Chinese Culture: Ancient China Traditions and Customs, History, Religion

China History
Let's explore this time-honored oriental kingdom with over 5,000 years' story. Qin Ming Han Qing Tang Chronology

Food and Drink

The aroma of the local food plus a sip of Chinese tea make up an irresistible paradise for people who live to eat.

Chinese Zodiac
Chinese years are represented by twelve zodiacal animal signs below. People born in the years of different signs have distinctive personality, compatibility, and fortune. Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit Dragon Snake Horse Sheep Monkey Rooster Dog Pig

Arts and Crafts

Ancient Chinese are endowed with wisdom in their traditional arts, creating wonderful handicrafts like silk and porcelain.

Astrology
Chinese Calendar

Lucky Number

I Ching

Feng Shui
China Holidays
Chinese New Year

National Holidays

Traditional Festivals

Ethnic Minority Festivals

Tourism Festivals
Chinese Kung Fu

Kung Fu is the quintessence of ancient Chinese culture.
Shaolin Martial Arts

Tai Chi

Qigong

Ethnic Groups

Diverse peoples and cultures enable a colorful destination where you can find exquisite ethnic handcrafts, folk customs, and delicious ethnic minority food.

Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture

Herbal Medicine

Massage

Religions and Beliefs

This is a guide to the origin, vicissitude, and essence of religions in China. One can visit famous temples, sacred mountains, and other religious shrines.

Ancient Architecture

The ancient oriental architecture has enjoyed a long history, leaving a number of manmade wonders such as the Great Wall.

Focus On

Further Reading: Top 10 China Tourist Places for Culture Lovers

- Last updated on Jan. 25, 2023 by Brenda Lian -

Questions & Answers on China Culture

Asked by Alfred Mallia from MALTA | Jan. 11, 2023 05:07

2023 Spring Festival

Hi could you please send me the dates for Spring Festival 2023 Valletta Defile and starting time, as I do not want to loose such event. Thanks and Regards. Alfred Mallia.

Answers (1)

Answered by Daisy | Jan. 11, 2023 17:52

The 2023 Spring Festival falls on January 22. I haven't seen the celebration details yet in Valletta. Let's keep an eye on it.

Asked by amara | May. 20, 2022 06:28

Where did the Ming dynasty take place

Answers (1)

Answered by Lily | May. 30, 2022 01:55

The Ming Dynasty of China lasted from 1368 to 1644. Its capital was firstly in nowadays Nanjing and then moved to Beijing.

Asked by soufiane ezrizer from MOROCCO | Dec. 26, 2021 08:26

can anyone give me an introduction about northern Song dynasty ?

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Answered by Rossie | Jan. 06, 2022 17:00

The Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) was the successor of the Five Dynasties and Ten States in Chinese history. There were nine emperors who ruled for 167 years. Its political system largely followed the Tang Dynasty. The Northern Song was the most prosperous era of economy and culture in ancient Chinese history, with great development of science and technology.