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FUJIAN, CHINA – OCTOBER 11, 2023: Deyuan Ancestral Temple(Deyuantang) at Taxia Village in Fujian Tulou(Nanjing) Scenic Area.
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Wufeng Lin family garden with elegant mansion and classic Chinese garden architectures in Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan
Memorial archway of Nansha Tianhou Palace in Guangzhou(广州南沙天后宫牌坊)
black and white peacock sculpture on the roof top
Old roof of Chinese temple at the Temple in Chengdu , China
Architectural details at the Summer Palace, complex of imperial Chinese gardens and palaces in Beijing, China on 20 April 2024
The Lime Plaster Reliefs at The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, a masterpiece of Lingnan (southern Chinese) architecture, are one of the most remarkable features of this historic site. Dating back to the late Qing Dynasty (1894), these intricate sculptures adorn the rooftops, eaves, gables, and doorways of the ancestral hall, showcasing the pinnacle of traditional Cantonese craftsmanship.\nCrafted from a durable mixture of ‌lime, clay, straw, and crushed shells‌, the reliefs are molded into vivid three-dimensional scenes and patterns. Artisans employed techniques passed down through generations to create these works, which were then painted with ‌mineral-based pigments‌ to achieve their vibrant, long-lasting colors. The themes of the reliefs reflect ‌traditional Chinese culture‌ and ‌Lingnan regional identity‌, These designs not only beautify the architecture but also convey moral teachings and blessings for the clan’s descendants.\nBeyond their artistic value, the reliefs also serve a practical purpose: their raised structures help ‌protect the building from moisture‌ and sunlight, demonstrating the ingenuity of Lingnan architectural design.\nRecognized as a ‌National Intangible Cultural Heritage‌, these reliefs embody the fusion of art, philosophy, and craftsmanship in late imperial China. Today, they remain a testament to Guangzhou’s cultural legacy, attracting visitors worldwide to marvel at their intricate beauty and symbolic depth.
Buildings in Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou, Shandong Province, China
Partial roof of traditional Chinese temple architecture
Mythical Animals on the Chinese Roof. (Photo is taken in Xuanwu Mountain, Jieshi, Lufeng, Shanwei City, Guangdong Province, China)
Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, China
Traditional Chinese Ceramic bird sculpture on temple roof
Old chinese script in the Yellow Crane Tower, a traditional Chinese tower located in Wuhan. The current structure was built from 1981 to 1985, but the tower has existed in various forms from as early as AD 223. The current Yellow Crane Tower is 51.4 m and is situated on Snake Hill.
Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province-Garden Scenery
The roofs of traditional temples
Haikou, China - March 21, 2012:
The Tiangong Pavilion of the Jingtu Temple in Ying County, Shanxi Province, a historical building in China, Asia.
Chongqing, China - March 16, 2018: Fengdu is a famous ghost town. A tourist attraction based on the Chinese folklore concept of the afterlife.
Retro corridor in sunny days
Weihai, Shandong / China - Bliss Bodhisattva
Low angle view of Yellow Crane Tower, a traditional Chinese tower located in Wuhan. The current structure was built from 1981 to 1985, but the tower has existed in various forms from as early as AD 223. The current Yellow Crane Tower is 51.4 m and is situated on Snake Hill.
Foshan Ancestral Temple in Foshan city, China
detail of a roof of a buddhist temple in Shenzhen China
These are golden decoration on a temple roof.
Roof tiles of Chinese ancient buildings
Shanghai, China - May 31, 2018: China classical architecture in Yu Garden, Shanghai, China
Traditional Chinese building local decoration and wood carving in the front of trhe building.
The First Yellow River Pavilion, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province
Modern urban architecture in Chengdu on sunny days
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