Zheng He Fleet: Seven Voyages to Western
Admiral Zheng He (1371-1433) was an outstanding politician and world-renowned navigator. With an aim to establish and develop friendly ties and economic and cultural exchange … Read more
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Chinese Characters: History, Evolution, and Characteristics
The official language of the People’s Republic of China (PRC for short) is Chinese, which is based on the northern dialect. It is usually referred … Read more
Top 8 Chinese Classical Music You Should Listen
Chinese classical music has its unique aesthetic style. The whole piece of music is more melodious and dreamy, with multi-ethnic musical instruments, and it seems … Read more
Top 15 Chinese Ancient Instruments You Might Hear
According to recent archaeological findings, ancient Chinese music was much more developed and sophisticated than is generally believed. During the Shang Dynasty, music had already … Read more
The Four Great Towers in Ancient China
Yueyang Tower, Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Penglai Pavilion are the four famous towers in China, whose unique architectural styles are of great significance … Read more
Ancient Chinese Gardens: History, Elements, and Culture
During the long history of the Chinese nation, two main garden traditions have gradually formed: the vast imperial gardens and the private gardens. The former … Read more
Ancient China Wedding Traditions, Customs, and Ceremony
Chinese marriage became customary during the Warring States period. Due to the vast expanse of the territory, different practices are followed in different places, although … Read more
Ancient Chinese Education: Imperial Examination, Confucianism
The historical importance of education in Chinese culture is derived from the teachings of Confucius and philosophers of the middle and late Zhou eras. Education … Read more
Chinese Names: History, Evolution, and Meanings
Name, as a sign or cultural symbol that indicates the blood tie within a certain social structure, has very complex and rich implications and, as … Read more
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
In more than a millennium from the Qin Dynasty to the Yuan Dynasty, Chinese science and technology took the lead in the world. The Four … Read more
The Silk Road: History, Routes, Trade and Culture
The Silk Road, also called Silk Routes, was a general name for the ancient strategic transportation channel which started from China and passed through Central … Read more
Ancient Chinese Dynasty Timeline
The change of dynasties was one of the important phenomena in ancient Chinese societies that underwent social restructuring. When a dynasty develops to a later … Read more