The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) is generally regarded as a golden age in imperial Chinese history. The dynasty’s greatness owes much to its second emperor, Taizong, who helped his father, Gaozu, ...

How chef Tian Yong prepares imperial court cuisine in San Gabriel Valley’s most ambitious restaurant Kristie Hang is a ...

Amid its centennial anniversary, the Palace Museum in Beijing announced the third phase of its open research projects on ...

Thirty-eight years ago, visitors were introduced to grand historic legacies, such as the Forbidden City. However, I felt that little attention was given to the everyday living areas. At that time, I ...

Part of this story you likely already know: In 1992, after suffering defeats at previous Summer Olympics ... two-year contract in the rear palace, where all the Emperor’s concubines live ...

Every summer and autumn, emperors of the Qing dynasty including Kangxi and ... The Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde is a classic masterpiece of Chinese palace architecture, gardening ...

The allure of a meal outdoors with friends to celebrate a special day or just to have a party — it’s a global impulse to enjoy the warmth of camaraderie. Sharing food isn’t just about nourishment; ...

On the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day, and the visit of Minister for Housing ,to Beijing last Monday. Beijing extended a warm ...

Treasures from the Palace of Versailles ... French exchanges that flourished under different French monarchs and Chinese emperors, and highlights “a period of significant cultural and artistic ...

The Summer Palace, one of the finest examples Garden Architecture in China, is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing. More than 100 examples of traditional architecture are to be found in ...

Wu Zetian, the only woman to officially rule as emperor of China, amassed an estimated fortune ... she started her career as a concubine in the royal palace, but her ambition and cunning nature ...