Before foundation of Sui Dynasty, China had
The establishment of Sui Dynasty
The Grand Canal reached a new peak in the Yuan Dynasty (13th century), providing a unified inland navigation network consisting
As
China has many famed explorers. There was Zhang Qian,
Born in 1587, Xu Xiake grew up in a rich family. Yet he rejected the
“On the surface, Xu's travel can neither be classified as great affairs of state
Xu Xiake traveled across China for 34 years. Perhaps his
Dujiangyan is an ancient irrigation system,
The system consists of three main
Dujiangyan has been able to control the water flow without the use of dams or gates
In addition to its
Heatable Brick Beds Warm NE China Homes
In northeast China’s chilly winter, getting into a warm bed is made possible by an ancient heatable brick bed that could date back more than two thousand years
The bed is made of bricks or other forms of fired clay with
The heatable brick bed is not only used as a bed, but also a living area for the family. People
A skywell, or “tian jing” in Mandarin, is a typical feature of a traditional home in southern and eastern China.
In today’s rapidly urbanising China, fewer and fewer people live in skywell dwellings,
However, there are some
Recently, Guangzhou has successfully hosted the “Understanding China” International Conference 2023, the 5th World Media Summit, and other significant events, once again highlighting its role as
Economy is another crucial aspect in understanding China. In recent years, Guangzhou has
Connecting with the world also requires a highly
Guangzhou’s openness, inclusiveness, vitality, and innovative spirit make it an ideal choice for hosting international events, which, in turn,
The Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is perfect for visitors
Once a busy market for local trade in ancient times and
The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
Ink as one of the Four Treasures of the Study (brush, ink, paper and inkstone), is a
Xi’an, an ancient capital of China, has secured a place among the most popular
With its strategic location along the Silk Road, Xi’an is a melting pot of cuisine influences from far and wide, and its history of growing wheat
From the iconic biangbiang noodles to the inviting oil-splashed noodles, Xi’an’s noodle scene is a
Whatever you’d like to experience in Xi’an, you’ll not only have
A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll,
With the most plentiful and excellent pastures in China, Hulun Buir Grassland also has the name The Purest Grassland
With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents
The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and