As Genghis Khan lay dying in August 1227, he commanded his heir, Ögedei, to continue the mission of conquest. During his ...

A mural at the Shifo Temple dating to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). [Photo provided to China Daily] During the process, he ...

In 1271 Kublai Khan named his dynasty Yuan which means "origin of the universe." The Yuan dynasty in China lasted from 1279 to 1368. Kublai Khan followed a tentative policy of Sinicization, that is, ...

Since ancient times, paper decorations depicting the moon-walking Jade Rabbit, as well as figurines of the Rabbit God, have ...

An outstanding strategist and statesman, he was known as Emperor Tai Zu, founding emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. The period from the late 12th to the early 13th centuries saw strengthened economic ...

Festival, Chinese around the world eat the miniature molded and filled cakes to wish their families wealth and happiness ...

These days, fewer and fewer children walk around their neighbourhoods carrying lanterns in the shape of dragons, fish or ...

From Viking-era fortresses to lava-carved landscapes, here's our pick of the best new UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024 ...

Beijing had been the capital of the preceding Yuan Dynasty. The food in the Yuan palace had been influenced by the Mongolian flavorings. The food in the Ming palace, however, was mainly that of ...

Returning home and family reunions carried particular importance at this year's gala. Li Weibo, a 93-year-old veteran from ...

The Society for Song, Yuan, and Conquest Dynasty Studies is an international society committed to the encouragement of the study of Chinese—as well as Jürchen, Khitan, Tangut, and Mongol—history, ...

Take a look at the most luxurious mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2024, featuring opulent designs and exclusive flavours ...