China’s traditions are a window into thousands of years of civilization — practices, rituals, and art forms that were born in a different era and carry the cultural DNA of the Chinese people. Some are still observed today; others have faded into history. This section explores what those traditions were, where they came from, and what they reveal about the values, beliefs, and aesthetics that shaped Chinese culture across the dynasties.
Journey to the West has existed for nearly 500 years. For most of that time, Western readers largely ignored it. Then a video game changed everything. In August 2024, Game Science released Black Myth: Wukong — China’s first AAA action RPG. It sold 10 million copies in three days. Within a month, that number reached…
When it comes to “China’s imperial examination”, many people first think of the eight part essay and the Fan Jin middle examination. But in fact, this set of open recruitment systems, which lasted for 1,300 years, was the most effective and equal talent filter in a way. It has written the three-point line of “reading,…
Chinese literature is not a dusty museum, but a still flowing river. Direct to the curiosity of countless foreign readers: if I want to understand China, which book, which poem and which story should I start with? In other words, Chinese literature is the most economical “port of entry” for air tickets. The following text…
“Ancient Chinese science and technology” is like a ticket to travel through time and space. Many people rush to the Imperial Palace and the Great Wall, but they are shocked by a small invention: the ship shaped pier of Luoyang bridge, the ten thousand year error of Dengfeng Dengfeng Observatory is less than one millimeter,…
Chinese art is not just the ink on the bronzes or scrolls in the museum. It is more like a dark river, flowing from 5000 years ago and still flowing under your feet today. I mean, as long as you know where to turn, you can touch the painted pottery of the Neolithic Age, the…
Chinese philosophy may sound a little far away, but in fact it has been affecting our daily life. In other words, when you think about “how to do it right” or “what is a good life”, you are already touching the core issue of Chinese philosophy. The key is that this ideological system is not…
At the beginning of listening to such words as “Chinese tradition”, there was always a sense of alienation from the museum, as if it should only be displayed behind the glass cabinet. But in fact, they never solidify – they flow constantly, collide and blend with modern life, and reappear in those subtle habits that…
Cut in at the Beginning When foreign travelers first hear a Chinese self-introduction, they are often surprised, “Why is there 1 surname Li for every 10 Chinese people?” The answer lies in “Chinese surnames.” It is not only an identity tag but also a living brief history of China. It serves as a secret entrance…
At the beginning, answer the search intention: foreigners come to China for the first time, and “Chinese traditional cultural symbols” is the first clue for them to recognize East culture. Understand the meaning of behind these symbols and how came from, so that you can tell the story of China in one sentence, and upgrade…
