Articles related to "Qing Dynasty"
Southwards Chinese Expansion
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
The First Opium War
The background to and implications of the First Opium War foughtbetween Britain and China.
opium trade • china • qing dynasty • imperialism
The background to and implications of the First Opium War foughtbetween Britain and China.
opium trade • china • qing dynasty • imperialism
Asian Criminal Groups
Criminal syndicates that emerged in China and Japan still conduct shady activities today, and the violence of Vietnamese/Laotian gangs is becoming well known.
asian criminal groups • chinese triads • japanese yakuza • vietnamese gangs • qing dynasty
Criminal syndicates that emerged in China and Japan still conduct shady activities today, and the violence of Vietnamese/Laotian gangs is becoming well known.
asian criminal groups • chinese triads • japanese yakuza • vietnamese gangs • qing dynasty
Beijing Forbidden City of Chinese Emperors
The Forbidden City is the world's largest ancient palace, masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and UNESCO site with amazing structures and treasures.
beijing forbidden city • china top tourist attraction • beijing palace museum • peking imperial palace • residence chinese emperors
The Forbidden City is the world's largest ancient palace, masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and UNESCO site with amazing structures and treasures.
beijing forbidden city • china top tourist attraction • beijing palace museum • peking imperial palace • residence chinese emperors
Dr Sun Yat Sen
The life and times of the founder of modern China, Dr Sun Yat Sen.
sun yat sen • manchu • china • qing dynasty • founder
The life and times of the founder of modern China, Dr Sun Yat Sen.
sun yat sen • manchu • china • qing dynasty • founder
Historical Portrait of the Muslim Chinese
The Hui are one of the most important and peculiar of China's minorities because of their unique place inside China's socio-historical space.
muslim chinese • islam in china • hui • chinese minorities • history of china
The Hui are one of the most important and peculiar of China's minorities because of their unique place inside China's socio-historical space.
muslim chinese • islam in china • hui • chinese minorities • history of china
History of the Lanfang Republic
The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.
lanfang republic • first chinese republic • first republic in asia • republic in west kalimantan • hakka republic
The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.
lanfang republic • first chinese republic • first republic in asia • republic in west kalimantan • hakka republic
Buying Antique Chinese Furniture in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a great place to buy antique Chinese furniture. Elegant Ming chairs or a converted Qing wedding cabinet to hold a TV, all here for the choosing.
ming • qing • chinese furniture • china • grace wu bruce
Hong Kong is a great place to buy antique Chinese furniture. Elegant Ming chairs or a converted Qing wedding cabinet to hold a TV, all here for the choosing.
ming • qing • chinese furniture • china • grace wu bruce
Day Trip to Chengde, China
Although one of Hebei province's smaller cities, Chengde has a lot to offer, especially for those looking to escape the heat in Beijing.
chengde • china • mountain resort • eight outer temples • putuo zongcheng temple
Although one of Hebei province's smaller cities, Chengde has a lot to offer, especially for those looking to escape the heat in Beijing.
chengde • china • mountain resort • eight outer temples • putuo zongcheng temple
Republic of China History
The Republic of China, led by the Nationalist Party, took power shortly after the end of the Qing Dynasty. It ruled China through WWII.
history of the republic of china • republic of china history • roc • roc history • history of the roc
The Republic of China, led by the Nationalist Party, took power shortly after the end of the Qing Dynasty. It ruled China through WWII.
history of the republic of china • republic of china history • roc • roc history • history of the roc
See the Imperial Palaces of Beijing, China
For over 500 years the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace or Palace Museum, in Beijing, China, was the home of the great nation's royal family.
two sections of the city • ancient artifacts • fascinating destinations • no longer forbidden • imperial palaces of beijing
For over 500 years the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace or Palace Museum, in Beijing, China, was the home of the great nation's royal family.
two sections of the city • ancient artifacts • fascinating destinations • no longer forbidden • imperial palaces of beijing
The Chinese Kingdoms After the Han
Familiarity with the names of the different realms in Chinese history, especially those of the later major regimes, is helpful in learning the Chinese language.
chinese • chinese kingdom • chinese kingdoms • chinese dynasties • china
Familiarity with the names of the different realms in Chinese history, especially those of the later major regimes, is helpful in learning the Chinese language.
chinese • chinese kingdom • chinese kingdoms • chinese dynasties • china
Visit The Old Summer Palace in Beijing
Visiting the ruins of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing on a Beijing holiday sightseeing trip reminds visitors of China's history and culture.
