This book intends to lead readers into the long corridor of Chinese history. There they can feel the basic course of Chinese culture starting at Huangdi and Chiyou through the period of the Qin and Han dynasties characteristic of various schools of thought to the flourishing Tang Dynasty, and appreciate the regional culture reflecting local features and charm. The book is a selected collection of essays on Chinese culture by the famous scholar Yu Qiu yu. All the essays included in the book are revised and finalized by the author himself. Reading the book, you will know how Yu Qiuyu has studied and understood Chinese traditional culture.