in Beijing with historical significance spanning the Jin Dynasty to modern times.