Siheyuan in Beijing
The courtyard houses in Beijing are representative of traditional Chinese residential architecture. They usually consist of a main room, east-west wing rooms, and inverted rooms, surrounded by a courtyard on all sides. This architectural style reflects the family system and social structure of ancient China, as well as the respect and utilization of the natural environment.
The arcade and watchtower in Guangdong
In Guangdong, arcade and watchtower are two very distinctive buildings. A arcade is a type of building along the street, with the upper part of the second floor extending above the street, forming a pedestrian walkway below, providing shade for pedestrians. Diaolou, on the other hand, is a unique building in Kaiping City, Guangdong Province. It combines its European classical style with traditional earthen houses in southern China, creating a unique rural scenery.
Hakka Tulou in Fujian
The Hakka Tulou in Fujian is a treasure of traditional Chinese residential architecture. They are mainly made of soil, wood, stone, and bamboo, and have shapes such as circular, square, and pentagonal. Tulou has complete internal facilities and functions such as fire prevention, theft prevention, and earthquake resistance, making it a gathering place for Hakka people.
Mongolian yurts in Inner Mongolia
Mongolian yurts in Inner Mongolia are a typical tent style residence, with felt yurts being the most common. The yurt has a circular pointed top, covered with one to two layers of thick felt on top and around, which is both warm and easy to disassemble and carry.
Kiln Caves in Northern Shaanxi
In northern Shaanxi, cave dwellings are the main form of residential buildings. Kilns are generally built along the mountains and underground of the Loess Plateau. Kilns are warm in winter and cool in summer, energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and are an ancient form of living on the Loess Plateau in northwest China.
Blockhouses in Xizang
Xizang's blockhouse is a kind of three or four storey high house built of stone chips, named for its shape like a blockhouse. This architectural form mainly adapts to the cold and dry climate conditions of Xizang Plateau.
Shikumen in Shanghai
The Shikumen architecture in Shanghai is a product of the combination of Chinese and Western architectural cultures. This architectural form has both the characteristics of traditional Chinese architecture, such as courtyards and courtyards, as well as the influence of Western architecture, such as porch and carved flowers.
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