Literature
104 articlesWater Margin
A classic Chinese novel that tells the story of 108 outlaws who gather on Mount Liang and eventually submit to imperial authority.
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.
Lijiang Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 800 years of history, showcasing unique Naxi architecture and culture in Yunnan Province, China.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.
Dragon Boat Festival
A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.
Tai Chi Chuan
A traditional Chinese martial art practiced for both defense and health benefits, combining martial arts techniques with Qigong.
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.
Southern and Northern Dynasties
The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.
Guzheng
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty was a Chinese imperial dynasty that divided into the Western Jin and Eastern Jin periods, spanning from 266 to 420 CE.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.
Standard Chinese (Putonghua)
Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.
Beijing Opera Facial Makeup
A distinctive form of theatrical makeup in traditional Chinese opera with symbolic colors and patterns.
Three Kingdoms
A historical Chinese television series based on the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
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.