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21 10 / 2024

Chinese art: Where to start when you have no idea

Chinese art offers a window into the long and fascinating history that is intrinsic to this country’s legacy. However, a deep study of art in China would take many years due to the ...

21 10 / 2024

Traditional Chinese music and performance arts: Making sense of the sound

Traditional Chinese music can seem quite confounding to the outsider. Between the large array of unusual instruments, ear-piercing sounds, elaborate costumes worn during performances ...

21 10 / 2024

More secrets of ancient Chinese architecture styles: Insider tips for Western travelers

Different styles, different places We’ve mentioned that a good rule of thumb to apply in the study of ancient Chinese architecture is that each distinct style is associated with a par...

21 10 / 2024

Chinese emperors: Fabulous facts and unlikely fiction

If you’re like most people who start reading about Chinese emperors, you’ll feel very quickly that you’ve disappeared down a gilded and extraordinarily rich rabbit hole. There are ju...

21 10 / 2024

Traditional Chinese architecture: 7 things to know before your first China tour

If you’ve ever looked at the traditional Chinese architecture of any ancient building you could be deceived into thinking it all looks the same. From colorful artwork to gilded anima...

21 10 / 2024

Buddhism in China: Highlights for western travelers to discover and explore

Buddhism in China is woven into the country’s rich history and culture. This interconnectedness makes it virtually impossible to complete your travels without gaining some perspective...

21 10 / 2024

Do’s and Don’ts on a China Tour: How to Save Face Like a Local

This do’s and don’ts in China is back pocket material to keep you out of trouble on your China tour. From table manners to Chinese temple etiquette, we know you’ll want to avoid any e...