Articles written by Christopher Evan Hearne

The Mogao Caves near Dunhuang are a storehouse of Buddhist cave art, an ancient center of religious activity and home to the famous Sleeping Buddha.

May 11, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Chinese Cultural Revolution was a time of instability in China. Red Guards spread chaos across the country and political infighting was endemic.

May 7, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Emperor Hongwu (or Zhu Yuanzhang) lived as a farmer, wandering monk and rebel leader and eventually become the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

May 7, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Starting in 1978, Deng Xiaoping's reforms opened the Chinese economy and were the major causes of China's economic growth.

May 6, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Minzu University of China is the best ethnic university in China. It has outstanding programs in areas like dance, ethnic studies and Chinese language studies.

Apr 29, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.

Apr 29, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Non-Chinese Mongols ruled China and ushered in many changes and reforms during their short-lived Yuan Dynasty.

Apr 27, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

How to find employment in China is a question many people are asking lately. Luckily it is still possible for foreigners to find work in China.

Apr 23, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Online Chinese lessons are the best option for busy people to learn on their own schedule and at their own pace

Apr 19, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall of China are some of China's greatest tourist attractions. Beijing cuisine is known throughout the world.

Apr 18, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Tang Dynasty was golden age in China. Art, philosophy, literature and technology all flourished during this period. International trade grew along the Silk Road.

Apr 16, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Republic of China, led by the Nationalist Party, took power shortly after the end of the Qing Dynasty. It ruled China through WWII.

Apr 15, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Qin Dynasty was the first to unify China and Qin Shi Huang was China's first emperor. The history of the Qin Dynasty is the beginning of a unified China.

Apr 15, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Warring States Period was a time of conflict and as well as growth throughout ancient China. Various states and schools of thought fought for supremacy.

Apr 14, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Sichuan is a beautiful Chinese province. From Chengdu and Leshan to Jiuzhaigou and Emei Mountain, travelling in Sichuan is a great way to spend a vacation in China.

Apr 14, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

China is home to a wide variety of different dialects. Many Chinese dialects have many differences and are usually mutually unintelligible.

Apr 13, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday during which Chinese clean their ancestors' graves and offer prayers for the dead.

Apr 4, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.

Mar 22, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

A Chinese ghost marriage (also called a "spirit marriage") is a fascinating tradition in which the husband, the wife, or both are no longer living.

Mar 6, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Hiking Mount Emei is a chance to get a glimpse of Buddhism in China. Visiting Buddhist temples on Mount Emei and enjoying the natural scenery is a great travel plan.

Mar 4, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Hillary of Clinton's first overseas trip involved a trip to four countries of Asia - Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and China.

Feb 25, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Tones, Chinese characters and textbooks can bring a lot of frustrations to students. Students need useful advice when studying Chinese.

Feb 19, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Often overlooked by typical travelers, Ningxia offers cultural, desert and Silkroad tourism that is off the beaten China-tourism path.

Feb 19, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

In the first half of the 20th century, the Chinese Communists and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Party fought a bitter civil war. This is known as the Chinese Civil War.

Feb 13, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Traveling by train in China is an essential part of any budget China trip. The four classes on Chinese trains are very different and affect your trip greatly.

Feb 8, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne