Monthly Archives: January 2012

Xian was the capital of the Tang Dynasty, the most prosperous and colorful of China’s ancient dynasties. Xian is very proud of its Tang Dynasty past and the Tang Dynasty Show is an example of this pride. The show combines … Continue reading →

As the only ancient town forming part of greater Shanghai, with a history spanning over one thousand years, Qibao is more than just a living fossil of ancient Chinese conurbation and urban planning. The town was built in Han Dynasty … Continue reading →

The Taoist Five Great Mountains are arranged according to the five cardinal directions of Chinese geomancy, which includes the center as a direction: East, Taishan; West, Huashan; South, Hengshan; North, Hengshan and Center, Songshan. Alternatively, these mountains are sometimes referred … Continue reading →

Shanghai Textile and Embroidery There are altogether 7 categories for Shanghai textile and embroidery, drawn work, machine embroidery, mandarin coat, painting products, carpet and artistic tapestry. They have their own unique features. for example, gu broidery is the most famous … Continue reading →