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The Five Sacred Mountains

The “Five Great Mountains” is the collective term for the five major mountains in traditional Chinese culture. They are a combination of ancient folk mountain deity reverence, the concept of the five elements, and the imperial tradition of hunting and offering...

Grasshopper by the wild wall

Also known as grasshoppers, they were once the pets of emperors and are beloved by modern Beijing residents. In winter, when you’re sitting on a bus, you’ll occasionally hear the sound of grasshoppers. In summer, they can be found in the alleyways and courtyards....