The new teaser for the historical drama The Legend of Zang Hai has just dropped, and Xiao Zhan’s costumes across different time periods are drawing a lot of attention. One look in particular stands out: his Ming Dynasty scholar attire. It’s Read more…
China is not only home to the rich tradition of Hanfu clothing, but also boasts a long and flavorful culinary history. While we’ve previously explored ancient staples and traditional drinks, one area we haven’t touched on much is snacks and Read more…
The historical drama The Prisoner Of Beauty has been generating a lot of buzz since its recent release. Viewers are praising the cast’s strong performances, with many saying it’s absolutely worth watching. Actress Song Zuer, who plays the character Xiao Read more…
In many historical Chinese dramas, especially those featuring women dressed in Hanfu, you’ve probably seen a scene where a woman gently presses a piece of red paper to her lips — and voilà, her lips are perfectly tinted. It’s a Read more…
In the historical hanfu drama Mysterious Lotus Casebook, the character Li Lianhua has been nicknamed “Lian the Treasure Chest” by fans online. Why? Because just like Doraemon, he seems to have an endless supply of gadgets hidden in his sleeves Read more…
Years ago, Liu Yifei stunned audiences during the overseas promotion of A Chinese Ghost Story by wearing a pink and light yellow hanbok. Her ethereal beauty in the outfit only cemented her “Fairy Sister” reputation. However, the look sparked controversy at Read more…
Have you ever thought about getting married in a beautiful Chinese wedding dress? Nowadays, most people hold weddings at noon, often insisting on starting before 12 PM. But in ancient China, weddings typically took place in the evening, and this Read more…
If you could travel back to ancient China and become an Eldest Princess, which image would you shape for yourself? The type who appears gentle and noble on the surface, but secretly wields enormous power and is ruthless in political Read more…
In many modern historical dramas, maidservants and their mistresses often appear to have nearly identical hairstyles and outfits—only differing in how elaborate or simplified the versions are. Sometimes, the maid even looks more traditionally “correct” than the lady of the Read more…
Beyond the classic Dao robe we have discussed before, there’s another category of Ming dynasty menswear that’s gaining modern popularity—Tieli (贴里) and Yesa (曳撒). These styles fall under what’s known as the “duan-yao”(断腰) robe structure, meaning the robe is visibly divided at the waist. Read more…