# Rite of Archery

> Interactive exploration of ancient Chinese archery competition rituals. (iPhone/iPad app by Jiayuantang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rite-of-archery/id1527969843 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jiayuantang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527969845)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2020-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rite-of-archery/id1527969843/reviews.md

## What is Rite of Archery?

“Rites of the Provincial Archery Competition” (xiang she li鄉射禮) is one of the seventeen chapters of the ancient text Yi Li (Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial), a comprehensive record of the rituals that prevailed during the Zhou Dynasty, and which was compiled by followers of Confucius in the 5th century BCE. Every spring and autumn, all the provinces and districts in the State gathered the people together to practice archery. The District Officer, in his role of Host, would invite worthy officers of the gentry to participate in this special event. The teaching and practice of these rites were used as a means of educating the people, while participating officers who demonstrated both a high degree of skill and virtuous conduct in the competition could be recommended as candidates to join in the governance of the nation. 
 
The Rite of Archery Interactive APP was jointly developed by the Center of Chinese Ritual Studies of Tsinghua University and the Jia Li Hall Foundation of Hong Kong, and was produced under the art direction of Professor Jeffrey Shaw of the City University of Hong Kong. Applying the latest interactive visual technology, this APP vividly and accurately brings to life the ancient and complex rituals of the Rites of the Provincial Archery Competition, making them accessible to a wider viewing audience.

## Key features

- Interactive exploration of ancient rituals
- Vivid and accurate visual representation
- Educational content on Zhou Dynasty ceremonies
- Accessible to a wider audience
- Developed by academic institutions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete research content | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rite-of-archery/id1527969843/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 这也太简陋了

*2021-04-21*

这也太简陋了，就嵌了一段视频播放器？

## Frequently asked questions about Rite of Archery

### What is Rite of Archery about?

Rite of Archery is an interactive app that brings to life the ancient Rites of the Provincial Archery Competition from the Zhou Dynasty. It uses interactive visual technology to accurately depict these complex historical ceremonies.

### Who developed Rite of Archery?

Rite of Archery was jointly developed by the Center of Chinese Ritual Studies of Tsinghua University and the Jia Li Hall Foundation of Hong Kong, with art direction from Professor Jeffrey Shaw.

### What devices does Rite of Archery support?

Rite of Archery is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Rite of Archery?

Rite of Archery has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was Rite of Archery last updated?

The latest version of Rite of Archery was released on December 24, 2021.

### How does Rite of Archery compare to other history apps?

Rite of Archery offers a unique interactive experience focused specifically on ancient Chinese archery rituals, unlike more general history applications.

### Is Rite of Archery free to download?

Yes, Rite of Archery is available for free download.

### What is the user feedback on Rite of Archery?

Based on the available data, Rite of Archery has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.30 — 2021-12-24

UI Optimization

### 1.2.19 — 2021-04-14

1. Update part of UI and interaction.
2. Optimize the player details.
3. Solve some bugs
4. Optimize the internal shopping experience.

### 1.2.28 — 2021-03-25

1. Update part of UI and interaction.
2. Optimize the player details.
3. Solve some bugs
4. Optimize the internal shopping experience.

### 1.2.27 — 2021-03-24

1, update UI and interaction.
2. Optimize the player details.
3. fixed some bugs

### 1.2.22 — 2020-12-18

1. If the download fails, the user will be prompted if the download fails for more than 12 times.
2. The text introduction of "about us" will be out of order.
3. Other UI and interaction optimization.
4. Database playback logic optimization.
5. Other performance optimization.

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