Medicine & Health
108 articlesYangshuo County
Yangshuo County is a renowned tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst landscape along the Li River.
Li Shizhen
Li Shizhen (1518-1593) was a renowned Chinese physician, pharmacologist, and naturalist who authored the comprehensive medical text 'Bencao Gangmu'.
Huohua (Fire Painting)
An ancient Chinese art form using heated tools to create designs on various surfaces.
Liezi
Liezi, also known as Lie Yukou, was a pre-Qin Daoist philosopher and author of the classic text 'Liezi'.
Guiguzi (Master Guigu)
Guiguzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, strategist, and educator who founded the Gui Gu School of Thought and mentored influential historical figures.
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice, the 22nd of China's 24 solar terms, marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its steep cliffs and rich cultural significance.
Dizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Compendium of Materia Medica
A comprehensive Chinese medical encyclopedia compiled by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty.
Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.
Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)
Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.
Jianzi
A traditional Chinese kicking game with a shuttlecock-like object, dating back over 2,000 years.
Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Laozi, forming the foundation of Taoist thought.
Dream of Splendor in the Eastern Capital
A detailed account of the Northern Song dynasty's capital Bianjing (modern Kaifeng) by Meng Yuanlao.
Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin
The Eclectic School (Zajia)
The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are a staple food in Southern China made from rice through a process of soaking, steaming, and extrusion.
Noodles
Noodles are a staple food made from unleavened dough stretched, extruded, or rolled into various shapes and cooked in boiling water.