Ancient China

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Caravan spice road is the first series of games that based its story-line on the rich history of the century. With… by tasneimahmed30

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11. Ancient China was subject to the philosophy of Confucius and the religion of Taoism Confucianism – the following of the philosophy of Confucius – was widespread in China, but was not a religion as much as it was an ethical system. Taoism is a religion which recognized many gods and goddesses. Its followers believed ...

Ming architecture is intact as contemporary culture takes root. While other towns in China have modernized, Pingyao, in China’s coal-rich Shanxi Province, has clung to its old ways, barring cars within its 33-foot-tall Ming dynasty walls and preserving the traditional architecture of incense shops, courtyard houses and 19th-century bank buildings. Named a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997, Pingyao has become a major destination for Chinese and foreigners alike. Pingyao has made it to the…

Discover the best ancient water towns near Shanghai. Find out what to do and top tips for visiting these gorgeous canal towns of China.

While China is renowned for its famous historic sites that date back thousands of years its ancient towns have been off the radar for most foreign visitors. The ancient towns offer not just an

Through a little research I discovered the existence of a museum dedicated to Sichuan’s ancient brine / salt / gas industry. Called The Salt Museum, it is located in Zigong City, named after two of its famous salt wells, about three hours’ drive south of the provincial capital Chengdu. I

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There are many places in China that are home to some of the most beautiful sites in the world. Here we list some of the best ones to see!