Jinshanling Section, Great Wall of China, Near Beijing, China Photographic Print
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Chinese civilisation is the oldest on earth, with continuous records dating back nearly 5,000 years. It has also been the most advanced, influencing the culture of its neighbouring countries, such as Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, particularly through writing, religion, and government.
The major philosophies and religions embraced by China were Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. China was the home of Taoism and Confucianism, which were created between 600 and 400 BC, while the more conventional religion of Buddhism came to China from India in the first century and became the most popular religion.
The philosophy of Taoism and the concept of yin and yang can be found in Chinese medicine, astrology, and martial arts. Its influence in New Age thought can be seen through the popularity of tai chi, acupuncture, qigong, feng shui, and Chinese herbal medicine.
Ancient China was ruled by emperors during different dynasties. A patron of Taoism and the earliest emperor of China was the Yellow Emperor, who is thought to be the ancestor of all Chinese people. There were many inventions made during his rule that brought civilization to China. These included a calendar, the flute, and the characters used in Chinese writing. He is most famous for being the founder of Chinese medicine.
The Great Wall of China stretches from east to west of northern China, and was built to protect the country from invaders. The vast size of China, the Great Wall, and its philosophical and religious beliefs turned China into a very isolated and mysterious country. However, this helped to preserve the unique Chinese wisdom, philosophy, and culture that was later to be shared with the rest of the world.
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