Shijing
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Collection of ancient Chinese poetry
The Classic of Poetry, also Shijing or Shih-ching, translated variously as the Book of Songs, Book of Odes, or simply known as the Odes or Poetry, is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, comprising 305 works dating from the 11th to 7th centuries BC. It is one of the "Five Classics" traditionally said to have been edited by Confucius, and has been studied and memorized by scholars in China and neighboring countries over two millennia. It is also a rich source of chengyu that are still a part of learned discourse and even everyday language in modern Chinese. Since the Qing dynasty, its rhyme patterns have also been analysed in the study of Old Chinese phonology.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,000
- Coordinates
- 24.620, 118.424
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Shijing
In China, Shijing stands out as a small settlement. Population figures land around 4,000. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in Shijing
Culture in Shijing
(1)Shijing's culture entries include Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Shijing. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach China first, then drive or cycle into Shijing. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Shijing that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shijing known for?
- Shijing is mainly a destination for culture, set in China with around 4,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Shijing?
- You can plan around Religious Sites in Shijing. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Shijing located?
- Administratively, Shijing sits in China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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