Part Ⅰ Impression of China
Chapter 1 The Geographical Features of China
Chapter 2 World Heritage Sites in China
Chapter 3 Mega-projects in China
Part Ⅱ China in Modern Times
Chapter 4 Politics and Government
Chapter 5 The Spirit of Chinese Nation
Chapter 6 New Thoughts and New Journey
Part Ⅲ A Brief History of Ancient China
Chapter 7 Ancient China: From the Prehistoric Age to the Qin Dynasty
Chapter 8 Ancient China: From the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty
Part Ⅳ Ancient Philosophies
Chapter 9 Confucianism
Chapter 10 Great Confucian Scholars
Chapter 11 Taoism
Chapter 12 Eminent Philosophers of Taoism
Part Ⅴ Cultural Traditions and Practices
Chapter 13 Chinese Festivals
Chapter 14 Chinese Cuisine
Chapter 15 Chinese Tea Culture
Chapter 16 Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chapter 17 Chinese Martial Arts
Part Ⅵ Classical Chinese Architecture
Chapter 18 Classical Architecture in Brief
Chapter 19 Classical Gardens
Chapter 20 Buddhist Temples
Chapter 21 Tomb Architecture
Part Ⅶ Traditional Arts
Chapter 22 Calligraphy
Chapter 23 Chinese Painting
Chapter 24 Chinese Operas
Part Ⅷ Traditional Crafts
Chapter 25 Bronze Vessels
Chapter 26 Porcelain
Chapter 27 Silk and Embroidery
Chapter 28 Folk Arts
Appendix 1 A Brief Chronology of Chinese History
Appendix 2 Key Terms
Appendix 3 Keys to Exercises