Ryukyu Kingdom’s 500-Year Ties to Beijing’s Tongzhou District
Explore the centuries-old ties between the Ryukyu Kingdom and Beijing’s Tongzhou District, from 500 years of tribute missions to modern visits honoring shared history.
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Inside Beijing’s Hongluo Temple: A Millennium-Old Zen Sanctuary
Discover Hongluo Temple in Beijing—an ancient sanctuary founded in 338 AD. Dive into Buddhist heritage, Ming bells, Qing inscriptions, and classic architecture.
Lugou Bridge: From Flashpoint to Enduring Symbol 🌉
Discover how Beijing’s 12th-century Lugou Bridge evolved from the 1937 flashpoint that sparked the Chinese People’s War of Resistance into a protected cultural symbol of resilience.