Chinese Culture, Editor's Pick

The Unconventional Hero Ji Gong: A Tale of Deception and Salvation

During the Song Dynasty, a story unfolded that would echo through the ages, a tale of cunning, bravery, and the unexpected heroism of the mad monk Ji Gong. Though centuries old, this narrative carries a timeless message that resonates even with the modern world, particularly when we consider the dangers and deceptions that lurk in ...

Max Lu

Illustration of a monk in traditional Chinese robes carrying a tattered fan and standing in a Chinese village with a suspicious looking character behind him.

The Otherworldly Charm of Tianliao Moon World in Taiwan

Located in Kaohsiung City’s Tianliao District, Tianliao Moon World (田寮月世界) is an expanse of undulating hills topped with jagged ridges and sharp peaks. This extraordinary landscape bears a striking resemblance to the lunar surface, characterized by its barren, undulating terrain and peculiar rock formations, hence earning the moniker “Moon World.” Please watch the following video for ...

Billy Shyu

Tianliao Bandland Moon World in Kaohsuing City.

Acts of Kindness Bring Divine Favor

In the bustling town of Jiaxing, there lived a scholar named Zhu, who was originally from Huizhou. Gifted and eager to study from a young age, Zhu faced the unfortunate demise of his parents when he was just in his early teens. This calamity forced him to abandon his education, but not his acts of ...

Max Lu

Illustration of an ancient Chinese village with a river running through it.

Pingyang, the Princess Warrior of the Tang Dynasty

In the annals of history, princesses are often envisioned as delicate figures adorned in finery, far removed from the harsh realities of battle. Yet Princess Pingyang, the sister of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, shatters this stereotype, standing tall as a warrior heroine of her era. In the year A.D. 617, the father of ...

Mikel Davis

Illustration of Princess Pingyang, the princess warrior of China's Tang Dynasty.

The Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge in Taiwan

The Shuanglong (Twin Dragon) Rainbow Suspension Bridge (雙龍七彩吊橋) is a testament to both engineering prowess and natural splendor. Located in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, in central Taiwan, the Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge is the most exquisite, extensive, and elevated suspension bridge in Taiwan. Built parallel to the older bridge, this captivating suspension bridge plunges 110 ...

Billy Shyu

The Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge in Taiwan.

The Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Courageous Act That Preserved History

The sudden collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked not only the physical dismantling of a barrier but also the symbolic crumbling of an oppressive regime. The East German State Security Service, known as Stasi, was a formidable force that had, for decades, instilled fear in the hearts of the people it was supposed ...

Max Lu

Germans celebrating at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.