all types of hanfu

There are many foreign tourists traveling to China during the May Day holiday. Recently, there have been more foreign tourists in Shanghai, whether in famous scenic spots or in the streets. What new experiences have they had in Shanghai? The Shanghai Tower has an above-ground building height of more than 600 meters, making it the tallest building in China. Climbing up to the 118th floor of the sightseeing hall, you can overlook the city scenery, so it has become one of the must-check-out items for many Chinese and foreign tourists when they come to Shanghai. This German inbound tour group of more than 20 people has just finished visiting the Shanghai Tower. They spent a total of 18 days in China during this trip, visiting many cities such as Beijing, Xi'an, and Chengdu. Shanghai was the last stop of their trip to China. Zhang Yongxiang, the German tour leader of a Shanghai travel agency: Our itinerary in Shanghai included Yuyuan Old Town, Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Center, the Bund, Nanjing Road, etc., all of which were very beautiful. In Shanghai, in addition to visiting popular attractions such as the Bund and Shanghai Center, some unique cultural experiences are also popular with…

Hanfu, the traditional attire of the Han Chinese, also known as "Yiguan," "Yishang," or "Hanzhuang," embodies the essence of China as a "country of rites and etiquette" and "a land of splendid culture." It carries the remarkable craftsmanship and aesthetics of Chinese dyeing, weaving, and embroidery, inheriting over 30 items of intangible cultural heritage and protected Chinese arts and crafts. Hanfu "began with the Yellow Emperor and reached its peak with Yao and Shun," originating from the coronation attire of the Yellow Emperor. Later, during the Zhou Dynasty and the reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it underwent modifications and became standardized, eventually establishing a complete system. Subsequently, each successive dynasty in the Huaxia region followed the Zhou and Han traditions in inheriting Han attire as a national matter, leading to the inclusion of a section on chariots and attire in the Twenty-Four Histories. "The Yellow Emperor, Yao, and Shun wore garments to govern the world, enhancing their authority derived from the heavens," indicating that the form of the upper garment and lower attire was determined by divine will and thus held sacred. Similar to the term "Hanren" (Han people), the meaning of the character "Han" in…

Understanding the Cultural Beauty Behind the Hanfu Craze The rising popularity of Hanfu in society not only indicates people's admiration for its beautiful styles but also represents their recognition of the traditional culture it embodies. However, when some non-standard or historically unfounded Hanfu becomes popular in real life, people may mistakenly view it as a window to understanding traditional culture, leading to misconceptions. With its elegant flowing skirts, graceful feathered garments, and delicate silk jackets, Hanfu-clad individuals can be frequently seen nowadays in streets, parks, and malls. Hanfu has become an essential attire for many photography sessions, film productions, and cultural events. In a broad sense, Hanfu refers to the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group, encompassing a variety of styles that have evolved over time by absorbing elements from other ethnic costumes. Narrowly defined, Hanfu refers to the clothing system represented by the central plains of the Han Dynasty, inheriting the diverse clothing culture of the Eastern Zhou period, such as the curved hem of Chu clothing, the high collar of Qin clothing, and the back-opening hem of Qi clothing. The stable form of Hanfu was established during the Han Dynasty and has since accompanied the dissemination of…