The Guqin is a seven strings zither with bass silk strings, played with an astonishing technique made of glissandos, open strings and harmonics. Here played by master Pui-Yuen Lui. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8F0G4QEQYg #rareandstrangeinstruments | Rare And Strange Instruments

Wu Na, an award-winning Chinese modern Guqin artist and educator, amazed audiences with a fascinating Guqin performance during the "Journey through Civilizations" launch ceremony. #Guqin #music #China #culture | CGTN America

102K views · 593 reactions | Guqin has existed for over 3,000 years and represents China's foremost solo musical instrument tradition. This video shows how Chinese artisans make this unique instrument. #TrendinginChina | Xi's Moments | Facebook

Guqin is a seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the #zither family. ‘Gu’ means ancient and with a 3000-year-old history, it’s been favored by scholars and the literati and is associated with the ancient philosophy of #Confucianism. Recently, youngsters have taken a liking to it as a means of relieving stress and relaxing. | China Daily

112 reactions · 4 comments | ✨See beautiful China, feel dynamic Guqin. Guqin culture is known for its long history in China enduring over 3,000 years. Musician Zhang Zisheng can not only play the Guqin, but also make it. He is an interpreter of the instrument.❤️ There is a poetic quality to his "Running Water", that is played in Guqin. #beautifulChina #CNPC | CNPC | Facebook

39 reactions | The guqin is an ancient Chinese musical instrument, its history stretching back into the mists of China’s past. When Sui Yiyang first heard guqin music, he was fascinated by its magical sound. Deciding there and then to become a guqin maker, Sui Yiyang learned the necessary skills from ancient records and western techniques. Check out the elaborate efforts involved in the making of this ancient instrument. | CGTN Documentary | Facebook