Ancient Myths and Modern Legends About the Leshan Giant Buddha
The legend of the secret room found on the chest of the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan and other stories The Leshan Giant Buddha (樂山大佛T, … Read more
My China in Tang Poetry Volume Three features late Tang poets
Susan Wan Dolling discusses themes of friendship and love in Tang poetry My China in Tang Poetry is a collection of translations and readings of … Read more
Susan Dolling brings new life to Tang poetry with Floating on Clouds
Female poets of the Tang Dynasty shine in Floating on Clouds Susan Wan Dolling’s work in translating and interpreting Tang Dynasty poetry offers a contemporary … Read more
Silk Road Kingdoms: Cultural and Historical Interactions
Silk Road Chronicles: Kingdoms, Cultures, and Echoes of Antiquity. The Silk Road, an extensive network of trade routes connecting the East and West, and extending … Read more
The Wen Zhen Qin: The Evolution of a Tang Dynasty Instrument
文枕琴 (Wen Zhen Qin): Evolution and Innovation of an Ancient Chinese Instrument. Introduction The Wen Zhen Qin (文枕琴) represents the evolution and innovation of the … Read more
Yazheng and Its Regional Variations
Ya Zheng’s Unique Sound: A Reflection of Chinese Musical Diversity. Yazheng (轧筝), a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, is a descendant of the ancient bowed string … Read more
Xiqin: Tracing Its Roots from Tang to Modern Times
Xiqin (奚琴) – An Ancient Prototype of the Huqin Family Xiqin (奚琴), also known as Kèqín (稽琴), is an ancient Chinese musical instrument that traces … Read more
The Huqin: A Chronicle of China’s Bowed Heritage
Historical Origins and Cultural Impact of the Huqin. The Huqin (胡琴), also known as Xianghu (乡胡) or Ji Qin (稽琴, similar to 奚琴), is a … Read more
Wanqin (弯琴): A Mysterious Instrument of Tang Dynasty
Curves of History: The Bent Qin’s Place in China’s Musical Legacy. The Wanqin (弯琴), an enigmatic Chinese musical instrument, has intrigued historians and musicologists for … Read more
The Evolution of the Ruan: From the Han Dynasty to Modern Stages
Mastering the Strings: The Art and Craft of the Chinese Ruan. The Ruan (阮) is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument. It is commonly referred … Read more
The Pipa: From Qin Dynasty to Modern Stages
The Rich Legacy of the Pipa, China’s Iconic String Instrument. 琵琶 (Pípa) is a traditional East Asian plucked string instrument with a history spanning over … Read more
Two Major Museums in Xi’an, China
In Xi’an, the Shaanxi Archaeological Museum, China’s first archaeological museum, was just finished and will be accessible to the public on a trial basis beginning … Read more
Yunnan: The Secret History of China’s Southern Frontier
Yunnan is the most world-famous cradle of life on the planet. Archaeologists have discovered on this land a large number of fossils and zeolites. Related … Read more
14 Beautiful Images of Daming Palace, the Palace of Great Brilliance
The Palace of Great Brilliance, the Daming Palace, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, served as the royal residence of the Tang emperors for more than two centuries. … Read more