The Buddhist grottoes originated in India and spread to China around 304 AD, continuing to the Ming and Qing dynasties, lasting more than 1000 years. In history, the developments of many great dynasties in China were deeply influenced by Buddhism that made anc...
Read MoreIf Hanfu is the representative of the revival of traditional Chinese clothes culture nowadays, the cheongsam/Qipao is the benchmark of Chinese beauty for all girls. Derived from the traditional Manchu cheongsam, the qipao dress is a traditional fashion t...
Read MoreSilk and silk making is a vital feature of Chinese history and its ancient civilization. According to archeological evidence, silk and silk fabric emerged in China at least 5,500 years ago. The cultivation of the silkworm can be traced back to the third centur...
Read MoreHistory of Jade WaresThere is an old Chinese saying "Gold is valuable but jade is invaluable." Dispatching how important and valuable that Chinese people think of this beautiful gem stone with greasy luster. Many countries have jade culture, but no one can cat...
Read MorePorcelain was first discovered in China and could date back to 16 century BC in Shang and Zhou Dynasty. Traditionally, there are two primary categories of ceramic, high-fired as cí and low-fired as táo in Chinese.Chinese pottery and porcelain went abroad as ...
Read MoreWith a history of over 3,000 years, Chinese literature possesses great importance in China's civilization. The nature of written language has significant effects on literature, together with the use of Chinese characters. Unlike groups of letters, Chinese char...
Read MoreTraditional Chinese painting is highly regarded throughout the world for its theory, expression, and techniques. And it is also one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Earliest paintings were ornamental, not representational; they consis...
Read MoreAs an art for more than 3000 years, Chinese calligraphy is regarded as an illustrious tradition in Chinese culture. It is neither just writing Chinese characters nor writing well. It is actually an art to express spirits. A calligraphy work carries the calligr...
Read MoreChinese seal carvings are an ancient art that combines calligraphy and engraving. For over 3,000 years, they have been used both officially and privately. It is a seal or stamp containing Chinese characters typically to prove identity on documents office paper...
Read MorePaper cutting art was originated in China. People use scissors or knives to produce decorative patterns out of the paper by cutting and carving. Scholars believed Chinese paper cutting was introduced to the western countries around 16th or 17th century. Nowada...
Read MoreChinese knot is an ancient folk art form in China; a simple but charming knot made of colorful silk thread that can bring good luck to its owner. This handcraft could date back Zhou Dynasty, developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, popularized in Ming and Qin...
Read MoreChinese acrobatics is a gem of China traditional performing arts with a long history of more than 2000 years. It is also one of the most popular art forms among people.In the ancient time and the early stage, the acrobatics was related with music and dance, pl...
Read MoreHistory of Chinese KiteThe first kite was invented by Chinese people over 2, 000 years ago, in the 5th-century BC during the Warring States Period by Mozi (墨子) and Lu Ban (鲁班). Before paper was invented, bamboo and silk are used to make kites, which ar...
Read MoreChinese Kung Fu, also called Chinese Martial Arts or Wushu, is an important and unique component of Chinese cultural heritage with a rich content that has remained untarnished over the centuries. Literally translated, "wu" is military, "shu" is art. Wushu ther...
Read MoreWhat is Qigong An old school of kung fu in China, Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The history of Chinese Qigong commences beyond the era of written records, in the ...
Read MoreChinese opera is mainly composed of three different art forms: folk dance, singing/talking and burlesque. It originated from the God-entertaining songs and dances in the prehistoric society, and has been a comprehensive stage art style with a long history. Aft...
Read MoreThe Yue opera is one of Han nationality`s five operas. Now, it is the second largest opera in China. Accompanied by the flavor of elegance, the Yue opera is full of the fresh and leisure singing as well as the vivid and moving performance. The most common them...
Read MoreYue Opera, also called Cantonese opera, is a local opera of the Han nationality. Originally called Guangdong Great Opera, the Yue Opera originate from the south opera. Since the 1522-1566, the Yue opera began to appear in Guangdong and Guangxi. It is a blend o...
Read MoreYu Opera ceaselessly inherits and reforms the form of Henan Bangzi. The abbreviation of Henan was “YU” after the founding of the People's Republic of China. So, the Henan Opera got its name “Yu Opera”. The Yu Opera is called Bang Play in the north area...
Read MoreOriginally called Huangmei Tone or CaiCha Play, Huangmei Opera is a local opera of the Han nationality. Being one of Chinese big five operas, Huangmei Opera enjoy equal popularity with Beijing Opera, Yue Opera, Ping Opera and Yu Opera. It originates from Huang...
Read MoreThe Chinese national dance culture has a long history. The track record of text cultural relics and images of the traditional Chinese dance is never extinguished during the past 5,000 years' history. This phenomenon is also rare in the culture history of the w...
Read MoreTraditional toys indicate the handmade toy that is handed down from ancient times. It is also part of children-friendly activities in China. With a long history and huge value, Chinese traditional toys have a close relation with folk custom. Traditional toys a...
