How did ancient Chinese scholars prove their worth? The Chinese exam literature of the imperial exams shaped minds through essays and poetry for 1,300 years. This guide traces its …

How did ancient Chinese farmers grow crops in dry lands? Their drought-resistant farming techniques, like groove-and-ridge systems, turned harsh soils into thriving fields. This gu…

The Chinese Spring Festival, often called Lunar New Year, draws over a billion people into celebrations each year. This vibrant festival marks the start of the lunar new year with …

How did ancient China pick its leaders? The Chinese imperial exams, starting in 605 CE, used tests to choose officials, breaking the grip of nobles. This guide explores their rise,…

Standing before a Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art manuscript at The Met, I marveled at problems solved 1,600 years before Newton. Ancient China wove math into poetry, divinat…

Touching a Tang Dynasty Xing kiln white porcelain bowl at The Met, its cool glaze felt like a whisper from ancient Chang’an’s markets. These clay-and-fire creations, part of China’…

Sipping Shandong’s creamy “milk soup” with tender water shield stems, I got why Confucius said, “Never tire of fine food.” Hanfu may dress the body, but China’s 8 major cuisines fe…

Trying on a jeogori skirt at Seoul’s Unhyeongung Palace, I smiled when the guide said, “This was Ming’s gift of glory.” That moment showed me how clothing, like DNA, crosses border…

Slipping into a Hanfu chest-high ruqun, with its flowing skirt brushing my feet, I felt like I stepped into a poem. This isn’t just clothing—it’s China’s living history, woven into…

Slipping into a Song Dynasty beizi feels like wearing a soft ink painting. By contrast, a Ming Dynasty horse-face skirt commands the room like a palace hall. These styles, part of …