Ancient Chinese architecture boasts a rich variety of styles and high levels of construction. There were residences, official buildings, palaces, temples, altars, gardens, bridges, city walls and ...

Later, with the development of architecture ... called sha (the steeple of a pagoda) by Chinese architects in ancient times. The remaining temple buildings--palaces, verandas, gateways, etc.

Scupltures are used to decorate lintels of Yongle Palace. [Photo by WANG KAIHAO/CHINA DAILY] In ancient Chinese architecture, chiwen were mostly made of pottery or wood before the time of Yongle ...

That initial trip was about exploring nature, cuisine, ancient temples, archeological sites ... or rather contemporary, architecture in China to speak of. There were only the promising first ...

and stunning architecture. Whether you are a history buff, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone in search of a peaceful escape, this ancient temple is an unforgettable experience.

In recent years, with the continuous upgrading of China's products and the acceleration of internationalization, many local specialties in China have gradually broken regional boundaries and entered ...

In ancient Chinese architecture, chiwen were mostly made of pottery or wood before the time of Yongle Palace, but the ones at the temple used a colored glaze, known as liuli, that has not faded even ...