Read MoreFour Treasures of the Study, also known as Four Jewels of the Study or Four Friends of the Study, are different expressions of the four essential implements in Chinese Calligraphy: The brush (笔), ink (墨), paper (纸), and inkstone (砚). The term was first...
Read MoreImmerse yourself in the history of Chinese kites then it is time to learn how to make a kite now! The making process is considered an art form in China and has been passed down for generations. Follow the easy steps below and make a Chinese kite with children ...
Read MoreLocated in the northeastern part of Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen has been known as the Porcelain Capital of the world for over 1800 years. It is believed that ceramics production in Jingdezhen can be traced back to the Han dynasty (206 BC.–AD. 220), when it ...
Read MoreMaijishan Grottoes finds itself 35km southeast of Tianshui city, Gansu province, and is known as an appealing Buddhist site along ancient Chinese Silk Road. It was the major part of the Maijishan Mountain scenic area, which is 142 meters high, shaped like a pi...
Read MoreChina is a great Buddhist land, with Buddha statues of all sizes rising up through history. Those Buddha statues are not only dedicated to Buddhist deities, but also beautiful contributions to the religion art and aesthetics. Listed here are the most famous an...
Read MoreFor most of the travelers, getting to know local traditions, art and culture is a huge part of the worldwide travel experience, especially the various enchanted folk arts. Chinese shadow play or Chinese shadow puppetry (in Chinese: 皮影戏pí yǐng xì, 影�...
Read MoreTravelling is not all about landscape, history or food, but also the local costumes. If you are an experienced traveler, you must have tried all kinds of local clothes each time when reaching a new destination. Therefore I come up with a good idea of wearing v...
Read MoreMany say the best way to get to know a folk culture is through discovering its traditional handicrafts – I have no doubt. However, the folk handicrafts in China now are facing a destiny of vanishing, after so many twists and turns, and the impact of modern t...
Read MoreKung Fu is a treasure part of China, and an important cultural heritage of the world. It doesn't refer simply to the old-fashioned fighting skills or self-defense – to be more precise, it is Chinese martial arts that blend physical exercise with the old orie...
Read MoreLocated in Southwest China, bordering Hunan Province to the east, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the south, Yunnan Province to the west, and Sichuan Province and Chongqing city to the north, Guizhou has 49 ethnic minority groups, making up approximat...
Read MoreDo you interests lie in Buddhist Grotto arts or do the remote ancient towns appeal? Allow yourself an off-the-beaten-track trip to Dali, Yunnan province, China, and find Shibaoshan Mountain in Jianchuan Country, then you will be rewarded with century-old grott...
Read MoreWith around 3500 years of history, China’s ancient capital of Xian boasts a wealth of historical temples and monasteries that are the places to worship, pray and meditate. Located in Chang’an District, Longhua Temple and the neighboring 13 Provinces’ Go...
Read MoreKongbai Miao Village (控拜苗寨) is a famous and the only silversmith village in Guizhou, with a maximum of 275 silversmiths in its heyday, but now the it keeps only a single silversmith, named Long Taiyang, born in 1975. Most of the villagers have been...
Read MoreOne of China’s “four treasures of study”, the traditional handicraft of ink-stick survives today. The Huizhou ink-stick, produced in ancient Huizhou, Anhui Province, is the best of its kind, for being lustrous, moist, deeply black, strongly fragrant, mot...
Read MoreTaijiquan (or Tai Chi Quan), a perfect combination of Chinese martial art, philosophy of Confucianism and Taoism, Tai Chi theory of Yi-ology, and traditional Chinese medicine, is a popular school of kung fu exercise in China and beyond, and now a UNESCO world ...
Read MoreCentered in Beijing and popular all over the country, Peking opera, also known as Ping opera and Beijing opera, is the most influential Chinese opera genre and regarded as the national opera of China. Being endowed with full of Chinese cultural elements, the o...
Read MoreHanfu, (in Chinese汉服, Pinyin hàn fú, full named Chinese Han Dynasty Clothing), worn by the han nationality from the Yellow Emperor’s reign in about 3000 BC to the middle of the 17th century of Ming dynasty, with a history of 5000+ years. Hanfu clothing...
Read MoreTraditional Chinese clothing is a fascinating embodiment of China's rich cultural heritage, showcasing unique styles, intricate designs, and historical significance. In this article, we will explore the world of traditional Chinese clothes and delve into the d...
Read MoreTraditional Chinese clothing is a treasure trove of rich history and cultural significance. For centuries, these elegant garments have captivated the world with their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and timeless appeal. They are a testament to the artistry ...
Read MoreWhat do we mean by experiencing Hanfu in China? We mean an immersive and authentic Chinese culture journey. A Hanfu cultural experience - wearing traditional Chinese clothing, adorned with delicate hairpins and strolling through the thousand-year-old historica...
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