2. Kun Opera, is listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001. Due to its influence on other Chinese theatre forms, it is known as the "teacher" or "mother" of a hundred operas, including Peking Opera.

 

3. "The best duck under heaven"–Emperor Shun's comment on Chenzhou duck.

 

4. Nuo Dance (Demon-exorcising Dance), an endangered ancient opera, is a "living fossil" for studying the witchcraft of Jingchu area.

 

5. Jiahe Wedding Songs have applied for national intangible heritage conservation projects.

 

6.  Houses in southern Hunan represent a unique style of ancient Chinese architecture.

 

7.  Ancient bridges in Southern Hunan. Scattered on the landscape of Chenzhou, these ancient Pavilion Bridges with eleven categories and a unique structure, are deemed as a Pavilion Bridge Museum in China.

 

8. Chenzhou silver carving boasts unique techniques, rich contents, and a long history of 1,500 years.

 

9.  Chenzhou is known as the home of oil-tea camellia.

 

10.  Patchwork embroidery in Chenzhou is a special folk art.

 

11.  Clay sculpture is larger than life.

 

12.   Linwu straw mat dating back to the Ming Dynasty boasts a history of over 600 years.

 

13.   Writing brushes made up of rabbit fur were common presents bestowed by writers on each other during the Tang Dynasty.

 

14.   Forging in Southern Hunan boasts superb techniques and forging in Jiahe is especially famous.

 

15.   Time-honored paper cutting in Southern Hunan is a combination of carving and cutting.

 

16.   Bamboo and root carving in Southern Hunan is known for its unique techniques and abundant resources.

 

17. The time-honored custom of  "story-playing" is known for its distinctive flavor and it is especially popular in Yizhang.

 

18. The dance of Burning Incense Dragon is particularly popular in Rucheng.

 

19. Yongxing is known for the Ancient Zhouli Feast.

 

20. Jiahe Chenzhou boasts intensive development of forging brands.

 

21. To carve or not to carve, that's a question. Stone carving of Southern Hunan is known for its freestyle, profoundness and mysteriousness.

 

22. Purse Dishes, a specialty in Chenzhou, is one of the most touching meals in China. Originated from the Tang Dynasty, Purse Dishes were made by wives who wrapped "loyalty, filial piety, honesty and integrity" in the dishes sent to their demoted husbands.

 

23. Chenzhou is not only China's smelting town but also China's capital of silver.

 

24. An' ren of Chenzhou boasts the liveliest Vernal Equinox Day in China.

 

25.  Yongxing Down Lantern Festival is the most spectacular and most popular one during the Lantern Festival in China.

 

26. Known as the home of non-ferrous metals and endowed with a well-developed water system, Chenzhou is one of  the best places in China to admire wonder stones. It is also known as the capital of mineral crystals in China because of its rich resources, prominent stone types and creative carving.

 

Other folk culture /craftwork in Chenzhou includes pebble carving, bronze sculpture, shadow engraving, brick carving, miniature carving, print, knife calligraphy, festive lantern, Xiang Opera, Qi Opera, Dui Zi Diao Opera, shadow play and so on.