Historical records show that the art of silk weaving originated in China, where technology remains a closely guarded secret for more than two thousand years, and perhaps longer, according to…
Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture is two different treatments for many diseases. Unlike acupuncture, which treats diseases by sticking different kinds of needles into points in the body, moxibustion USES the heat generated by…
The Mongolian Traditional Art of Singing: Khoomei in China
As you stroll along Inner Mongolia, a loud, penetrating, moving voice is likely to stir up your curiosity and spark your reverie. Infectious and mysterious, simple and elegant lyrics, melody,…
Regong Art, the Jewel in the Crown of the Tibet Culture
Despite its remote location, harsh environment, unfriendly climate and unromantic lifestyle, Tibet is characterized by its colorful, charming scenery and splendid culture. This is a land of legend and feeling,…
Kam Grand Choirs, UNESCO Heritage in Guizhou Province
With history dating back to the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC), the over 2500-year-old Kam Grand Choirs(Gal Laox or Grand Song) is a multipart polyphonic choir singing unique to the Dong…
Flower Ballads, the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
"Hua’er" is one kind of ballads spread far and wide between Qinghai, Gansu and Ningxia provinces (districts), where Hua’er festivals will be annually held the sixth and seventh month of…
Fever for Szechuan Sauce Makes Pixian Bean Sauce Hot
As szechuan sauce has taken off in the us, its ingredient, Pixian douban, has also become an Internet sensation. Some say the spicy szechuan sauce that's making a splash at…
Art of Chinese Seal Engraving, An Traditional Chinese Fine Arts
The seal was originally intended as an authoritative symbol, but in China, seal carving has developed into an interesting, elite expression of traditional Chinese art. Seals can be carved for…
Zhouzhuang – The First Water Town in China
Zhouzhuang water town is known as "the most beautiful water town in China" and is one of the "ten most beautiful water towns in the world" and "world charming water…
Zhangye Danxia Landform Geographical Park
In 2000, a reporter and farmer from laise county, lei yixing, discovered the mysterious Zhangye Danxia landform and reported it in a newspaper. People are shocked when they see these…