Renowned in the world history of gardens. Chinese gardens enjoy a rich heritage. Imperial gardens existed in the Zhou dynasty over three thousand years ago. China`s diverse city gardens have earned a place in the world`s three systems of ga...
Jade Clothes Sewn With Golden Thread were actually funeral suits for the imperial family. a custom which first appeared in the Warring States Period (476-221BC) and prevailed in the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) ��������֯��...
Hidden Treasures from the Famen Temple ֯�κã���֯�� Famen Temple is located in Fufeng County. 118km (73 miles) west of Xi`an and was built during the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220AD) to store a relic of Sakyamuni Buddha`s finger...
Liulichang Antique Street copyright chinesetrends.cn The Liulichang Antique Street is a small street lined with shops facades bearing Ming and Qing dynasty architectural features. With brightly painted doors and eaves and gracefully curved...
Most painted pottery in China was made some 3.000 to 5.000 years ago in the Yellow River Valley in Southwest Qinghai. Gansu and Shaanxi provinces and Northern Henan Province. A classic piece is Human Face and Fish Body Design Colored Potter...
��������chinesetrends.cn Generally. a good purple sand teapot includes several characteristics as outlined below: copyright chinesetrends.cn 1. Place the pot upside down. If its mouth. spout. and handle aligned in one axel....
Guyuexuan was an industrial art that originated during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). In the Qing Dynasty. vases of many shapes. sizes and styles were made for daily use in palaces. as well as in less exalted s...
Silk. as a symbol of ancient Chinese culture . has not only weaved an excellent picture in the nation`s civilization history. but also has made indelible contributions for the advancement of human beings. For thousands of years. Chinese sil...
Regarded as a state treasure. the Sword of Goujian was unearthed in September 1965 in Jiangling County. Hubei Province. The sword is as legendary to the Chinese people as King Arthur`s sword in the West. Having been buried for more than 2.0...
