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FUJIAN, CHINA – OCTOBER 11, 2023: Deyuan Ancestral Temple(Deyuantang) at Taxia Village in Fujian Tulou(Nanjing) Scenic Area.

black and white peacock sculpture on the roof top

Wufeng Lin family garden with elegant mansion and classic Chinese garden architectures in Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan

Traditional Chinese building local decoration and wood carving in the front of trhe building.

Architectural details at the Summer Palace, complex of imperial Chinese gardens and palaces in Beijing, China on 20 April 2024

Memorial archway of Nansha Tianhou Palace in Guangzhou(广州南沙天后宫牌坊）

Temple in Kunming (China)More images of same photographer in lightbox:

Taken in the Temple of Heaven Park, Beijing, China

Buildings in Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou, Shandong Province, China

Mythical Animals on the Chinese Roof. (Photo is taken in Xuanwu Mountain, Jieshi, Lufeng, Shanwei City, Guangdong Province, China)

Old roof of Chinese temple at the Temple in Chengdu , China

Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province-Garden Scenery

$The Lime Plaster Reliefs at The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, a masterpiece of Lingnan (southern Chinese) architecture, are one of the most remarkable features of this historic site. Dating back to the late Qing Dynasty (1894), these intricate sculptures adorn the rooftops, eaves, gables, and doorways of the ancestral hall, showcasing the pinnacle of traditional Cantonese craftsmanship.\nCrafted from a durable mixture of ‌lime, clay, straw, and crushed shells‌, the reliefs are molded into vivid three-dimensional scenes and patterns. Artisans employed techniques passed down through generations to create these works, which were then painted with ‌mineral-based pigments‌ to achieve their vibrant, long-lasting colors. The themes of the reliefs reflect ‌traditional Chinese culture‌ and ‌Lingnan regional identity‌, These designs not only beautify the architecture but also convey moral teachings and blessings for the clan’s descendants.\nBeyond their artistic value, the reliefs also serve a practical purpose: their raised structures help ‌protect the building from moisture‌ and sunlight, demonstrating the ingenuity of Lingnan architectural design.\nRecognized as a ‌National Intangible Cultural Heritage‌, these reliefs embody the fusion of art, philosophy, and craftsmanship in late imperial China. Today, they remain a testament to Guangzhou’s cultural legacy, attracting visitors worldwide to marvel at their intricate beauty and symbolic depth.$

Chongqing, China - March 16, 2018: Fengdu is a famous ghost town. A tourist attraction based on the Chinese folklore concept of the afterlife.

Beijing Temple of Heaven, Chinese traditional style architectural decoration

The architectural landscape of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, China

Traditional Chinese Ceramic bird sculpture on temple roof

Chinese style temple roof under blue sky

The Mukden Palace or Shenyang Gugong , also known as the Shenyang Imperial Palace, is the former imperial palace of the early Qing dynasty of China.

The Tiangong Pavilion of the Jingtu Temple in Ying County, Shanxi Province, a historical building in China, Asia.

Shanghai, China - May 31, 2018: China classical architecture in Yu Garden, Shanghai, China

The First Yellow River Pavilion, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

Painted clay sculptures of Fenyang Taifu Temple in Fenyang City, Shanxi Province, China

These are golden decoration on a temple roof.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, an Ancient water town and tourist site with waterways, old buildings in Qingpu, Shanghai China

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