Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong was a tea lover and a great tea drinker. It is said that he wanted to retire from his throne in his late years, and some ministers asked: “How can a nation be ...

The following was recorded about Emperor Qianlong. “At about 7 a.m. on the 30th day of the ninth month in the 12th year of Qianlong’s Reign, His Majesty (Emperor Qianlong) took his breakfast ...

From ancient wonders to bold and eclectic revivalist styles, the most beautiful ceilings in the world have long been ...

A new book series aims to showcase China’s ancient Jiangnan culture through the relics, structures, and traditional customs ...

At the time, mutton and horse meat were used for hotpot. Later, hotpot reached the Forbidden City (modern-day Beijing) and was a favorite of Emperor Qianlong. According to the imperial dining archives ...

Suzhou cuisine is renowned for its emphasis on fresh ingredients and a delicate texture. Thanks to its surrounding fertile ...

Another one of the most expensive vases is this pear-shaped ceramic produced for the court of the Qianlong Emperor, with a ...

Nestled within Huzhou, Zhejiang province, Xiaoxi Street stands as a provincial-level historical and cultural protection block ...

Every summer and autumn, emperors of the Qing dynasty including Kangxi and Qianlong handled military and government affairs of the country and received leaders of ethnic minority groups and diplomatic ...

One of the most famous Chinese dramas ever is the period romance My Fair Princess - but where are the members of its main ...

According to local folklore, the origin of the dish dates back to a visit by Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Emperor Qianlong to the ...