Qing dynasty

Benjamin Johnson Apr 30, 2018 52

The Seventeen-Arch Bridge, originally called the Garden of Clear Ripples, in China’s Beijing Summer Palace has delighted sightseers and photographers over the years. During twilight, around the winter solstice, all 17 of its arches are beautifully illuminated by the soft… The post Beijing Summer Palace’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge appeared first on Vision Times.

Benjamin Johnson Nov 09, 2017 5

During the Yongzheng era (1723-1735) of the Qing Dynasty, there was a principled and unselfish official named Ye Cunren who served as a government administrator for over 30 years. After Ye decided to...

Benjamin Johnson Oct 17, 2017 40

A yellow tea produced in Anhui Province, China, known locally as huòshān huángyá (霍山黄芽), makes an infusion that tastes mellow with the aroma of chestnut. It also provides such benefits as...

Benjamin Johnson Sep 21, 2017 517

In ancient times, Chinese scholars tended to study at private schools or be home schooled, where they would write calligraphy or work on paintings. In the winter, their hands and feet would go numb...

Benjamin Johnson Jul 14, 2017 255

Giuseppe Castiglione (July 19, 1688-July 17, 1766) was an Italian Jesuit Brother, a missionary in China, and a painter at the Royal Court of the emperor, having a marked influence on Chinese...