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Nanjing Confucius Temple

A historic cultural complex in Nanjing featuring ancient Confucian temples, imperial examination halls, and traditional architecture along the Qinhuai River.

Qi Jiguang

Qi Jiguang was a renowned military general and strategist who played a pivotal role in suppressing the wokou (Japanese pirate) raids along China's southeastern coast during the Ming Dynasty.

Stinky Tofu

A fermented tofu dish known for its strong odor and unique flavor, popular in Chinese cuisine.

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.

League of Gods

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

Houfeng Didong仪 (Seismoscope of Zhang Heng)

An ancient Chinese earthquake-detecting device invented by Zhang Heng in 132 CE, predating similar Western instruments by over 1,700 years.

Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

A classic Chinese animated film about the young deity Nezha who battles the Dragon King to save his people.

Qingming Festival

Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors through grave visits and spring outings.

Polo

Polo is a team sport played on horseback where players use long-handled mallets to hit a ball through their opponent's goal.

Tai Chi

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

Wu Zetian

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

Mozi

Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.

Moutai Liquor

Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.

Ding Dai: Qing Dynasty Official Headwear

Ding Dai refers to the decorative cap ornaments used during China's Qing Dynasty to indicate an official's rank and status.

Mazu

Mazu is a Chinese sea goddess originating from Fujian Province who has been worshipped for over a millennium.

Drunken Master

A 1978 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping starring Jackie Chan as the young martial artist Wong Fei-hung.

Buddhism

A major world religion originating in ancient India, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

Dudou (Chinese Belly Wrap)

Traditional Chinese undergarment worn as an underbodice or belly wrap with cultural significance dating back centuries.

Navigation and Seafaring

Navigation is the practice of directing vessels across bodies of water, with a rich history spanning from early coastal voyages to modern satellite-based systems.

Temüjin

Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.