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.

Forbidden City, Beijing

Badaling Great Wall, Beijing

Chinese Architecture 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.

Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou

Architecture Styles: There were many different styles of ancient Chinese architecture. All of them are unique and equally exquisite.
 Imperial Architecture
 Buddhist Architecture
 Taoist  Architecture
 Garden Architecture
 Chinese Temples
 Buddhist Temples    
 Confucius Temples
 Islam Mosques      
 Taoist Temples
 
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.
 Feng Shui
 Memorial Arch (Paifang)