History Chinese Stories
Read 11 history Chinese stories across A0, A1, A2, B1.
The 'Ren Zi' Curve on Zhan Tianyou's Blueprint
An engineer named Zhan Tianyou finds a clever way to build a railway through a tall mountain.
岳飞背上刺的那四个字
A story about a brave man named Yue Fei and the meaning of the words his mother tattooed on his back.
唐朝公主种下的那棵石榴树
A princess in the Tang Dynasty plants a pomegranate tree and cares for it as it grows over time.
The Dish the Emperor Left Over
An emperor shares his leftover food with a hungry boy, leading to a happy day for everyone.
The Golden Brick That The Forbidden City Craftsman Secretly Hid
A story about a skilled craftsman in the Forbidden City who makes a difficult choice to save a unique, slightly imperfect piece of work.
Names Carved on Great Wall Bricks
A story about a man named Lao Wang who made bricks for the Great Wall and why names were carved onto them.
The Nautical Chart Lost by Zheng He's Fleet
A story about a young sailor named Lin Ming who is responsible for protecting a nautical chart during Zheng He's grand voyage.
The Unfinished Chess Game on the Eve of the Xi'an Incident
A story about a young soldier and his sergeant on the night of the historic Xi'an Incident.
The Secret Table Tennis Match of 1972
A story about a secret table tennis match in 1972 that helped bridge the gap between China and the US.
圆明园那面没被烧毁的镜子
A story about a young gardener at the Old Summer Palace who protects a precious mirror during its destruction.
Why Did the Terracotta Army Artisans Disappear Overnight?
A touching story about a veteran artisan who makes a life-saving sacrifice for his apprentice as the construction of the Terracotta Army reaches its final, secret stage.