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467 articlesGunpowder
Gunpowder, one of China's Four Great Inventions, revolutionized warfare and technological development worldwide.
Cantonese Opera
Cantonese Opera is a major genre of Chinese opera originating from Guangdong province, featuring distinctive vocal styles, colorful costumes, and elaborate performances.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Tea Horse Road
An ancient network of trade routes in Southwest China, facilitating cultural exchange and economic development between ethnic groups.
Chengni Inkstone
Chengni inkstone, one of China's Four Famous Inkstones, is a unique ceramic inkstone made from filtered river clay.
San Zi Jing (Three Character Classic)
A traditional Chinese classic text used for early education, composed in three-character verses.
Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Ancient Chinese myth about the hero Hou Yi who shoots down nine of ten suns to save humanity from drought.
Longshan Culture
Late Neolithic culture in China, known for its distinctive black pottery and early urban settlements.
Yungang Grottoes
The Yungang Grottoes are a UNESCO World Heritage site of ancient Buddhist cave temples in Datong, China, dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty.
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.
Chinese Writing Brush
The Chinese writing brush is a traditional tool for calligraphy and painting with a history spanning thousands of years.
Embroidery
Embroidery is a traditional Chinese handicraft with over 2,000 years of history, featuring various techniques and regional styles.
Yandang Mountain
A famous mountain range in Zhejiang Province, China, known for its unique volcanic geology and natural beauty.
Tile Carving
Tile carving is a traditional Chinese decorative art form that emerged as an economical alternative to stone carving, featuring intricate designs on specially prepared bricks.
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.
Guangling San
Ancient Chinese guqin musical piece with historical significance and cultural importance.
Stilt Walking
A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.
Climbing High (Deng Gao)
A famous seven-character regulated verse poem by Du Fu, considered one of the greatest works of Chinese poetry.
Wen Tianxiang
Wen Tianxiang was a renowned scholar-official and poet of the Southern Song Dynasty who became a symbol of patriotism and resistance against the Mongol Yuan Dynasty.
Wang Wen Wen Qie (The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
The four fundamental diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening/smelling, inquiring, and pulse palpation.