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404 articlesNüwa Creates Humanity
The Chinese creation myth of Nüwa, the primordial goddess who fashioned humans from clay and established marriage.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
Dagu (Great Drum)
Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on particular points of the body.
Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a fermented acidic liquid condiment used globally for culinary, medicinal, and cultural purposes.
Sichuan Cuisine
Sichuan Cuisine, one of China's most famous culinary traditions, is renowned for its diverse flavors, particularly its spicy and numbing characteristics.
Pao Cai (Chinese Pickled Vegetables)
Pao Cai is a traditional Chinese fermented vegetable dish with a long history and cultural significance.
Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.
Tan Ci
A traditional Chinese storytelling and singing art form popular in southern China.
Chan Buddhism
Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Ancient Chinese irrigation system built in 3rd century BCE that continues to function today.
Longquan Celadon
Longquan celadon is a renowned type of Chinese celadon pottery originating from Longquan, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its jade-like appearance and distinctive craftsmanship.
Stone Carving
Stone carving is the art of creating visual and tactile artistic images from sculptable stones, representing one of humanity's oldest art forms.
Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its steep cliffs and rich cultural significance.
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.
Wood Carving
Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.
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.
Tiger Head Shoes
Traditional Chinese handmade footwear for infants featuring embroidered tiger designs.
Zizhi Tongjian
A comprehensive Chinese historical text covering 1,362 years of Chinese history, compiled by Sima Guang and his team during the Northern Song Dynasty.