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415 articlesPeking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.
Pipa
The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing across China from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea.
Prescriptions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Prescriptions are fundamental therapeutic formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine, combining herbs according to specific principles.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.
Tofu
Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.
West Lake
West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China, renowned for its cultural significance and natural beauty.
Pai Gow
Pai Gow is a traditional Chinese domino game with historical roots dating back to the Song Dynasty.
Nüwa Mends the Heavens
Ancient Chinese myth about the goddess Nüwa who repaired the damaged sky after a great catastrophe.
Compass
The compass is an ancient Chinese invention that revolutionized navigation and direction finding.
Soy Sauce
A fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, widely used in Asian cuisine.
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a prominent warlord and official who rose to power during the late Eastern Han dynasty and laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
Yin Yang School
A philosophical and mystical school in ancient China that separated from Daoism and influenced imperial politics during the Qin Dynasty.
Hubi (Huzhou Brush)
Hubi, also known as Huzhou brush, is a renowned traditional Chinese writing brush from Huzhou, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.
Zhujiang River
The Zhujiang River, also known as the Pearl River, is China's second-largest river system by volume, flowing through southern China and Vietnam before emptying into the South China Sea.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Suzhou Embroidery
Suzhou Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery art with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and artistic excellence.