People often wonder whether life unfolds according to fate or through our choices. For Gao Xiaosong, this question …
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Yunnan’s Miracle Hot Springs: Uncovering the Legend of the Tengchong Pregnancy Wells
by Emma Luby Emma LuNestled in the volcanic landscape of Tengchong in Yunnan, a pair of ancient hot springs is known for …
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Few temple statues draw as much attention as the mysterious figure enshrined in Suzhou’s Xiyuan Jiechuang Temple — …
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The Dragon God’s Warning: Why You Shouldn’t Curse the Heavens
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, the scholar-official Fan Zhongyan once wrote: “Be the first to worry about the world’s troubles, …
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The Legendary Horse Dilu: How Liu Bei’s Miraculous Steed Saved Him From Certain Death
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Three Kingdoms period, a tumultuous time in Chinese history marked by political intrigue and military conflicts, …
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The Plain Woman With Extraordinary Wisdom: The Remarkable Story of Su Liu
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOne day, King Min of Qi, accompanied by a grand entourage, set out on a tour and arrived …
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During the Ming Dynasty, there was a legend of liquor well in Tonglu County, Zhejiang Province. According to …
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A pending catastrophe can come at any time without warning. A long time ago in a village called Gaojiazhuang, …
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The Chinese phoenix, also known as Fenghuang, is regarded as the epitome of all birds, an omen that …
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One of the most famous Chinese legends concerns the Monkey King, or Sun Wukong, known to the Chinese as …