Geography
153 articlesChinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts, also known as Wushu or Kung Fu, are traditional combat practices with deep cultural significance.
Mount Huangshan
Mount Huangshan is a renowned mountain range in Anhui Province, China, celebrated for its granite peaks, pine trees, hot springs, and sea of clouds.
Namtso Lake
Namtso is a sacred alpine lake in Tibet, renowned as one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
Emperor Wu of Han
Emperor Wu of Han, personal name Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty, ruling from 141 to 87 BCE and known for expanding China's territory and establishing Confucianism as state ideolog
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.
Chinese Gardens
Chinese gardens represent a distinctive tradition of landscape architecture that has evolved over millennia.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake is a freshwater plateau lake in Dali, Yunnan Province, known for its cultural significance and scenic beauty.
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.
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.
Thousand Island Lake
Thousand Island Lake is a freshwater reservoir in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, known for its numerous islands and scenic beauty.
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Face/Off
A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.
Yellow River
The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.
Yandang Mountain
A famous mountain range in Zhejiang Province, China, known for its unique volcanic geology and natural beauty.