Understanding the territorial changes of each dynasty is not only an essential part of exploring Chinese history but also a key perspective for studying the evolution of culture, economy, and...
One of the most spine-tingling tales tied to the Chinese New Year is the legend of the Nian Beast. Imagine this: a monstrous creature, fierce and unstoppable, that emerges once...
Red is the main color of Chinese New Year, symbolizing good luck, wealth and warding off evil spirits. During Chinese New Year, many people wear new red clothes to symbolize...
For the spring and fall seasons, you can choose to pair your Mamianqun with a simple shirt. The shirt is simple in style and the color can be pure white...
Hanfu is a representative of traditional Chinese clothing, originating from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), and its design, color, pattern and material all contain deep cultural meanings....
The discovery of the new Gansu scripts provides us with a new perspective on the culture of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou periods. By further interpreting these writings, scholars are...
The Tang Dynasty (618-907) was an extremely important period in Chinese history, when politics, culture, economy and society reached their peak. Against this backdrop, the hanfu of the Tang Dynasty also...
You can wear it with simple tassel earrings, traditional hair accessories, minimalist clutch bag, small satchel, or embroidered bag that incorporates elements of ancient style. Dressed this way, it is...
For party occasions, the qipao can be chosen in brighter or innovative designs, such as sequin embroidery, light gauze splicing, or qipao with fashionable prints, which will make you the centre of...
New Chinese qipao is a perfect combination of modern fashion and traditional design, which is becoming more and more popular especially among young people. It adds more modern elements on the...
Qipao was born in the 1920s, and its origin can be traced back to the Shenyi(深衣) of the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties. After continuous improvement, it formed the classic qipao style of...
The difference between Qipao's various styles is reflected in the collar and sleeves. Traditional cheongsam has a collar with rounded stand-up collar(圆角立领), square stand-up collar(方角立领) and fengxian collar(凤仙领). Sleeves include bell sleeves(喇叭袖),...