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The Peony Pavilion

 

The Peony Pavilion

The Peony Pavilion is one of Chinese Classics written by Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. It is a romantic masterpiece in the Chinese opera history and it is said to be the Eastern version of Romeo & Juliet. The performance tradition has focused on the love story between Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei.

Kunqu Opera

 

Kunqu Opera

Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of opera still existing in China, with its origins dating back to the end of the Yuan Dynasty and beginning of Ming Dynasty in Kunshan, a place near Suzhou.

Four Beauties of Ancient China: Wang Zhaojun

 

Four Beauties of Ancient China: Wang Zhaojun

Wang Zhaojun was one of the four China’s ancient beauties. Her beauty not only comes from her appearance but also from her spirit and sacrifices for her country.

The Beauty of Yangshuo County

 

The Beauty of Yangshuo County

If you love to travel and see beautiful scenery then you must consider to visit Yangshuo Country, it offers you breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Characterized by crystal clear rivers, limestone crags, lush vegetation, traditional Chinese architecture and customs.

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