A mythical or legendary country where the people are polite, humble, and simple; first described in the 山海经shānhǎijīng as a place where people wear hats and swords and avoid conflict.
Silla
An honorary name or self-reference for the ancient Korean kingdom of 新罗xīnluó during the Tang Dynasty.
The Land of Gentlemen
The name of a traditional Chinese opera play set in the Sui and Tang dynasties
Britain
A metaphorical name for Britain used by some Chinese scholars in the late 19th century