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Danba: The Living Fossil of Zhangzhung Civilization
Danba: The Living Fossil of Zhangzhung Civilization When exploring the ancient Zhangzhung Civilization—the oldest original civilization on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau—Danba in western Sichuan stands as the well-preserved hub of living Zhangzhung culture. Zhangzhung was a powerful ancient kingdom dating back to the 4th century BCE, with its original heartland in Ngari, Tibet. As the...
Danba: Sacred Faith & Timeless Gyalrong Tibetan Culture
Danba: Sacred Faith & Timeless Gyalrong Tibetan Culture Hidden deep in the misty mountains of western Sichuan, Danba is the spiritual heartland of Gyarong (Jiarong) Tibetans. For thousands of years, ancient Bon faith, Tibetan Buddhism, sacred mountain worship and unique matriarchal traditions have blended together, forming a peaceful, mysterious and unforgettable mountain civilization. It is...
Zhangzhung Civilization: The Forgotten Cradle of Tibetan Culture
Zhangzhung Civilization： The Forgotten Cradle of Tibetan Culture When talking about Tibetan culture, most people immediately think of Tibetan Buddhism, snow-capped mountains, and unique folk customs. However, few know that Zhangzhung Civilization is the real root and origin of all Tibetan cultures, a brilliant ancient civilization that once shone on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau long before...
Stories Behind Kuanzhai Alley of Chengdu City
Stories Behind Kuanzhai Alley of Chengdu City Kuan Zhai Alley, also called Wide and Narrow Alley, located in the western center part of Chengdu city. It is said to be a must visit place if you come here. Why? Many visitor come here may only see its hustle and bustle, all kinds of shops and restaurants,...
The Chen Family Shrine, An Epitome of Sichuan Folk Spirit
The Chen Family Shrine An Epitome of Sichuan Folk Spirit The Chen Family Shrine in Wenjiang(western outskirt of Chengdu city) was first built during the Qianlong emperor period of the Qing Dynasty and enlarged it in the third year of the Tongzhi emperor period. It is a residence, ancestral shrine, as well as a...
Explore Nianhua, a Special Painting of China
Explore Nianhua A Special Painting of China Nian Hua, or New year paintings, they are a unique genre of painting in China and a popular art form among Chinese people for more than 1300 years. Nianhua is originated from ancient “door god paintings”. In the early days, there was a close connection with the themes...
Jiuzhaigou Valley, Fairytale Land of Your Life
Jiuzhaigou Valley, Fairytale Land of Your Life Saying goes: Returning from Jiuzhaigou you would not appreciate other water view any more. In the alpine mountains at the eastern edge of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, the source of the Baishuijiang River, complex geological structure and calcified waterscape shape the unique natural scenery of Jiuzhaigou Valley: colorful and elegant...
Want To Pass Exam? Visit Wenchang Wang God Temple!
Want To Pass Exam? Visit Wenchang Wang God Temple! In a remote small town surrounded by ancient cypress trees, there’s a special temple, people call “Grand Temple” , with enormous affection throughout China, especially for students and their parents. Why? In ancient Chinese tradition, only entering the official system was truly a good profession,...
Qiang Embroidery: The Timeless Ancient Ethnic Art of China！
Qiang Embroidery The Timeless Ancient Ethnic Art of China Ethnic Qiang people is considered to be one of the oldest minority of China, with history of over 6000 years. It is the only ethnic group written in oracle bone inscriptions. Mostly live in deep mountain areas of Sichuan province, a deep & relatively enclosed...
Ethnic Qiang: The Only Living Group in Oracle Bone Records
Ethnic Qiang The Only Living Group in Oracle Bone Records With a history of no less than 6,000 years, the Qiang people are widely regarded as one of the oldest ethnic groups in China and even in the world.Among all ethnic names recorded in the Shang Dynasty oracle bone inscriptions, “Qiang” is the only...