Art & Aesthetics
375 articlesThe Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Moutai Liquor
Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.
Zhu Xi
Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher, educator, and official of the Song dynasty.
Xi'an Drum Tower
The Xi'an Drum Tower is a historic Ming Dynasty structure in the heart of Xi'an, China, famous for its architectural significance and cultural importance.
Hutong
Hutong are narrow streets and alleys that form the heart of Beijing's old city and traditional housing culture.
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.
Hongze Lake
Hongze Lake is a large freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province, China, formed by natural and human factors and serving as an important water resource and transportation hub.
Xi'an Bell Tower
The Xi'an Bell Tower is a historic landmark in Xi'an, China, originally built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty.
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake is a freshwater plateau lake in Dali, Yunnan Province, known for its cultural significance and scenic beauty.
Dongting Lake
Dongting Lake is a large freshwater lake in Hunan Province, China, historically known as the 'Eight Hundred Li Dongting' for its vast size.
Jiuhua Mountain
Jiuhua Mountain is a renowned Buddhist sacred site in Anhui Province, China, known for its stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.
Dream Pool Essays
A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.
The Treatment (Film)
A 2001 Chinese drama film directed by Zheng Xiaolong, exploring cultural conflicts between Eastern and Western traditions through the practice of gua sha.
Stilt Walking
A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.
West Lake
West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China, renowned for its cultural significance and natural beauty.
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.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Xuan Paper
Xuan paper is a traditional Chinese paper renowned for its quality and durability, used for calligraphy and painting.
Spring River Flower Moon Night
A famous Tang dynasty poem by Zhang Ruoxu exploring themes of nature, time, and human longing.
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) was an imperial dynasty of China that succeeded the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms period.