Literatur

220 articles

Water Margin

A classic Chinese novel that tells the story of 108 outlaws who gather on Mount Liang and eventually submit to imperial authority.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.

Mahjong

Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.

Dream of Splendor in the Eastern Capital

A detailed account of the Northern Song dynasty's capital Bianjing (modern Kaifeng) by Meng Yuanlao.

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.

Dragon Boat Festival

A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.

Three Kingdoms

A historical Chinese television series based on the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Dream of the Red Chamber

A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.

Kitchen God

The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.

Poyang Lake

China's largest freshwater lake and a vital ecological hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.

Qingming Festival

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

Red-crowned Crane

The Red-crowned Crane is a large East Asian crane known for its distinctive red crown and cultural significance.

Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.

Nianhua: Chinese Woodblock New Year Pictures

Traditional Chinese woodblock prints used for New Year decorations with over a thousand years of history.

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.

Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio

A classic collection of supernatural tales written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty.

The Analects

A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.

Zizhi Tongjian

A comprehensive Chinese historical text covering 1,362 years of Chinese history, compiled by Sima Guang and his team during the Northern Song Dynasty.

Shaolin Wushu

Shaolin Wushu is a comprehensive martial arts system originating from Shaolin Temple in China, combining combat techniques with spiritual discipline.

Prefectures and Counties System

The Prefectures and Counties System was an administrative structure that replaced feudal enfeoffments in ancient China, establishing centralized imperial control.