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Top 5 Amazing Natural Places in China
With the massive landmass of China, it would only make sense that there is no shortage of amazing natural places from vast deserts, to mountains standing into the sky to mesmerizing landforms. In fact, if you can only choose just…
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Lessons from the Fable of “The Yellow Emperor” and the Secrets of Leadership
The stories of great emperors are frequently rich in insights and teachings that transcend time in the history of ancient China’s wisdom. One of these stories is the Yellow Emperor fable by Lieh Tzu, about an emperor whose journey from…
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Why Your Feng Shui Doesn’t Work? 9 Reasons and How to Fix Them
Feeling frustrated with your Feng Shui? You’re not alone! Many people struggle to achieve the harmonious energy flow they desire in their homes, despite their best efforts. But don’t worry – the reasons behind your Feng Shui woes are often…
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Was The Great Wall of China Actually Effective?
It’s a well-known history that the Great Wall was built originally to repel foreign invaders. As China’s historic landmark and one of the most important world cultural heritage sites, the Great Wall stretches more than 5,000 miles along the Northern borders…
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Qixi Festival or Double Seventh Festival (Legend – Origin – Traditions)
As the name “Double Seventh” suggests, the Festival is held every 7th day of the 7th month. However, keep in mind that as with other Chinese Festivals, the Double Seventh Festival, or also called Qixi Festival (七夕), is celebrated based…
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Feng Shui Tips for Good Luck: Simple Practices for Big Results
Feng Shui isn’t just about rearranging furniture or decorating your home—it’s a philosophy deeply rooted in the belief that our environment shapes our destiny. It is a powerful tool for attracting good luck, prosperity, and overall well-being into your life.
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Ancient Chinese fortune telling Methods that Still Exist (Origins – Tips)
Fortune-telling is an important part of Chinese social life and culture. Suan Ming (算命), or fate calculation, has a long history in China, with roots in divination and primordial religion. Nevertheless, many aspects of it have persisted to the present…
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The Celestial Wealth Keeper: Everything About Pi Xiu (Pi Yao) in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui
Pi Xiu (貔貅), or Pi Yao in some modern translation is one of the celestial beings in Chinese mythology besides the four major celestial beings (Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West,…
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The Chinese Fable “The Two Robbers” Reveals the Path to Abundance – by Lieh Tzu
In the realm of ancient Chinese philosophy, wisdom flowed like a serene river, carried by the teachings of great minds such as Lieh Tzu, a devoted disciple of Lao Tzu. Among Lieh Tzu’s profound parables, the fable of “The Two…
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Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Styles, Care, Pruning, Problems
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) is one of the most popular types of bonsai trees that are grown by many bonsai and gardening enthusiasts. A key reason for this popularity is because unlike many other types of bonsai trees that…
