Ancient Shu Culture

Ancient Shu Culture Ancient Shu Culture is a pre-Qin civilization in present-day Sichuan, China, known for its mysterious and unique attributes. It thrived during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BC), integrating into broader Chinese civilization, intriguing historians and archaeologists. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1924354901104971776

National Museum of China

National Museum of China The National Museum of China (NMC) was founded in 2003 following the merger of the National Museum of Chinese History and the National Museum of Chinese Revolution. However, its origins date back to 1912, when the Preparatory Office of the National Museum of History was established. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1869583888982052957

Yin Xu

Yin Xu Yin Xu, also known as the Yinxu Ruins, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in China, offering a window into the late Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC). Located near the Huanhe River in Anyang, Henan province, this site represents the remnants of the ancient city of Yin, considered the first capital site in Chinese history documented and substantiated by archaeological findings. It was officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2006. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1863483978744172545

The Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty The Shang Dynasty (16th–11th century BC), the second in Chinese history after the Xia Dynasty (c.21st century-16th century BC), was pivotal in shaping Chinese civilization. Renowned for bronze casting, centralized governance, and oracle bone inscriptions, it offered profound insights into the era's political, social, and cultural aspects. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/2046236320858746880

Journey through the birth of dynastic China By Bai Shuhao and Zhou Lihua | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-06-29 14:34

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/29/WS6a4211dfa310986e2b46275f.html Rare relics reveal how kingdoms united distant communities with ritual and belief, Bai Shuhao and Zhou Lihua report in Wuhan, Hubei. On an ordinary day more than 3,000 years ago, a diviner posed a question to the gods: Would it not rain? The answer came in the cracks of a turtle shell. At the time, the land that is now China was warmer and wetter than it is today, rich with rainfall and fertile soil. But the question inscribed on that oracle bone — No rain? — betrayed a deeper anxiety.

Bench Dragon Dance

The Bench Dragon Dance is a traditional Chinese folk art from Jiangxi province, using wooden benches to express local community values. It's an intangible cultural heritage reflecting history, artistry, and enduring appeal. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1935604259037171712

Root Carving

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1990335315426746368 Root carving is a traditional Chinese art form that transforms natural tree roots into intricate sculptures.