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chinese board games -A man makes a move on a on a local Beijing Chinese chess game board. xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is an ancient board game played all over the world.

5 Traditional Chinese Board Games that are Still Really Popular

August 14, 2026

China is the home of some of the oldest board and card games in the world, and some of them are still really popular both for children and adults alike. Some of them are designed with strong traditional values and even ties to the ancient eastern philosophies, so no wonder they often have elegant rules, intricate strategies, and deep playability. Here, we will discuss five of the most popular Chinese board games we have today, some have been around for as old as thousands of years.

Chinese Lacquerware

Chinese Lacquerware Techniques and History

August 11, 2026

Chinese lacquerware is a method where artisans use lacquer to coat the outer surface of furniture, sculptures, accessories, and other things that are typically made of wood or metal. ‘Lacquerware’, refers to objects that have been coated or covered with lacquer.

Chinese Shadow Puppetry Facts and Stories (Video)

Chinese Shadow Puppetry Facts and Stories (Video)

August 3, 2026

Shadow puppetry is considered the oldest form of puppet theater in the world. The history of shadow theatre began thousands of years ago in China and over the centuries evolved into a theatrical form that combines storytelling and entertainment. These are some facts about the Chinese shadow puppetry that everyone should know.

Ancient Chinese Punishments: Justice or Cruelty?

Ancient Chinese Punishments: Justice or Cruelty? – A Glimpse into Imperial Law and Fear

July 31, 2026

Ancient Chinese society was built on order, hierarchy, and obedience. Every person had a place. Every action had a consequence. Punishment was not just about correcting wrongs; it was about preserving harmony in a rigidly structured world.

Chinese Wood Carving

Chinese Wood Carving – History, Major Schools and Wood Carving Process

July 1, 2026

Chinese wood carving is a traditional method of carving wood in China that has become an important aspect of Chinese culture. With techniques and expertise inherited from generation to generation, Chinese wood carving is considered one of the most important traditional arts in China.

Chinese Characters

Fascinating Information About Chinese Characters (How Many – Evolution – How to type them…)

June 24, 2026

Chinese characters, or Hanzi (汉字), are an intriguing component of the Chinese language that plays an important part in its written form. Chinese characters, unlike alphabetic scripts, are ideograms, which means they represent ideas or concepts instead of sounds. So, people who speak different Chinese dialects can all read the same character. This makes it a unifying force in China.

Chinese Women's Fair-Skin Obsession

Chinese Women’s Fair-Skin Obsession: The Cultural Roots and Modern Impact

June 22, 2026

In China, fair skin isn’t just a beauty preference—it’s a deep-rooted cultural ideal. From ancient poetry to modern billboards, pale skin has symbolized youth, elegance, and refinement. This fascination is not a passing trend; it’s…

Chinese Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain – Types, History, Identification

June 5, 2026

Chinese porcelain is one of the most unique products of the history of Chinese culture. Unlike porcelain equipment, tools, and ornaments we see in western countries, Chinese porcelains have unique translucency and luster, giving the Chinese earthenware rather unique characteristics and popularity over those from other countries.

Chinese Abacus

The Chinese Abacus (Suànpán): The Ancient Calculator That Outsmarted Time

June 3, 2026

The existence of Chinese abacus can be dated back from the 14 century A.D. And since Chinese are known to relate their ways of like to its environment the attributes such as the top and bottom are considered heaven and earth respectively. The counting of the beads or the computation is done by moving each bead in either up and down manner towards the beam.

Guide to Chinese Jade - History, Meanings, Properties

Guide to Chinese Jade – History, Meanings, Properties

May 31, 2026

Jade has been a very important part of the Chinese tradition, and the history between the Chinese culture and jade has been recorded for a very long time and can be traced back to as early as the Neolithic era (10,000–4,500 BCE) with records showing how the ancient Chinese during the period has worn jade accessories and ornaments.