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Beijing
The most vibrant city in China, Beijing has become one of the top tourist cities in the world and will host the 2008 Olympic Games.
the great wall The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the oldest architectural monument in China.
Chinese Yangtze River
Three Yangtze Gorges
One of the most scenic areas in China immortalized in Chinese art, poetry and literature.
forbidden city in china
The Forbidden City
Completed in 1420 the Forbidden City in Beijing is the grandest architectural complex in China.
Dazu Grottos
The grotto art of Dazu China incorporates elements of the three major religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Summer Palace
The imperial retreat during the Qing Dynasty just 6 miles from Beijing.
Chinese Art, Music and Literature
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Chinese Painting 
Chinese painting is divided by subject matter into four broad categories.
Chinese Music
History of traditional Chinese music. Free traditional Chinese music MP3 downloads.
China Architecture and Gardens
Chinese Houses 
Residential house architecture in China can be divided into 3 different construction styles.
bonsai Penjing, Penzai, Bonsai 
The Chinese and Japanese art of dwarfing trees in containers.
China Science and Inventions
Chinese Inventions
Paper, silk, gunpowder, porcelain and other Chinese inventions and innovations that changed the world.
Beijing 2008 Olympics
china olympics
Beijing Olympics
China will host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games August 8-24th 2008 in Beijing.
China Reference
Books About China
Recommended books about China, Chinese art, culture & more.
Chinese Food and Drink
Chinese Tea
Chinese Tea 
Tea is the largest consumed drink in the world. All tea in the world originally came from China.
Rice
History and Cultivation of Chinese Rice.
China History and People
china dynasties
Chinese Dynasties 
Two thousand years of Imperial China. From the Early Empires to the fall of the Qing Dynasty.
Chinese Medicine
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Chinese Medicine
Overview of Chinese medicine dating back 5000 years.
China Religions and Philosophies
buddhism

China Religions
Brief history of religious development in China.

china gods
Chinese Gods Glossary
Glossy of Chinese gods and folklore characters from Chinese culture, religion and philosophy.
feng shui
Feng Shui
The Chinese art of placement to maximize the universal life force present in all things.
Kung Fu and Chinese Martial Arts
Brief overview of Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese Symbols and Motifs
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Foo Dogs
In Chinese culture the lion is the king of beasts and a symbol of great power and dignity.
chinese zodiac
Chinese Zodiac
A 12 year cycle in which each year is associated with a specific animal.

4 Heavenly Animals
Four symbolic animals representing the east, west, north and south, and the four seasons.
Flowers and Trees
Glossary of their symbolic meanings in Chinese art and culture.

China Festivals
Chinese Festivals 
An overview of traditional Chinese festivals and customs.
Chinese Festival Calendar
Major and minor Chinese festival dates .
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 
A time to honor family, friends, ancestors, and the gods and the hope of a auspicious future.
Dragon Boat Festival, Ghost Festival, Moon Festival

Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy


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