Neolithic and early antiquity
Chinese civilizations and cultures developed in the plains along China's numerous rivers that emptied into Bohai and See more

Bilateral symmetry
An important feature in Chinese architecture is its emphasis on articulation and bilateral symmetry, which there signifies balance. These are found everywhere in Chinese architecture, from palace complexes … See more

Chinese urban planning is based on fengshui geomancy and the well-field system of land division, both used since the Neolithic age. The basic well-field diagram is overlaid with the luoshu, a magic square divided into 9 sub-squares, and linked with … See more

Vernacular Chinese architecture shows variations related to local terrain and climate. See more

The types of Chinese architecture may relate to the use of the structures, such as whether they were built for royals, commoners, or the religious.
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Materials and history
Wood was typically utilised as a primary building material. Also, Chinese culture holds that life … See more

Chinese classifications for architecture include:
• 亭 (Chinese: 亭; pinyin: Tíng) ting (Chinese pavilions See more