Monthly Archives: February 2010
Tomb and Ancestral Temple of Sima Qian
The tomb and the ancestral temple of Sima Qian are located on the hillock of south Zhichuan Town in Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province. Sima Qian (145BC-?) was born in Xiayang in the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-25AD). He was a famous historiographer and litterateur. He wrote Shi Ji (The Records of the Great Historian), which has [...]
How Does Hutong Come?
Hutong are narrow streets or alleys, most commonly associated with Beijing. The origin of “hutong” is still a controversial issue. Some experts claim that it is initially appeared in the Mongolian language about 700 years ago and derives from the Mongolian word “hottog,” meaning “water well.” While others argue it comes from the word “ [...]
Hucheng – the Talisman of Doctor
In ancient times, some Chinese doctors walked everywhere to collect and test the efficacy of various drugs; they were usually holding a bell that looks like a copper ring, known as Hucheng (in literal Tiger prop up, or Tiger Bear). This is their talisman. According to the legend, the Medicine King Sun Simiao, once on [...]
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