Discover the Richness of Chinese Culture

Chinese Holy Figures

• Guanyin is the Chinese holy figure known for their compassion.

Taoist Tradition

• Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

Taoist Texts

• The Tao Te Ching is widely considered the keystone work of the Taoist tradition.

Great Wall of China

• The Great Wall concept was revived and strengthened with the use of bricks and stone instead of rammed earth during the Ming dynasty.
• General Qi Jiguang repaired and reinforced the Great Wall between 1567 and 1570, faced sections of the ram-earth wall with bricks, and constructed 1,200 watchtowers.

Fall of the Ming Dynasty

• The Li Zicheng rebellion in 1644 led to the Great Wall being breached, allowing the Manchus to conquer Beijing.

Terracotta Figures

• The terracotta figures were painted with lacquer and pigments made from malachite, azure, and cinnabar.
• The collapse of the roof in the site where the terracotta figures were found was caused by the weight of the earth and the collapse of the wooden beams.
• The terracotta figures range in size from 175 to 200 cm.

Grand Canal

• The Grand Canal was completed during the Sui dynasty.
• The city of Yangzhou became the economic hub of the Tang dynasty due to its proximity to the Grand Canal.
• Special river barge ships were designed and constructed for the Grand Canal to facilitate grain transportation.

Chinese History

• According to the Records of the Grand Historian, Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of China.
• Lu Buwei was the regent prime minister of the State of Qin while Zhao Zheng was still young.
• The concept of a dynasty in ancient China refers to a period of rule by a single family or group.

Mandate of Heaven

• The Mandate of Heaven is a concept in ancient China that justifies the rule of a king or emperor based on their moral character and benevolent governance.
• The emperor's role in ancient China, according to the concept of the Mandate of Heaven, is to govern with wisdom and justice.
• If the emperor was unfair or cruel to the people, the concept of the Mandate of Heaven suggests that they would lose the Mandate and be overthrown.
• The purpose of the Mandate of Heaven concept in ancient China was to provide a moral basis for imperial rule.
• Ancient Chinese dynasties often built elaborate tombs, temples, and palaces to showcase their power and wealth.

Yangtze River

• The unique geography of ancient China, including the Yangtze River, contributed to the development of a self-sustaining agricultural economy.
• The Yangtze River dolphin is also known as the Baiji dolphin.
• The Yangtze River dolphin is functionally extinct.