China Discovery - Ancient Architecture - Brief Intro

   The Hall of Harmony in the Forbidden City

Ancient Chinese architecture enjoys a long history and great achievements, and created many architectural miracles such as the Great Wall. In the process of its development, superior architectural techniques and artistic design were combined to make unique Chinese architecture be one of the three greatest architectural systems.

   Drum Tower - a unique architecture of Dong minority.

◇ Features: present Chinese timber framework and painting which are basic characteristics of Chinese architecture.

◇ Architecture styles: feature characteristics and charms of: Imperial architecture, Religious architecture (Taoist, Buddhist), Garden architecture and General architecture(Hutong ,Siheyuan).

   Clinquant rooftop of the buildings in Potala, Tibet

There is always deep relation between Architecture and Culture: It is certain you will learn some cultural facts in so-called Architectural culture in Fengshui and so-called Cultural architecture in Paifang.

Source: Travel China Guide