In an article accompanying the exhibition catalog, Wang Guangyao, a researcher from Beijing's Palace Museum, delves into the ...

The soul of Yunnan shines brightest in its three most mesmerizing destinations: Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La. This journey unveils the province’s rich cultural tapestry, breathtaking alpine vistas, ...

This blog retells the story, presenting a detailed, human-written account of The Monkey King's fall, imprisonment, and ...

Terrifying, powerful, and unforgettable—donghua villains like Chen Shou and Lin Langtian are the strongest the medium has ...

Real-world-inspired treasures in games add depth and believability, evoking a sense of adventure. Games like Skyrim and Call ...

dark green jade vase duplicate of a Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) bronze vase with a fish-waterfowl design. [Photo by Jiang Dong/China Daily] When Emperor Qianlong (1711-99) ascended the throne in 1735, ...

Within Chinese imperial tradition, the emperor was considered the only official ... It has a Xumi base made of white jade for a Buddhist tower. A tower tops the gate, with a roof of brightly ...

Yet certain aspects of his policies and behavior resonate with a historical archetype, even if not American: the Chinese emperor. As with the European monarchs or the Roman emperors, the success ...

For centuries Huangdi (the Yellow Emperor), legendary ruler and ... and the other legendary rulers of prehistoric China. The case for a 'Jade Age' Over the last 20 years or so, a large number ...

Lim said the Jade Emperor Festival was not only a major cultural event for the Hokkien community in Penang, but also a significant representation of the flourishing Chinese heritage in Penang.

It is a common sight to see stalks of sugarcane line the pavements here, while some are seen sticking out of car windows ahead of the Jade Emperor’s birthday. Many in the Hokkien community celebrate ...

The Chinese zodiac legend recounts how the rat, betraying the cat, won the Jade Emperor’s race, securing the first year. The zodiac's creation story explains the rivalry between cats and rats, ...