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The Classic of Mountains and Seas: A World of Mythical Creatures

《山海经》:山海之间的奇兽

A fish with wings, a fox with nine tails—what else is hiding beyond the next mountain?
Read the story读故事 → Meet the Mythical Creatures认识奇兽 →
A turquoise, winged fish rising from a clear mountain pool

Journey to the West: The Adventures of the Monkey King

《西游记》:美猴王的冒险

A mischievous monkey, a magical journey, and a quest for wisdom. Read the story →
Sun Wukong at Heaven's gate

Why Did Ancient Chinese Money Have So Many Shapes?

古代的钱为什么有这么多样子?

Follow money from shells and tools to the familiar round coin. Read the story →
A child offers cowrie shells to a merchant

The Art of War: Look Before You Fight

《孙子兵法》:打仗以前,先看清楚

See how observation and preparation can matter more than rushing into a fight. Read the story →
A teacher and child compare terrain and two armies on a tabletop map

Rice Terraces: How Did People Turn a Mountain into Real-Life Minecraft 1,300 Years Ago?

梯田:1300年前,人们怎么把整座山变成现实版 Minecraft?

Discover how people and water reshaped mountains over centuries. Read the story →
Water-filled rice terraces wrapping around mountains

From Leaf to Cup: The Story of Chinese Tea

从茶树到茶杯:中国茶的故事

Follow tea leaves from the plant to the cup—and see how different teas take shape. Read the story →
Green tea leaves opening in a clear glass

The Spear and the Shield

自相矛盾

Nothing can pierce his shield. His spear can pierce anything. Can both be true? Read the story →
A puzzled seller holding a spear and shield as a child asks him a question

The Story of Dumplings

饺子的故事

A torn wrapper opens a story about family, tradition, and a familiar food. Read the story →
A family making dumplings together
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