Fu Dogs the Chinese guardian lions
Fu Dog the Chinese guardian lion that is also called 石獅shí shī, is a very important symbol in Feng Shui. Historically the Fu Dog statues were placed in front of temples, government…
Baoding Balls: History, Benefits, and How To Use Them
Baoding balls, also known as Chinese meditation balls, exercise balls, or sometimes Zen meditation balls, are a pair of relatively small balls, each of them small enough to be held…
Top 5 Famous Monuments in China
With its thousands of years of history and the vast size of land, China is the home of so many historical monuments, some of them are very important not only for China but for the world…
Chinese Traditional Masks (Types - History - Meaning)
Today, Chinese masks are usually associated with Chinese New Year or Chinese opera. Those are the two most common occasions when we can see people wearing them. In the past, they had…
Chi Lin the Chinese Unicorn of Feng Shui
Chi Lin, or Qilin (麒麟), or Kirin in Japanse, is a mythical animal shaped like a Chinese Dragon with one, or sometimes two, antlers with similarities to the Western Unicorn. Hence,…
Everything You Need to Know about Chinese Opera
In this article, we explore the specificities of Chinese opera, its rich history and everything you need to know about the symbolism involved in this intriguing art form.
Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China - Part 2 (Diao Chan - Yang Guifei)
Diao Chan 貂蟬 is the only Great Beauty who has no historical records. She became a legendary figure after being portrayed as a heroic figure in the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,”(Aff.link)…
Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China - Part 1 (Xi Shi - Wang Zhaojun)
A long time ago, in ancient China, there were four beautiful women who are now known as the “Four Great Beauties” 四大美女 (Sì Dà Meĭnǚ). They were said to be the most beautiful…
