Exploring southern China’s ‘Little Forbidden Palace’ in Jiangnan
The main building structure along the central axis of the Grand Temple comprises four painstakingly laid out courtyards ...
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The Origin of Pagodas
Originally, the Chinese character si, meaning temple, stood for an official building that, in ancient China, ranked second only to the emperor's imperial palace. To show his respect for Buddhism ...
These rare treasures could paint a better picture of China before it unified
A collection of artifacts has been found in one of the largest and most complex Chu-era burials ever found. This cache is ...
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China’s Ancient Lifeline
Ancient China’s main rivers ran west to east ... Writing in the eighth century, Zhang Ji describes a temple on the canal whose “ringing bell reaches my boat at midnight.” ...
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The wonders of China's Shanxi Province and its magnificent ancient structures
As if that’s not enough, the province also boasts the 2,800-year-old Pingyao Ancient City, the Wutai Buddhist temple complex constructed more than 1,900 years ago (one of China’s four major ...
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Temple fair in Wuxi draws vast crowds with vibrant folk performances, cultural festivities
This year's folk performance parade blended traditional cultural displays with modern elements such as flash mobs, creating ...
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Chinese tourists rediscover ancient cultural marvels during Spring Festival
The Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is typically a time for family reunions and visits with friends. However, this year ...