Architecture of China

Architecture of China

While mentioning about the Architecture of China, what really strike our mind are its rich heritage treasures that the region boasts of. China is scattered with many architectural buildings, palaces, and historical sights significant for its intricate designs. The word palace, which is referred as 'gong' in the Chinese language, is a unique example of Architecture of China. The primitive palace of Qianqinggong known as the Palace of Heavenly Purity where the Qing emperor resided, within the Forbidden City, served as a exceptional part of the Chinese architecture.

While thinking about the Architecture of China, one would surely visit the Number "Nine" and Imperial Buildings of China. The ancient palace in China is constituted with 9 courtyards with an example being the Temple of Confucius in Qufu. Do visit the Shandong Province a beautiful architectural complex that belongs several imperial belonging of ancient times. The symbols of Dragon and Phoenix are generally used as the basic design for any architectural construction. While speaking about pavilions, one of the largest and noted one is the Summer Palace in China. This pre historic building is wonderfully designed with ancient architecture and is majestically painted. The name of this pavilion is Kuoruting (the Pavilion of Expanse) that is known for its open green landscape. Apart from this, Tai is a wonderful architectural structure, which stands for an elevated porch comprising of a flat top. These tai's are usually made of earth, stone and brick. A wonderful example of unique Chinese architecture of Storeyed Pavilion is Guanyinge of Dulesi Temple situated in the Jixian County within the Hebei Province.

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