Friends who are curious about Chinese history might have a question: why is it so incredibly hard to get tickets to Chinese museums? Have you ever planned a trip to China, only to find that the crowds are overwhelming or Read more…
In the long – standing and profound Chinese culture, the 24 solar terms are like an ancient, wordless book, accurately recording the passage of time and the changes of nature. March 20th, 2025, happens to be the Spring Equinox. Let’s Read more…
In costume dramas such as The Family Business (《家业》), Flourished Peony and Joy of Life, there are many looks of children. Netizens commented: So this is what the hairstyles of children in ancient times were like! In fact, children in Read more…
I. What is Ronghua? Ronghua (绒花, it means Velvet Flowers in English), whose name is a homophone for “prosperity and glory” in Chinese, implies good luck and blessings. Complementing the charm of Hanfu, Ronghua is made from natural silk and Read more…
If you want to look a bit “fairy – like” in Hanfu style, you don’t necessarily have to be able to fly, but there’s one accessory you definitely can’t do without. Its name is: pibo. Just like many ladies nowadays Read more…
Generally speaking, the most common bowing gesture in ancient times was the cross – hands salute. However, there are indeed many xianxia (fantasy – martial arts) costume dramas set in fictional worlds that take the cross – hands gesture as Read more…
The ancients would carry umbrellas when going out on rainy days. But would they use umbrellas for sun protection on sunny days, just like modern people do? To be honest, there were actually many types of umbrellas in ancient times. Read more…
Both ancient and modern women spend more and more time on their facial makeup to look more beautiful. In ancient times, as they adorned themselves in elaborate Hanfu, facial makeup became an equally crucial part of their overall elegance. At Read more…
During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the wine – flush makeup was in vogue, and it came in both intense and light versions. In the Song Dynasty, the pearl hanfu makeup was popular. But were there any rules about the number Read more…
you might be wondering, what exactly is the wine – flush makeup? Why was this kind of makeup so popular in ancient times? It looks like there’s a big red patch on the face, as if someone got hit. Why Read more…