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The Hidden Beauty of the ‘pingfeng’

The elegant Chinese pingfeng (folding screen) is an ancient invention that is an essential part of traditional Chinese furniture. The earliest common use of the pingfeng dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). The term pingfeng means protection from wind?which suggests the original purpose of the pingfeng was to block drafts. As time [...]

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How to Cook Dandan Noodles

Dandan noodles are famous Chengdu snack made with rolled noodles and fried pork. The long and thin noodles are crystal bright, smell fragrant, taste with a slightly salty and spicy flavor, and can be adjusted according to individual preference. The dish spreads far and wide in Sichuan Province, often served as a dessert in banquet [...]

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Three Capitals in Chinese History

Based on the soil of China’s long-term patriarchal society, China’s architecture has gained the greatest achievements in palatial and capital city plans, giving prominence to the supremacy of authoritarianism and strict obsession of hierarchy. The palace had its roots in the Xia Dynasty and reached its pinnacle in the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) dynasties [...]