Pingyao County is 58.4 miles southwest of Taiyuan. This small county was noted for some magnificent residences in ancient traditional styles rather than any appeal in natural beauty.When Pingyao was…
Chinese Music, Traditional Musical Instruments
Ancient Chinese have left a wealth of music instruments and classic tunes. Erhu, Guzheng, Guqin, Xun, Pipa, and other traditional Chinese music instruments may alter your acquired definition of "music".…
Chinese Kung Fu, Chinese Traditional Martial Arts
Kungfu, also called Wushu or Chinese martial arts, is the fruit of Chinese people’s wisdom. It is a traditional Chinese sport which applies the art of attack and defence in…
Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, A Global Arts Center in Beijing
The ullens center for contemporary art (UCCA) aims to become a global arts center in Beijing. It is a non-profit entity that offers exhibitions and other programs designed to help…
Pingyao Ancient Town, Famed for the China’s First Bank
Pingyao is a well-preserved "ancient city" famous for its ancient buildings and China's first bank. Located between Beijing and xi 'an in northern China, it is suitable for lovers of…
Chinese Paper Umbrellas, Beautiful and Elegant
In addition to the most basic function of sunshade, the traditional paper umbrella has many other USES, which are deeply rooted in Chinese traditional culture. The Chinese paper umbrella originated…
Chinese Knot, Which Has a Long History and a Symbolic Meaning
Is knotting an art? It's in China. There is a long history of decorating clothes with knots or hanging them from ceilings or walls. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots…
Chinese Batik, One of the Three Ancient Chinese Handicraft Methods
Batik, one of the three handicraft methods in ancient China, by preventing the dye from reaching certain parts of the fabric after the dyeing process is completed, the fabric is…
Chaoyang Acrobatics Theater, the Best Daily Acrobatics Show in Beijing
To see the best of Beijing's daily acrobatics, go to the Chaoyang theatre (chaoyang theatre; Chaoyang district juchang is located in the downtown area near Chaoyang district. Although it is…
Beijing 798 Art Zone, One of the 22 Most Famous Landmarks in the World
The 798 Art Zone, located in the northeast of Beijing, is named after a factory built in the 1950s. It was occupied by 798 plant, north China wireless joint equipment…