Story of China
中国故事
Zhōngguó gùshì
祥云小屋 xiángyún xiǎowū
Xiangyun Huts
祥云 xiángyún, auspicious cloud (the design of Olympic torch). 小屋 xiǎowū, mini hut
Get yourself ready to visit Beijing for the Summer Olympic Games, and explore the national immaterial cultural heritage of China.
On July 26, Friday, noted celebrities Jacky Chan paid a visit to the “China Story” Houses in the […]

少林寺
shăo lín sì, Shaolin Temple
Ordering your favourite kung fu paraphernalia is as easy as high-kicking a pressure point now that those canny monks at the Shaolin monastery in China have opened their website.
Martial arts enthusiasts can snap up a pair of Shaolin slippers or a kung fu handbook with the merest click of a mouse […]

Peking Opera
京剧 jīng jù

China’s latest effort to promote traditional culture among its younger generation has raised controversy in a nation where diverse opinions and options are gaining a grudging respect.The country’s Ministry of Education on Thursday announced a pilot program to teach students in primary and secondary schools its traditional Peking Opera. Deemed one of […]

景泰蓝 Jǐngtàilán, Cloisonné
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景泰蓝 jǐngtàilán, Cloisonné. The art of Jingtailan (Cloisonné) is a unique combination of sculpture, painting, porcelain making and copper-smithing that is said to have originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). […]

When we speak of Anhui, most people will surely mention Mt. Huang first. Indubitability, the excellent natural scenery always impresses the tourists deeply. However, if you take special notice of the ancient villages nearby, you will unexpectedly be pleasantly surprised with the dreamland villages - Xidi and Hongcun.
Located at Yixian County Anhui Province, Xidi and […]