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Waiting by a Stump: Do Not Mistake Luck for Law
How many rabbits will run into your tree if you just wait? What does this idiom mock?
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Mending the Fold After the Sheep Is Lost: Is It Too Late?
Fixing the pen only after the sheep escape - is it too late? This idiom is about timely remedy.
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Drawing a Snake and Adding Legs: The Lesson of Overdoing It
How an ancient drinking contest became the byword for overdoing things.
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Li Bai: The "Poet Immortal" Who Wrote the Moon into Verse
How wild was Li Bai? Why does everyone know Jing Ye Si? How to best enjoy his poems.
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Qu Yuan: Dragon Boat Festival and the Eternal Poet
Who was Qu Yuan? Why is Dragon Boat Festival tied to him? A poet love for his homeland.
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The Terracotta Army: Secrets of the Underground Legion
How were 8,000 warriors made? How stunning is Pit One? The Xi an must-visit.
history
The Great Wall: Ten Thousand Li of Brick and Stone
How long is the Wall? Who built it? The best sections for visitors.
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Chinese Opera: Beyond Peking Opera
Kunqu, Yu, Yue, Huangmei... an introduction to Chinese opera beyond Peking.
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Chinese Gardens: Wisdom of Living by Water and Rock
Why are Suzhou gardens world heritage? Reading borrowed views, rockery and water.
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Chinese Calligraphy: The Aesthetics of Brush and Ink
What are the four treasures? How to appreciate calligraphy? A beginner first lesson.
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Chinese Kung Fu: From Shaolin to Tai Chi
Shaolin, Wudang, Tai Chi, Wing Chun - schools of Chinese martial arts and where to experience them.
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China High-Speed Rail: The World Leading Land Flight
350 km/h and on time to the minute - the full guide to riding China high-speed rail.
