History

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Imperial Examination System

The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.

Discrimination and Differentiation of Warm Diseases

A seminal Qing dynasty medical text that established a comprehensive theoretical framework for warm disease diagnosis and treatment.

The Doctrine of the Mean

A classic Confucian text exploring the concept of equilibrium and moderation in human conduct and governance.

The Investiture of the Gods

A classic Chinese mythological novel blending history, folklore, and religion.

The Book of History (Shang Shu)

The Book of History is one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature, containing documents and speeches from early Chinese history.

Book of Rites

The Book of Rites is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of ancient China.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation

Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation is a comprehensive approach to maintaining health, preventing disease, and promoting longevity through various practices rooted in ancient wisdom.

Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.

Southern and Northern Dynasties

The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.

Bronze Inscriptions

Bronze inscriptions, also known as bell and tripod inscriptions, are ancient Chinese characters cast on bronze vessels during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Pingshu (Storytelling Art)

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

Cloisonné

Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.

Xiangqi

Xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is a strategic board game with a history spanning over two millennia.

Hui Cuisine

Hui cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, originated in ancient Huizhou region and represents the broader Anhui culinary tradition.

Peking Opera

Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.

Wrestling

Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as throws and takedowns to gain control over an opponent.

Porcelain

Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C.

Ancient Towns of China

Ancient towns are historic commercial settlements with well-preserved traditional architecture, serving as carriers of traditional Chinese culture.

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.

Scented Tea

Scented tea is a category of tea leaves that have been infused with flower petals or aromatic blossoms to create a unique flavor profile.