It was the morning of an early autumn day. Qiao Zhengquan, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage Emei Sect of Martial Arts, showed up at the Baoguo Temple of Emei Mountain, Sichuan as usual ...

In multiple novels written by Chinese ­martial arts novelist Jin Yong, there is an Emei Sect which is known for its almost all-female disciples who are skilled in an array of unique martial arts ...

Emeishan (AFP) – In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering.

Duan (left) and Liu Qiao demonstrating their martial art movements at the Zhongfei temple in Emeishan. Photo: ADEK BERRY/AFP IN FRONT of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully ...

In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering. Chinese martial arts ...

Founding member Duan said her generation "loves being independent and free-spirited" Duan Ruru (L), a founding member of the Emei Kung Fu Girls, and Liu Qiao demonstrate their martial arts movements ...

In a mythical Eastern realm, Emei Sect leader Shen Gui Daoren and the Jiuyi Goddess join forces to lead the righteous in a fierce battle against demonic forces. Guided by the power of Emei martial ...

Duan Ruru (left), a founding member of the Emei Kung Fu Girls, and Liu Qiao demonstrating their martial art movements at the Zhongfei temple in Emeishan, China. (AFP pic) In front of a secluded temple ...