Xiangdao, or the Art of Incense, is the refined expression of the longstanding traditional Chinese art of living. It was once popular among the ancient Chinese gentry, scholars and literati. Through the processes of incense appreciation, sensory engagement, incense presentation skills, and incense cultivation practices, Xiangdao allows practitioners to experience a higher level of personal cultivation and life understanding. Incense not only nourishes the nose with its fragrance, but also cultivates the body and mind. It can also purify the air, treat ailments, and nourish the spirit and life. During the Dragon Boat Festival, it is a common Chinese folk custom to hang incense sachets and wear artemisia on one's person. The human affinity for incense is an innate quality. Incense can stimulate the spiritual intellect through its pleasing aromas, regulate breathing, open the senses, and harmonize the body and mind - its applications are boundless. The codified practice of Chinese Xiangdao took form during the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD). Excavated artifacts indicate that the ancient Chinese already recognized the limitations of single-ingredient incense, leading to the development of blended incense compositions. The "four-hole incense burner" from that era showcases how incense was already an integral part of life. The Chinese art of incense was passed down until the late Qing Dynasty, culminating in the renowned Xuande incense burner. However, it began to decline following the Opium Wars and China's weakening national power. Some incense masters took refuge in Hong Kong and Taiwan, preserving the tradition. After China's reform and opening up, Chinese Xiangdao has seen a resurgence, with more people participating. Masters like Shi Deyi and Xu Tinghui have been instrumental in reviving ancient Han and Tang Dynasty incense practices, including traditional attire, tools, and rituals.