old summer palace • beijing holiday • sightseeing beijing trip • old summer palace in beijing • beijing tourist sites
Visiting the ruins of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing on a Beijing holiday sightseeing trip reminds visitors of China's history and culture.
old summer palace • beijing holiday • sightseeing beijing trip • old summer palace in beijing • beijing tourist sites
The Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China
David Carradine made it famous. Jet Li helped Deng Xiaopeng make it a tourist attraction for today's world. But the Shaolin Temple has been around for 1500 years.
the shaolin temple • zen buddhism • chan buddhism • kung fu • martial arts
David Carradine made it famous. Jet Li helped Deng Xiaopeng make it a tourist attraction for today's world. But the Shaolin Temple has been around for 1500 years.
the shaolin temple • zen buddhism • chan buddhism • kung fu • martial arts
Top Ten Places to See when Travelling in Beijing
Catch the Peking Opera, climb the Great Wall of China, or stroll through Tienanmen Square or the Forbidden Palace and much more in fall, the best time to visit Beijing.
places to see when travelling in beijing • china • holiday • peking opera • great wall of china
Catch the Peking Opera, climb the Great Wall of China, or stroll through Tienanmen Square or the Forbidden Palace and much more in fall, the best time to visit Beijing.
places to see when travelling in beijing • china • holiday • peking opera • great wall of china
Chinese Museum Shows Off Its Ceramics Collection
Yixing County is known as the pottery capital of China. The China Yixing Ceramics Museum showcases the pottery that's been made in this rural area for thousands of years.
china yixing ceramics museum • yixing pottery • pottery capital of china • yixing teapots • chinese museums
Yixing County is known as the pottery capital of China. The China Yixing Ceramics Museum showcases the pottery that's been made in this rural area for thousands of years.
china yixing ceramics museum • yixing pottery • pottery capital of china • yixing teapots • chinese museums
Dragon East - Dragon West
In support of Kipling's truism that East is East and West is West, dragons are a symbol for even our mythology cannot seem to find a common ground.
east • diverge • west • cultures • dragons
In support of Kipling's truism that East is East and West is West, dragons are a symbol for even our mythology cannot seem to find a common ground.
east • diverge • west • cultures • dragons
Historical Fantasy Travel Poll
From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.
forbidden city • tombstone arizona • civil war • tudor dynasty • holy grail
From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.
forbidden city • tombstone arizona • civil war • tudor dynasty • holy grail
Pearl S. Buck Biography
Brief biography of novelist Pearl S. Buck, prolific American writer who grew up in China, Nobel Laureate for literature and Pulitzer Prize winner.
pearl s buck • pearl s buck biography • books written by pearl buck • buck and the good earth • american novelist in china buck
Brief biography of novelist Pearl S. Buck, prolific American writer who grew up in China, Nobel Laureate for literature and Pulitzer Prize winner.
pearl s buck • pearl s buck biography • books written by pearl buck • buck and the good earth • american novelist in china buck
Royal Palaces and Houses of Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, houses palaces and retreats where royal emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasty lived.
royal palaces and houses of beijing • visiting emperors and rulers homes • prince gong's mansion • the old summer palace • yuan ming yuan
Beijing, the capital of China, houses palaces and retreats where royal emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasty lived.
royal palaces and houses of beijing • visiting emperors and rulers homes • prince gong's mansion • the old summer palace • yuan ming yuan
Sights of Chengdu, China
Visit the sights of China's Sichuan Province's capital, Chengdu.
china travel • chengdu • people's park • wenshu monastery • temple of marquis of wu
Visit the sights of China's Sichuan Province's capital, Chengdu.
china travel • chengdu • people's park • wenshu monastery • temple of marquis of wu
The Chinese Civil War
In the first half of the 20th century, the Chinese Communists and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Party fought a bitter civil war. This is known as the Chinese Civil War.
chinese civil war • nationalist party • chinese communist party • cpc • kmt
In the first half of the 20th century, the Chinese Communists and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Party fought a bitter civil war. This is known as the Chinese Civil War.
chinese civil war • nationalist party • chinese communist party • cpc • kmt
The Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino
Flashy and gaudy, as befits the casino-studded gambling town of Macau on China's southern coast, the Grand Lisboa has been described as both "iconic" and an "eyesore".
grand lisboa casino • macau casino • macau • gambling • macau hotel
Flashy and gaudy, as befits the casino-studded gambling town of Macau on China's southern coast, the Grand Lisboa has been described as both "iconic" and an "eyesore".
