Together with European architecture and Arabian architecture, ancient Chinese architecture is an important component of the system of world architecture. During its long development, it gradually formed into a style which featured timberwork combining stone carving, rammed earth construction, bucket arch buildings and many other techniques. Industrious Chinese laboring people created many architectural miracles such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City and the Mausoleum of the First Qin 
Emperor.
Features: The most significant characteristic of ancient Chinese architecture is the use of timber framework. Paintings and carvings were added to the architectural work to make it more beautiful and attractive.
Architecture Styles: There were many different styles of Ancient Chinese architecture such as Buddhist architecture, Islam mosques, Taoist architecture, Chinese temples, Imperial architecture, garden architecture and general architecture. All of them are unique and equally 
exquisite.
Architecture and Culture: Architecture and culture are closely related to each other. Many architectural buildings contain cultural connotations. The cultural facts will help people better understand the structure and the design of architecture such as Fengshui and Paifang.
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Travelers' Voices on Ancient Chinese Architecture
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Oct. 12,2009 22:35 Reply
Mr.haddad(India) said:
this is quite good info
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Aug. 26,2009 08:41 Reply
Ms.LI(China) said:
the information is right but too simple.and u can still visit the mud brick houses today in China,not in cities but in small villages.i'm a Chinese architecture student,glad to tell u more:)
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Aug. 25,2009 20:58 Reply
Mr.leim said:
they used to make there houses out of mud bricks
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Jun. 1,2009 18:33 Reply
Mr.Fedrick(U.S.A.) said:
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Apr. 2,2009 11:43 Reply
Ms.samantha(lewiston) said:
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Apr. 1,2009 08:35 Reply
Ms.Annie(USA) said:
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Mar. 1,2009 00:11 Reply
Mr.hippo(new zealant) said:
where are the mud brick houses??
Mar. 22,2009 20:50
Mr.Ken(United States) replied:
You're Looking for those? Ther'e ancient! unless you mean old mud brick walls inside the Great Wall of China!
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Mar. 10,2009 19:28 Reply
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Mar. 8,2009 21:39 Reply
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Feb. 14,2009 17:54 Reply
Ms.Balmaz said:
Ive been to China and your information is dead on what our tour guide said!