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Chinese culture is a rich collection of traditions from its history. Here we share stories about these cultural traditions to build bridges to people of other cultures.
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Civilizational Legacy of the First Emperor of Qin
(秦始皇的文明遗产) 6 min read The First Emperor of Qin (秦始皇帝) has long been viewed as a tyrant. Yet his reforms profoundly shaped Chinese civilization.
Buddhist Art and Architectures of Datong
(大同的佛教艺术与建筑) 4 min read Because of its long history, the city of Datong (大同), in Shanxi Province (山西省), is rich in remarkable historical sites.
Classical Gardens of Suzhou and Lingnan
(苏州及岭南林园) 4 min read Classical Chinese garden design seeks to “recreate natural landscapes in miniature” (咫尺之内再造乾坤) by using four key elements—rocks, water, plants, and
China’s Cities of Gastronomy (1): Shunde, Chaozhou, and Macau
(中国的 “美食之都”: 顺德, 潮州, 澳门) 5 min read Among UNESCO’s global list of Cities of Gastronomy, six are located in China. Of these, Shunde, Chaozhou,
Following the Footsteps of Xuanzang
(玄奘的足迹) 4 min read Buddhism had taken root in China soon after its introduction from India in the 1st century CE. In 629, the
River Journeys in Poetry
(古代诗歌中的江河) 4 min read China possesses one of the world’s most extensive waterway systems, composed of natural rivers, artificial canals, and interconnected channels. From