Geography
245 articlesMazu
Mazu is a Chinese sea goddess originating from Fujian Province who has been worshipped for over a millennium.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Xuan Paper
Xuan paper is a traditional Chinese paper renowned for its quality and durability, used for calligraphy and painting.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
City God (Chenghuang)
The City God is a protective deity in Chinese urban communities who evolved from a guardian of city walls to a supernatural judge of the afterlife.
Red-crowned Crane
The Red-crowned Crane is a large East Asian crane known for its distinctive red crown and cultural significance.
Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Laozi, forming the foundation of Taoist thought.
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
Old Beijing Noodles with Soybean Paste
Traditional Beijing dish featuring wheat noodles with fermented soybean paste and seasonal vegetables.
The Bund
The Bund is a famous waterfront area in central Shanghai, known for its historic colonial architecture and financial significance.
Xu Xiake
Xu Xiake was a renowned Chinese geographer, travel writer, and explorer of the Ming Dynasty.
Ban Chao
Eastern Han dynasty general and diplomat who restored Chinese control over the Western Regions.
Liu Bang
Liu Bang, posthumously known as Emperor Gaozu of Han, founded the Han Dynasty after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty.
Lushan Mountain
Lushan Mountain is a renowned mountain in Jiangxi Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, geological significance, and cultural importance.
Logicians School
The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.
Compass
The compass is an ancient Chinese invention that revolutionized navigation and direction finding.
Swing
A traditional recreational apparatus with ancient origins that has evolved into both a cultural practice and competitive sport.
Earth Buildings of Hakka
Traditional fortified communal dwellings unique to the Hakka people in southern China.
Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.