Free Library

In our free library, we have compiled some great free resources, abou China, for your research. Clicking on any book cover will take you to “archive.org” where you can read or download that book (opens in new tab).

Free books and texts about China - Literature

The Butterfly as Symbol in Feng Shui and Chinese Culture (Meaning, Legend, Applications)

For generations, the butterfly has been a famous symbol in China. It stands for some of the most significant…

A Concise Timetable of Feng Shui History

Chinese History is dominated by ‘the dynasties’ and here I have attempted to overlay the history of Feng Shui…

The Lotus Flower in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui: Significance and Symbolism

In Chinese culture and Feng Shui practices, the lotus flower (荷花 – héhuā) emerges as a timeless symbol of…