Chinese Architecture

This work, which describes Chinese architecture within its five-thousand-year development, ranging from roofs to doors, from gardens to halls, contains detailed and extremely interesting information about the most colorful part of the country's culture.

- Ancient cities and capital construction
- Palace structures reflecting imperial power
- The magnificent style of the Great Wall of China
- City walls, gates and pagodas
- Temple and tomb architecture
- Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and the architectural influence of religions
- The unique beauty of Chinese gardens
- Architectural culture of minority nationalities
- Western influence in Chinese architecture
- Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Hong Kong and urban planning

Especially with the Reform and Opening-up policy that began in 1978, the appearance of cities changed rapidly, and architectural styles became much more diverse. Today, achieving a natural harmony of contemporary style and ethnic flair is the most important theme of modern Chinese architecture.