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Henan Opera

Henan Opera, also known as Yuju, is a major form of Chinese opera originating from Henan province with a history spanning over 300 years.

Face/Off

A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.

Wood Carving

Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.

Pipa

The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.

Wang Fuzhi

Chinese philosopher, historian, and writer of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Lion Dance

Traditional Chinese performance art featuring dancers in elaborate lion costumes.

Guilin Karst Landscape

The iconic karst topography of Guilin, characterized by dramatic limestone peaks and rivers, represents one of China's most famous natural landscapes.

Li Shimin

Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.

Kuaiban (Chinese Bamboo Clapper Art)

Kuaiban is a traditional Chinese performing art form that uses bamboo clappers as rhythm instruments in storytelling and singing.

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.

The Treatment (Film)

A 2001 Chinese drama film directed by Zheng Xiaolong, exploring cultural conflicts between Eastern and Western traditions through the practice of gua sha.

Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.

Chu Ci

Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.

House of Flying Daggers

A 2004 Chinese wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou, featuring complex relationships and stunning visuals.

Lianhua Luo

A traditional Chinese narrative singing art with over 900 years of history, featuring distinctive performance styles and cultural significance.

Xia Dynasty

The Xia Dynasty is traditionally considered China's first dynasty, marking the transition from prehistoric to ancient Chinese civilization.

Dream Pool Essays

A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.

Sui Dynasty

The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.

Diaojiaolou (Stilted Buildings)

Traditional elevated dwellings of ethnic minorities in southwestern China, featuring unique architectural designs and cultural significance.

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.