grand lisboa casino • macau casino • macau • gambling • macau hotel
An Insider's Look at Nanjing
Nanjing was the first capital of the Republic of China and it's a worthwhile stop on any China itinerary.
sun-yat sen • purple mountain • nanjing • nanjing massacre • xinjiekou square
Nanjing was the first capital of the Republic of China and it's a worthwhile stop on any China itinerary.
sun-yat sen • purple mountain • nanjing • nanjing massacre • xinjiekou square
Beijing's Summer Palace Remains a Playground
China's imperial families once called the Summer Palace their private playground. It remains a playground for tourists today who can boat or ice skate on its lake.
summer palace • yiheyuan • things to do in beijing • top beijing tourist attractions • longevity hill
China's imperial families once called the Summer Palace their private playground. It remains a playground for tourists today who can boat or ice skate on its lake.
summer palace • yiheyuan • things to do in beijing • top beijing tourist attractions • longevity hill
Eating Peking Duck In Beijing
Here are the Chinese specialty restaurants where the Peking duck (or Beijing roast duck) is prepared using traditional methods.
peking duck • beijing roast duck • chinese specialty restaurants • traditional methods • authentic taste
Here are the Chinese specialty restaurants where the Peking duck (or Beijing roast duck) is prepared using traditional methods.
peking duck • beijing roast duck • chinese specialty restaurants • traditional methods • authentic taste
Enjoying Beijing Roast Duck
Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.
beijing roast duck • peking duck • traditional chinese cuisine • chinese classic delicacy • open oven
Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.
beijing roast duck • peking duck • traditional chinese cuisine • chinese classic delicacy • open oven
Foot Binding in China
Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.
foot binding in china • ancient chinese foot binding • foot binding shoes • foot binding tang dynasty • origins of foot binding
Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.
foot binding in china • ancient chinese foot binding • foot binding shoes • foot binding tang dynasty • origins of foot binding
History of Vancouver Chinatown
Many tourists visit Chinatown each year. But what many do not realize is that Chinatown rivals other Chinese cities such as Hong Kong in terms of historical significance
chinatown • vancouver • shanghai alley • canton alley • strathcona
Many tourists visit Chinatown each year. But what many do not realize is that Chinatown rivals other Chinese cities such as Hong Kong in terms of historical significance
chinatown • vancouver • shanghai alley • canton alley • strathcona
Review of The Dragon and the Foreign Devils
The Dragon and the Foreign Devils charts the history of China and its foreign relations over the course of three thousand years.
the dragon and the foreign devils • chinese history • china and foreign relations • harry gelber • middle kingdom
The Dragon and the Foreign Devils charts the history of China and its foreign relations over the course of three thousand years.
the dragon and the foreign devils • chinese history • china and foreign relations • harry gelber • middle kingdom
Tanzhesi Is Beijing Area's Oldest Temple
Tanzhe Temple is located in the Western Hills above Beijing. As one of the oldest temples in the area, this little visited site blends several architectural styles.
tanzhesi • tanzhe temple • oldest temple in beijing • day trips from beijing • buddhist temples near beijing
Tanzhe Temple is located in the Western Hills above Beijing. As one of the oldest temples in the area, this little visited site blends several architectural styles.
tanzhesi • tanzhe temple • oldest temple in beijing • day trips from beijing • buddhist temples near beijing
The Boxers
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
The Great Wall of China, Facts & Ming Dynasty
Bristling with battlements, beacons, towers and gates, the Great Wall of China was declared a World Heritage site in 1987 and attracts millions of visitors every year.
great wall of china facts • ming dynasty • great wall of china length • great wall of china from space • top attraction beijing province
Bristling with battlements, beacons, towers and gates, the Great Wall of China was declared a World Heritage site in 1987 and attracts millions of visitors every year.
great wall of china facts • ming dynasty • great wall of china length • great wall of china from space • top attraction beijing province
The Invention of the Kite in China
Kites are one of the most loved Chinese inventions, and are an important part of Chinese culture and history. Used for both fun and work, Chinese kites appeal to all ages
chinese kites • chinese inventions • ancient china • invention of the kite in china • ancient chinese kites
Kites are one of the most loved Chinese inventions, and are an important part of Chinese culture and history. Used for both fun and work, Chinese kites appeal to all ages
chinese kites • chinese inventions • ancient china • invention of the kite in china • ancient chinese kites
The Tea Ceremony
Tea is the number two drink in the world, after water, and to the Chinese, the art of preparing and serving it is of paramount importance.
