Literature
234 articlesRomance of the Three Kingdoms
A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.
Zhangjiajie City
Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, China, renowned for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscapes and as home to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.
Liezi
Liezi, also known as Lie Yukou, was a pre-Qin Daoist philosopher and author of the classic text 'Liezi'.
Moon Cake
Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.
Simplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.
Huangmei Opera
Huangmei Opera is a major form of Chinese traditional opera originating from Hubei Province and flourishing in Anhui Province, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Records of the Historian
The Records of the Historian is a pioneering Chinese historical text written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty.
Small Seal Script
Small Seal Script is a standardized calligraphic script that served as China's official writing system during the Qin Dynasty.
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.
Kuaiban (Chinese Bamboo Clapper Art)
Kuaiban is a traditional Chinese performing art form that uses bamboo clappers as rhythm instruments in storytelling and singing.
Shaolin Wushu
Shaolin Wushu is a comprehensive martial arts system originating from Shaolin Temple in China, combining combat techniques with spiritual discipline.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.
The Analects
A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Classic of Mountains and Seas
An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.
Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Ancient Chinese myth about the hero Hou Yi who shoots down nine of ten suns to save humanity from drought.