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High Mountains and Flowing Water

A famous ancient Chinese guqin musical piece and the legendary story of friendship between musician Boya and his only true listener Zhong Ziqi.

Huimo Ink

Traditional Chinese inkstick from Huizhou, Anhui Province, one of the Four Treasures of the Study, prized for its deep black color, fine texture, and centuries-long resistance to fading.

League of Gods

A 2016 Chinese fantasy action film based on the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi, featuring an ensemble cast of famous actors.

Bamboo Weaving Art

Traditional Chinese bamboo weaving craft with over 4,000 years of history, inscribed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008, producing functional items and decorative art.

Du Fu

Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.

Caishen: Chinese God of Wealth

Caishen, the Chinese deity of wealth, encompasses both martial and civil deities worshipped for prosperity and financial success.

Su Shi

Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.

Medicinal Cuisine

Medicinal cuisine is a traditional Chinese practice combining food and medicine for therapeutic and health benefits.

Yangguan Sandie (Three Repetitions of the Yangguan Tune)

A renowned ancient Chinese guqin melody based on a Tang dynasty poem by Wang Wei, expressing farewell sentiments through musical repetition.

Wu Zetian

The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.

Zhongyuan Festival

The Zhongyuan Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors and helping wandering spirits.

Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.

Tan Ci

A traditional Chinese storytelling and singing art form popular in southern China.

Cantonese Embroidery

Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional handicraft with over a thousand years of history originating from Guangdong Province.

Lianhua Luo

A traditional Chinese narrative singing art with over 900 years of history, featuring distinctive performance styles and cultural significance.

Tang Dynasty

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

Hui Cuisine

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

Wen Tianxiang

Wen Tianxiang was a renowned scholar-official and poet of the Southern Song Dynasty who became a symbol of patriotism and resistance against the Mongol Yuan Dynasty.