Histories of Specific Chinese Locales - Cities & Monuments
Brief histories of specific locales in China: cities and monuments.
History of Shaolin Temple, Home of Zen Buddhism & Kung Fu
Shaolin Temple's history dates back over 1,500 years to its establishment as a place of Buddhist learning on Mount Shan in Henan province. It is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism as well as Shaolin Kung Fu martial arts, a specialized form of Chinese martial arts.
Shaolin Temple's history dates back over 1,500 years to its establishment as a place of Buddhist learning on Mount Shan in Henan province. It is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism as well as Shaolin Kung Fu martial arts, a specialized form of Chinese martial arts.
A History of Xi'an
A short history of Xi'an and its rise and fall as an imperial capital and gateway to the Silk Road.
A short history of Xi'an and its rise and fall as an imperial capital and gateway to the Silk Road.
A Short History of Shanghai
Read a short history of Shanghai and its evolution from a sleepy fishing village to the commercial capital of China.
Read a short history of Shanghai and its evolution from a sleepy fishing village to the commercial capital of China.
A Short History of Harbin
Read a short history of Harbin, capital city of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China.
Read a short history of Harbin, capital city of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China.
A Short History of Hangzhou
Hangzhou, a large tourist destination about 125 miles southwest of Shanghai, has a long and glorious history. Spanning 2,200 years, Hangzhou has historically been a seat of power and wealth. Today, with its West Lake, it is still a place of influence attracting millions of tourists as well as foriegn and domestic investment dollars.
Hangzhou, a large tourist destination about 125 miles southwest of Shanghai, has a long and glorious history. Spanning 2,200 years, Hangzhou has historically been a seat of power and wealth. Today, with its West Lake, it is still a place of influence attracting millions of tourists as well as foriegn and domestic investment dollars.
A Short History of Guangzhou
A short history of Guangzhou, or Canton, as it was known in the West for many years.
A short history of Guangzhou, or Canton, as it was known in the West for many years.
History of the Great Wall
A short history of China's Great Wall from ancient through Ming times.
A short history of China's Great Wall from ancient through Ming times.