Geography
233 articlesSummer Palace
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
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.
Cantonese Embroidery
Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional textile art form with over a thousand years of history.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.
Spring Festival Customs
Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China and the largest saline lake in Asia, located on the northeastern Tibetan Plateau.
Dongting Lake
Dongting Lake is a large freshwater lake in Hunan Province, China, historically known as the 'Eight Hundred Li Dongting' for its vast size.
Wing Chun
A traditional Chinese martial art with origins in southern China, emphasizing close-range combat and practical self-defense techniques.
Jiuhua Mountain
Jiuhua Mountain is a renowned Buddhist sacred site in Anhui Province, China, known for its stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.
Zhu Xi
Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher, educator, and official of the Song dynasty.
Nanjing City Wall
The Nanjing City Wall is a historic fortification built during the Ming Dynasty, renowned as the longest and best-preserved ancient city wall in the world.
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.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
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.
Zuo Zongtang
Zuo Zongtang was a prominent statesman and military leader of the late Qing Dynasty, known for suppressing rebellions and recovering Xinjiang for China.
Qixi Festival
The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday with origins dating back over 3,000 years.
Dragon Dance
Dragon dance is a traditional Chinese performance art featuring a team manipulating a long dragon figure in rhythmic movements.
The Ancient City of Ping Yao
A remarkably preserved ancient city in Shanxi Province, China, showcasing traditional Han Chinese urban planning and architecture.