Ancient Roots of Football: The Song Dynasty’s Fascinating Ceramic Pillow
Explore the ancient origins of football through a Song Dynasty ceramic pillow depicting ‘cuju,’ an early ball game, now preserved at the Henan Museum.
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Explore the ancient origins of football through a Song Dynasty ceramic pillow depicting ‘cuju,’ an early ball game, now preserved at the Henan Museum.
Discover a fascinating relic from the Henan Museum: a Song Dynasty ceramic pillow depicting cuju, the ancient predecessor to modern football.
Discover the beauty of the Song Dynasty through “Serene Song,” an immersive virtual exhibition exploring ancient porcelain and the life of poet Su Shi.
The Poyang Night Market in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, is drawing crowds with its authentic Song Dynasty atmosphere, attracting over 120,000 visitors since opening on June 22.
Discover Puyuan, an ancient Chinese town that transports visitors back a thousand years to the Song Dynasty, offering an immersive experience into China’s rich historical heritage.
Discover the ancient art of “Dian Cha,” a unique tea preparation method from China’s Song Dynasty, and explore how this time-honored tradition continues to influence tea culture today.
Puyuan, an ancient water town in Zhejiang Province, offers visitors an immersive journey into the Song Dynasty, bringing history and culture to life.
Experience a journey back in time in Puyuan, an ancient water town in Zhejiang province, where Song Dynasty aesthetics and the hanfu trend bring history to life for tourists and culture enthusiasts.
Three young Chinese students revive the ancient art of dian cha, an elegant tea ritual from the Song Dynasty, captivating audiences on CGTN’s UniTea.
Ganlu Temple, built in 1146 during the Song Dynasty, is a marvel nestled within a Danxia rock cave in Fujian Province, supported by a single wooden pillar and named after a dripping stalactite.
Discover how Fuzhou, the capital of China’s Fujian Province, became known as the ‘City of Banyan Trees’ through a centuries-old initiative to create a greener, more livable environment.
Discover Pilu Cave atop Tazishan Mountain in Sichuan Province, where over 400 Song Dynasty stone sculptures reveal a millennia-old cultural legacy and the artistry of ancient China.
The Hangzhou Xixi National Wetland Park unveils a revamped ‘Xixi Tonight’ show, merging Song Dynasty culture with digital innovation to offer an immersive theatrical experience.
Hainan province is celebrating Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo with a museum exhibition and Dongpo-themed cultural markets, reviving interest in his life and work.
Tajikistan’s Sobirov Mustakim wins gold twice at the Tea Olympics with Song Dynasty-style tea art, showcasing his passion for Chinese tea culture.