Episodes
Tang Dynasty Poetry: The Tang dynasty is considered a golden age of Chinese poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Three Gorges Dam: The world's largest hydroelectric power station, located on the Yangtze River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Chinese Ink Painting: A traditional art form using black ink on paper or silk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Peking Opera Masks: The colorful masks worn in Peking Opera symbolize different characters and emotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gobi Desert: The Gobi Desert is a large desert region in northern China and southern Mongolia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Forbidden City Layout: The Forbidden City in Beijing has 980 surviving buildings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Acrobatics: Chinese acrobatics are a traditional performance art with a long history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chinese Dragons: Dragons are mythical creatures symbolizing power and strength in Chinese culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sino-Japanese War: The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) was a significant conflict between China and Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese medicine includes practices like acupuncture and herbal medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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One Belt One Road: An ambitious infrastructure and economic initiative to enhance global trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Ethnic Groups: China officially recognizes 56 ethnic groups, with Han Chinese being the majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Beijing Capital Airport: One of the busiest airports in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Chinatown: Chinatowns can be found in cities around the world, established by Chinese immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Olympics: Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008 and will host the Winter Olympics in 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Population Density: The eastern part of China is more densely populated than the western regions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chinese Gardens: Traditional Chinese gardens, like those in Suzhou, are designed to reflect natural landscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Qin Shi Huang: The first emperor of a unified China, known for his mausoleum guarded by the Terracotta Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Peking University: One of China's top universities, founded in 18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Seismology: China is prone to earthquakes due to its geographical location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Opera: Chinese opera is a traditional form of drama and musical theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Peking Man: The remains of Homo erectus, known as Peking Man, were discovered near Beijing and are over 500,000 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Festivals: Other major festivals include the Mid-Autumn Festival and Dragon Boat Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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National Parks: China has numerous national parks and natural reserves, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24
Chinese Zodiac: The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/15/24