Hundred Family Surnames: A Classic Work on The Chinese Surnames
The “Hundred Family Surnames” is a classic text containing hundreds of common Chinese surnames and is written in rhyme. First compiled in the early Song … Read more
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Qin Shi Huang: China’s First Emperor
Qin Shi Huang, which literally means the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, was a foundational figure in China’s history. He not only united the … Read more
The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon: Earliest Text of TCM
The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, known as Huangdi Neijing, is the earliest text on the theories and practices of traditional Chinese medicine. Compiled by several … Read more
Yellow Emperor: Earliest Ancestor of the Chinese
The Yellow Emperor, also known as Emperor Huangdi, is widely deemed as a “historicized” legendary figure in Chinese history. He is credited with a number … Read more
6 Things You Should Know About Tang Sancai
As a unique kind of treasure in the Tang Dynasty, Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics, also known as Tang Sancai are famous for their vivid shapes … Read more
7 Things You Should Know About Bamboo Over Porcelain
Bamboo over porcelain is the essence of the heritage of Chinese folk crafts. It is a kind of bamboo ware that is made of countless … Read more
6 Things You Should Know About Chinese Sky Lanterns
Chinese sky lanterns are also known as flying wish lanterns, memorial flying lanterns, are one of the existing intangible cultural heritages with a long history. … Read more
Why Is There A Hanfu Fever Today?
In recent years, a wave of traditional Chinese clothing fever has been set off across the country. Why did the “Hanfu fever” appear? What controversies … Read more
6 Things You Must Know about the Chinese Opera
If you plan to go to China, one thing that is strongly recommended is to watch Chinese opera. After seeing the unique costumes, hearing the … Read more
Zisha Tea Set, the Best Tea Set in the World
The tea set made of Zisha is recognized as the best tea set in the world. The Zisha teapot is a unique handicraft made by … Read more
Chinese Embroidery: The Art of Needlework
Chinese embroidery, also known as silk embroidery or needle embroidery, is one of China’s outstanding folk arts. China is the earliest country in the world … Read more
5 Things You Should Know About The 12 Chinese Zodiac
In Western astrology, the 12 constellations of the zodiac are synonymous with the orientation of the universe. When a person is born, each star falls … Read more