Thangka come in different types in terms of production approaches. Besides color painting and printing Thangka, there are also embroidered Thangka, brocaded Thangka, kesi Thangka, appliqué Thangka and pearl Thangka. Embroidered Thangka is made with silk threads of various colors Continue Reading

In some areas of China dominated by ethnic minorities, the huang has been popular since ancient times. According to historical data, way backin the late fourth century BC, it was all the rage in areas around Sichuan, Yunnan and Continue Reading

While other major global banks are reporting losses or moderate gains, ICBC is still holding strong and reported an amazing 15% gain last year – this is amazing when compared to Bank of China’s 17% year-on-year loss. Beijing-based Continue Reading

Autumn Begins Introduction“Autumn Begin” is the 13th solar term in the 24 solar terms. It’s on August 8 or 9 everyyear meaning the beginning of the fall. When it comes to this season, the leaves of thefirmiana tree start Continue Reading

As mentioned before, owing to the geographical difference between the northern and southern China, not all the places in China enter autumn at the same time. In mid August, Heilongjiang Province and north Xinjiang Province meet autumn earlier than Continue Reading

Dragon, the traditional symbol and mascot of the Chinese people, falls in the third category: mythological creatures. The symbol of the Chinese nation is actually made up and does not exist in nature. It is an animal of luck Continue Reading

The Dong national district iscrisscrossedby streams, so storm-proof bridges can be found in almost every village, and some have more than one. It not only can keep out wind and rain, but also serves as a gateway to the Continue Reading

Changyu posted year-on-year gains of 77% last year. This 1892 Chinese wine manufacture is the industry leader in a growing market. Changyu specializes in upscale wine brands produced on their Shangdong European-style estate, and with China now being Continue Reading

From the names for the 24 solar terms, we can see that their division follows the changing seasons and climates. Among them, Start of Spring, Start of Summer, Start of Autumn, Start of Winter, Vernal Equinox, Autumn Equinox, Summer Continue Reading

The use of certain colors, numbers and the cardinal directions in traditional Chinese architecture reflected the belief in a type of immanence, where the nature of a thing could bewhollycontained in its own form. Although the Western tradition gradually Continue Reading