The Yellow River is the second longest river in China, with a total length of about 5,464 kilometers. It is the world's 6th longest river. It is agreed upon by…
Chinese Language, Mandarin, Dialects, Characters and Pinyin
Spoken by over one billion people, Chinese is indeed the greatest language in the world. But rather than one language, China has many “ languages” or “dialects” that are based…
Xiaotangshan Hot Spring, the Most Famous Hot Spring in China
Xiaotangshan hot spring, located in the town of Xiaotangshan, north of Beijing, is the most famous hot spring in China. With temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)…
Wuxi, a Shining Pearl of Taihu Lake
Wuxi, a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu province, is called "Tin" for short.In ancient times, it was called "Xinwu," "Liangxi," and "Jingui." Wuxi is located in the Yangtze river delta plain…
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow, the Famous Long Narrative Poem
Song of everlasting sorrow is a long narrative poem written by bai juyi, a poet in the tang dynasty. The poem vividly narrates the love tragedy between xuanzong and Yang…
Mount Li, a Royal Garden Since the Zhou Dynasty
Mount Li is located in Lintong district, xi 'an city, Shaanxi province. As part of huaqing pool, the mountain is close to the Qin terra-cotta warriors and horses museum. During…
Huaqing Pool, Famous for Romantic Love Stories
30km east of Xi'an and beside the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Pool features the Imperial Pools of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), Pear Garden, Frost Flying Hall, Nine-Dragon Lake, Five-Room…
Empress Dowager Cixi, a Notorious Lady in China
Usually, when we refer to the empress dowager Cixi, we tend to compare her to wu zetian of the tang dynasty (618-907). To be sure, the two powerful women do…
Emperor Guangxu, Whose Life Was Full of Tragic Elements
Emperor guangxu was born on August 14, 1871, as aisin gioro zaitian, the seventh son of emperor daoguang. In 1874, emperor tongzhi died of illness. Since the empress dowager cixi…
Oriental Pearl Tower, A Distinct Landmark in Shanghai
The Oriental Pearl Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai, China. Its location at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong district, by the side of Huangpu River, opposite of…