This book focuses on the connotation, composition, evolution, history, basic types, geographical environment, characteristics and inherent spirits of Chinese traditional culture. It explains the traditional Chinese thought and cultural identity and systematically introduces the Chinese art, folk culture, architecture, religion and science & technology, and cultural exchange between China and other countries. Against this background, the author puts forward the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture in the globalized world. This book can be used as a teaching material for general education in colleges and universities, and also as basic readers for those who are interested in traditional Chinese culture.