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Jun Ware
Basic Introduction to Jun WareJun ware is one of the five famous kiln types of the Song Dynasty, a precious traditional porcelain craft of the Han nationality, and is known as a national treasure. It is renowned worldwide for its unique glaze transformation art and has long been hailed with the saying "Gold has a price, but Jun ware is priceless" and "A fortune is not worth a piece of Jun ware." It is a unique national treasure porcelain from Shenhoushen Town, Yuzhou City, Henan Province. With its primitive shape, exquisite craftsmanship, complex glaze formula, and the magical glaze transformation that yields myriad colors from a single color, along with the ever-changing patterns and colors resembling lakes, mountains, clouds, mists, people, beasts, flowers, birds, insects, and fish, it is acclaimed as the top of China's "Five Great Porcelains." After the founding of the People's Republic of China, under the direct care of Premier Zhou Enlai, work began on the restoration of Jun ware firing techniques, leading to rapid development of Jun ware. Especially since the reform and opening up, the production techniques and quality of Jun ware have seen epochal improvements, frequently being presented as state gifts around the world.In… -
Train passengers left in awe of breathtaking golden rapeseed flower fields
Vast expanses of rapeseed fields have turned into enchanting seas of gold in many regions across China, especially central China's Hunan Province and south China's Guangdong Province, creating breathtaking scenes that bring immense pleasure to passengers traveling by train. A high-speed train crosses a bridge surrounded by lush mountains and beautiful rapeseed fields. (Photo/Yu Lan) Vast fields of brilliant rapeseed flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, creating a dazzling golden patchwork set against emerald green rice paddies, quaint villages with white walls and red-tiled roofs, lucid waters and lush mountains. Passengers are encouraged to look out of the window to take in these ephemeral floral vistas instead of just playing with their mobile phones while aboard high-speed trains. The scenes provide fleeting but unforgettable glimpses of nature's springtime splendor as they speed through idyllic countryside landscapes. Some highly recommended routes for these fascinating sightseeing experiences include the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway linking China's capital city Beijing and Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province; the Huaihua-Hengyang railway connecting the cities of Huaihua and Hengyang in central China's Hunan Province; the Hengyang-Liuzhou railway between Hengyang city and Liuzhou city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region; the Shanghai-Kunming high-speed… -
Top 20 Must-Visit China Museums: A Journey Through History and Culture
As a country steeped in culture, history, and traditions, China has no shortage of museums that tell stories of its past, present, and future. From ancient relics to modern art, these museums are a window to the country's rich heritage and offer a glimpse into its diverse cultures. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to visit. In this article, we've rounded up the top 20 popular museums in China that are definitely worth your time and attention. 01 The Palace Museum The Palace Museum is an exceptional museum. Established in 1925, it was built on the foundations of the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties - the Forbidden City. After six hundred years of rise and fall, glory and shame, the doors to these royal palaces finally opened to the public. The Palace Museum boasts a collection that is unparalleled, it houses one of a kind artifacts within wooden structures preserved from Imperial China's largest palace complex in its entirety. 02 National Museum of China The National Museum of China is the highest institution representing the state's collection, research, display, and interpretation of artifacts that reflect…
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