What did ancient China's entertainment consist of?

Many wealthy people in the latter dynasties of Ancient China enjoyed to read for entertainment. Poetry was very important throughout much of Ancient Chinese history. People would recite and write poetry for pleasure. Novels became more popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. read more

琴棋书画 Zither, chess, poetry, and painting were the four most well-known entertainments of ancient China. Average people will just go to the market with lively streets, shops, restaurants, street performance, fortune telling, brothel, opera house, gambling house, massage, and sometimes festival and martial arts competition. read more

The typical pack of cards contained 30 cards. The cards had suits and values. The Ancient Chinese developed a wide variety of card games that they played using these cards. Literature Many wealthy people in the latter dynasties of Ancient China enjoyed to read for entertainment. Poetry was very important throughout much of Ancient Chinese history. read more

Many of the modern games originated in China thousands of years ago. Back then, noble Chinese ladies and gentlemen played games and had various kinds of Ancient Chinese Entertainment. read more