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76 articlesThe Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
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.
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.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
Pipa
The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Dizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
Mount Putuo
Mount Putuo is an island in Zhoushan Archipelago, Zhejiang Province, renowned as a sacred Buddhist site and one of China's four great Buddhist mountains.
Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai, also known as Qingliang Mountain, is a sacred Buddhist mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shanxi Province, China.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China, located in Nanjing.
Song Ci
Song Ci is a form of Chinese classical poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty, representing one of the highest achievements in Chinese literary history.
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices to Heaven.
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.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
Spring River Flower Moon Night
A famous Tang dynasty poem by Zhang Ruoxu exploring themes of nature, time, and human longing.
House of Flying Daggers
A 2004 Chinese wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou, featuring complex relationships and stunning visuals.
High Mountains and Flowing Water
A famous ancient Chinese guqin musical piece and the legendary story of friendship between musician Boya and his only true listener Zhong Ziqi.