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Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.

League of Gods

A 2016 Chinese fantasy action film based on the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi.

Dream Pool Essays

A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.

Pangu Creates Heaven and Earth

A musical composition inspired by the Chinese creation myth of Pangu separating heaven and earth.

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.

Lion Dance

Traditional Chinese performance art featuring dancers in elaborate lion costumes.

Pingshu (Storytelling Art)

A traditional Chinese oral performance art featuring narrative storytelling with historical roots dating back to the Song Dynasty.

The Treatment (Film)

A 2001 Chinese drama film directed by Zheng Xiaolong, exploring cultural conflicts between Eastern and Western traditions through the practice of gua sha.

Lijiang City

Lijiang is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and stunning natural landscapes.

Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912.

Taoism

Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.

Cantonese Opera

Cantonese Opera is a major genre of Chinese opera originating from Guangdong province, featuring distinctive vocal styles, colorful costumes, and elaborate performances.

Xia Dynasty

The Xia Dynasty is traditionally considered China's first dynasty, marking the transition from prehistoric to ancient 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.

Yue Opera

Yue Opera is a major traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province.

Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.

The Art of War

Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.

Huagu Opera

Huagu Opera is a traditional Chinese theatrical form with multiple regional variations, particularly prominent in Hunan Province.

Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder)

Yunjian is a traditional Chinese decorative garment accessory worn over the shoulders, with a history spanning over 1,500 years.