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224 articlesGuzheng
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Yuan Dynasty
The Yuan dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China established by Kublai Khan in 1271, which ruled over China until 1368.
Jingluo (Meridian System)
Jingluo, or the meridian system, is a fundamental concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine referring to pathways through which qi and blood circulate throughout the body.
Feibai Style (Flying-White Calligraphy)
A distinctive calligraphic technique characterized by brushstrokes with white streaks, creating artistic effects of vigor and rhythm.
Mount Qingcheng
A sacred Taoist mountain in Sichuan province, China, renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
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.
Xing Yi Quan
A traditional Chinese martial art known for its direct, explosive movements and philosophical foundations.
Yijinjing: The Classic of Muscle and Sinew Transformation
Yijinjing is a traditional Chinese qigong practice focused on strengthening the body's muscular and connective tissue systems.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions
Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
Lin Zexu
Lin Zexu was a prominent Chinese official of the Qing Dynasty known for his anti-opium stance and leadership in the First Opium War.
Liu Bang
Liu Bang, posthumously known as Emperor Gaozu of Han, founded the Han Dynasty after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty.
Lushan Mountain
Lushan Mountain is a renowned mountain in Jiangxi Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, geological significance, and cultural importance.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the beginning of a new lunar year.
Cold Food Festival
Traditional Chinese festival commemorating Jie Zhitui with customs of eating cold food and tomb sweeping.
Yandang Mountain
A famous mountain range in Zhejiang Province, China, known for its unique volcanic geology and natural beauty.
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.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.