Paper-cut, also called as Flower-cut, Paper-cut for window decoration and Paper is a folk with a long history for the Chinese people, and it has been recorded in Historical Records by Sima Qian in Read more »
The Dianshizhai Pictorial and Print Culture in Shanghai
Both in its form and its genesis, the Dianshizhai Pictorial and its parent daily newspaper, Shenbao, encapsulated the cultural hybridity and social change that epitomized Shanghai during the late ni Read more »
Guanzi - Ana of Different Schools of Thought in the Warring States Period
Guanzi is the ana of different schools of thought in the Warring States Period (475-221BC), including views of Legalists, Confucians, Taoists, Yin-yangists, Logicians, Militarists and Agriculturists Read more »
Located in Zhengzhou in Henan Province, Kangbaiwan Manor is an isolated castle building of medieval architecture. Built entirely in brick, it can be dated back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It Read more »
中组部、人社部等25个部门日前联合出台《外国人在中国永久居留享有相关待遇的办法》，今后持中国“绿卡”的外国人除政治权利和法律法规规定不可享有的特定权利和义务外，原则上将在投资、购房、就业、子女教育等方面和中国公民享有相同权利。 根据该《办法》，持“绿卡”的外国人在中国居留期限不受限制，可以凭有效护照和《外国人永久居留证》出入中国国境，无需另外办理签证等手续；其配偶及直系亲属，可按有关规定申 Read more »
A Newly-born World Heritage Site---Kaiping Watchtower
In the just concluded World Heritage Conference held in New Zealand, Kaiping Diaolou 开平碉楼, or Watchtowers, and Villages, as the only candidate of China to apply for the World Cultural Heritage in Read more »
Between the Wide and Narrow Alleys in Chengdu
Chengdu city, with its bestowed location in China's Sichuan Basin, the long-standing land of abundance, never lacks sources of entertainment. Tourists to Chengdu are often offered a forever Read more »
As McRae demonstrates, the Chan transmission scheme as it achieved mature expression in the Song period consisted of two parts. The first section begins with the historical Buddha Sakyamuni (late Read more »
Sex Education during Ancient Times
Was there any sex education in ancient China? Of course there was; it was just not systematic or comprehensive, and usually used visual teaching aids or methods of hinting and inducing. The "dowry Read more »
Do not eat these 6 kinds of food
The growth as the age, we hope we can look can appear younger. But often things go contrary to one's wishes, some people look even if show old, the appearance of this kind of prematurely senile Read more »
Zen is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism, referred to in Chinese as Chán. Chán is itself derived from the Sanskrit Dhyāna, which means "meditation". Zen emphasises dharma practice and experiential wi Read more »
Taking a cup of Jiu (alcholic beverage) and crossing arms, lovers sip the juice of romance and promise in the presence of guests their lifelong love—this is perhaps the happiest moment in the world fo Read more »
Influence of Chan around the World
Chan in China In the centuries following the introduction of Buddhism to China, Chan grew to become the largest sect in Chinese Buddhism and, despite its "transmission beyond the scriptures", p Read more »
Chrysanthemum tea is good for the eyesight. Overflowing praise of the plant claims that in the the long term, women drinking peach blossom tea would be rewarded with pink-colored skin. Flowe Read more »
Two lion dancers from the Huang Feihong Lion Dance Troupe perform at Exhibition of Achievements on the Productive Protection of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage. An embroidery by national Read more »
History of Ancient Buildings with Five Elements
The basis of element feng shui is the productive and exhaustive relationship between the five elements of fire, wood, earth, water and metal. These relationships are cyclical and depending on the Read more »
Straw patchwork is a well-known Chinese art and boasts a history of over 2000 years, as evidenced by ancient relics. It traces its roots to folk art, originating as handicrafts used by local govern Read more »
Locks hang on chains at Jinsuoguan, expressing goodwill messages to friends and families. A mountaintop pavilion offers a breathtaking view of the peaks submerged in a sea of mist. The Huashan M Read more »
Dazu county lies just 80 km away from bustling Chongqing, but its Buddhist rock carvings and sculptures will take you back more than 800 years. Chongqing is often associated with high-end shopping Read more »
Lan Ying (蓝瑛, ca.1585-1664), style name Tianshu (田叔), was a Chinese painter of landscapes, human figures, flowers and birds who was active during the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Artworks by Lan Read more »
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