Famous Parallel Figures 1/10: Kangxi and Louis XIV
In this series we look at historical figures from China’s past who have unmistakable Western “equivalents.”
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Sacred Halls and Holy Temples
Ancient architects built sacred temples that played an essential role in Chinese...
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Ancient Beacon Towers
Chinese armies used fire and smoke signals to rapidly transmit military messages over...
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Ancient Chinese Gardens
Enter an ancient Chinese garden, tucked away and serene. Nestled within its walls you...
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The Scenery of Southwest China
Southwest China, and especially Yunnan Province, is home to dozens of ethnic groups,...
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Heavenly Scenes
Not unlike European artists, who painted celestial scenes on cathedral and palace...
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Han Chinese Clothing
The Han people are by far China’s largest ethnic group. And so just as the...
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Mongolian Ethnic Attire
Pragmatic and frequent travelers, Mongolians have adapted their attire to the harsh...
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Miao Ethnic Clothing
With hundreds of styles in a range of brilliant colors, Miao ethnic clothing is one of...
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Yi Ethnic Costumes
The ladies of the Yi ethnic group are known for styling their hair in a bun, wearing...
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Tibetan Costume and Attire
Tibetan attire is a direct reflection of the region’s climate and...
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Manchurian Dress
Around the world, one of the garments most often associated with Chinese dress is the...
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Shen Yun Vocal Technique
Ancient Chinese theater and early European opera shared the same singing technique,...
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Erhu - the Chinese Violin
The erhu is one of the most important Chinese instruments, with a history of over...
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