Philosophie und Religion
163 articlesThe Investiture of the Gods
A classic Chinese mythological novel blending history, folklore, and religion.
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.
Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai, also known as Qingliang Mountain, is a sacred Buddhist mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shanxi Province, China.
Sun Moon Lake
A scenic alpine lake in Nantou County, Taiwan, known for its natural beauty and cultural significance.
Mount Wuyi
Mount Wuyi is a renowned cultural and natural heritage site in Fujian Province, China, famous for its biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and rich historical significance.
Cantonese Embroidery
Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional textile art form with over a thousand years of history.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.
Longjing Tea
Longjing tea, also known as Dragon Well tea, is a famous green tea from Hangzhou, China, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.
Lijiang Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 800 years of history, showcasing unique Naxi architecture and culture in Yunnan Province, China.
The Silk Road
The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West, playing a crucial role in cultural exchange between Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Chinese Knotting
Chinese knotting is a traditional decorative handicraft art that uses a single thread to create various patterns with symbolic meanings.
Wuliangye
A premium Chinese baijiu (white liquor) produced in Yibin, Sichuan province, renowned for its unique five-grain formula and traditional brewing techniques.
Spring Festival Customs
Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
The Ancient City of Ping Yao
A remarkably preserved ancient city in Shanxi Province, China, showcasing traditional Han Chinese urban planning and architecture.
Dough Sculpture
Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
Shandong Cuisine
Shandong Cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, precise cooking techniques, and cultural significance.