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Qiang - the Chinese Spear
The qiang is the most common long-handled spear used by Chinese soldiers. It is one of...
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Octagonal Drums
The eight sides of the octagonal drum represent the eight flags used by the ruling...
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Waist Drums
Waist drums first became popular in the dusty yellow Loess Plateau of north-central...
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Chinese Chariots
In ancient times, Chinese chariots were prominent battle vehicles. They emerged during...
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Taoist Whisk
Many Shen Yun dance dramas depict an elderly Taoist sage, with white hair and a...
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Heavenly Scenes
Not unlike European artists, who painted celestial scenes on cathedral and palace...
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The Scenery of Southwest China
Southwest China, and especially Yunnan Province, is home to dozens of ethnic groups,...
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Ancient Chinese Gardens
Enter an ancient Chinese garden, tucked away and serene. Nestled within its walls you...
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Ancient Beacon Towers
Chinese armies used fire and smoke signals to rapidly transmit military messages over...
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