Yellow Emperor Hometown is the place where the Yellow Emperor was born, grew up and established his capital. It is located in Xinzheng, 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Zhengzhou.…
Heptachord Terrace, Friendship Between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi
The Heptachord Terrace was built in honor of the sincere friendship between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279).Heptachord Terrace, or Guqin Tai to give…
Rishengchang Former Bank, One of the Earliest Exchange Shops in China
The Rishengchang Former Bank (Rishengchang literally meaning sunrise prosperity), one of the earliest exchange shops in China, is located on West Street in Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi Province. The rectangular…
Lion Grove Garden, the Representative Garden of the Yuan Dynasty
Lion Grove Garden was built in 1342 during the Yuan Dynasty. Afterwards, it has changed hands and been renamed a number of times. Since Monk Tianru had once researched the…
Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty, the Milestone in Chinese Mausoleums
Xiaoling Mausoleum is one of the largest imperial tombs in China. It is located in the eastern suburb of Nanjing at the southern foot of the Purple mountain. Emperor Chengzu,…
Du Fu, Du Shaoling, Zimei, One of the Greatest Poets in China
Du Fu was a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, honored as “Poet Sage”. Although Du Fu is best known for his poetry, his pursuits were not purely literary. In…
Li Bai, Li Bo, Taibai, Qinglian Jushi, One of the Greatest Poets in China
Libai was a Chinese poet. He was part of the group of Chinese scholars called the “Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup” in a poem by fellow poet Du Fu.…
Tomb of General Yue Fei, General Yue Fei
Located at the southern foot of qixia mountain near the west lake, the tomb of general yue fei covers an area of 1.57 hectares (3.9 acres). Also known as yue…
Teahouse Culture in China, History of Tea Culture
As is known to all, China is one of the oldest countries in the world. Through the long river of the history, a lot of majestic traditional culture has been…
Chinese Furniture, the Development History of Chinese Furniture
Chinese furniture is one of those rare categories of art that appeal across generations and cultures. The furniture also follows the footsteps of times to develop and innovate continuously. It…