chinese tea ceremony • wedding tea ceremony • serving tea • oolong tea • wulong
Tea is the number two drink in the world, after water, and to the Chinese, the art of preparing and serving it is of paramount importance.
chinese tea ceremony • wedding tea ceremony • serving tea • oolong tea • wulong
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been the centre of important events in history.
bejing • tian'anmen square • mao zedong • zhou enlai • deng xiaoping
Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been the centre of important events in history.
bejing • tian'anmen square • mao zedong • zhou enlai • deng xiaoping
Top Ten Asian Universities
A number of universities across Asia have ranked consistently amongst the best universities in the world.
top ten universities in asia • higher education in asia • tokyo university • osaka university • university of hong kong
A number of universities across Asia have ranked consistently amongst the best universities in the world.
top ten universities in asia • higher education in asia • tokyo university • osaka university • university of hong kong
Travel in Beijing
Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall of China are some of China's greatest tourist attractions. Beijing cuisine is known throughout the world.
travel in beijing • travel to beijing • travel in peking • travel to peking • forbidden city
Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall of China are some of China's greatest tourist attractions. Beijing cuisine is known throughout the world.
travel in beijing • travel to beijing • travel in peking • travel to peking • forbidden city
Make This Holiday Gift the Best Ever
Surprise someone with the travel adventure of a lifetime: exotic places, ancient history and a foreign culture all wrapped up in world famous scenery. Come to China
holiday gift • travel guides • china adventure • travel to china • special interest tourism
Surprise someone with the travel adventure of a lifetime: exotic places, ancient history and a foreign culture all wrapped up in world famous scenery. Come to China
holiday gift • travel guides • china adventure • travel to china • special interest tourism
Monuments of the Islamic World, Part II
Part II of my tour of the striking monuments of the Islamic World.
mosques • islam
Part II of my tour of the striking monuments of the Islamic World.
mosques • islam
Motives for Imperialism in the 19th Century
By 1900 few areas of Africa and Asia remained independent of European and U.S. control and influence as the motives for imperialism compelled the exploitation of nations.
motives for imperialism • commerce and imperialism • christianity and imperialism • british imperial goals • the white man's burden
By 1900 few areas of Africa and Asia remained independent of European and U.S. control and influence as the motives for imperialism compelled the exploitation of nations.
motives for imperialism • commerce and imperialism • christianity and imperialism • british imperial goals • the white man's burden
The Symbols and Meanings of Colours
Colours have a big impact on feelings and behaviour. Red and yellow are interpreted as warm colours, while green and blue are cool colours.
the symbols and meanings of colours • colours and psychology • colours impact on feelings and behaviour • a colour that brings good luck • psychology of colors
Colours have a big impact on feelings and behaviour. Red and yellow are interpreted as warm colours, while green and blue are cool colours.
the symbols and meanings of colours • colours and psychology • colours impact on feelings and behaviour • a colour that brings good luck • psychology of colors
Surnames in China are Useful Common Words
One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
Triad Folklore
The association of secret societies known as the Triads is the world's largest loosely-knit criminal enterprise.
taiwan • china • chiang kai shek • sun yat-sen • mao zedong
The association of secret societies known as the Triads is the world's largest loosely-knit criminal enterprise.
taiwan • china • chiang kai shek • sun yat-sen • mao zedong
Women of the Traditional Family in China
By analyzing Chinese characters which relate to "women", such as "mother," "wife" and "sister," the traditional role of Chinese women in the family can be understood.
woman • women • tradition • chinese • traditional
By analyzing Chinese characters which relate to "women", such as "mother," "wife" and "sister," the traditional role of Chinese women in the family can be understood.
woman • women • tradition • chinese • traditional
Burning Down the House - Part II
Here's a final look at the Three Gorges Dam, complete with some items that should get you thinking about archaeology, history, the environment and more.
three gorges dam • irrigation • hydrology • archaeology • ba
Here's a final look at the Three Gorges Dam, complete with some items that should get you thinking about archaeology, history, the environment and more.
three gorges dam • irrigation • hydrology • archaeology • ba
Tragedy in the Three Gorges
An "introductory briefing" regarding the crisis and controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam Project underway at Sandouping, China.
three gorges • dam • watershed • yangtze • river
An "introductory briefing" regarding the crisis and controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam Project underway at Sandouping, China.
three gorges • dam • watershed • yangtze • river
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