According to Chinese legend, there was a female warrior named Hua Mulan who joined the army to fight in place of her father. Mulan was reputed to be a very brave woman who disguised herself as a man and fought in combat for 12 years. She has become an iconic heroine in Chinese and western […]
Ancient China has many, many stories and legends to speak about its history and culture. The colorful history is all the more beautiful because it portrays Chinese girls as heroines of many different tales and legends. In these stories you will have a glimpse into the ever colorful periods of ancient China. The most well […]
All the ancient civilizations of the world are full of myths and legend and China is no exception. The Chinese legends are replete with the tales of super human characters and their deeds – both men and women. Among the ancient Chinese beauties, probably the most beloved are the four beautiful women who exercised great […]
The ‘Qipao’ is probably the most recognized lady dress of China. The Qipao originated from the Qing dynasty when the Manchu dress was first worn by Chinese women. It was a simple women’s dress made up of two pieces of cloth cut to conform to the body, and includes slits at the sides for easy […]
Chinese history not only gave significance to women of Chinese beauty and intelligence, the Chinese people also gave meaning to the contributions of several women who engaged themselves in the most humble profession- prostitution. These women not only exemplified the real essence of beauty, they also served a pivotal role to change Chinese history. Liu […]
Historically, matchmakers in China were asked not about the beauty of a Chinese woman but about the size of the feet of the Chinese girl. It is in this case where size does matter – small size that is. The Chinese of olden times consider the size of the feet as the measurement of laziness. […]