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Elements of ancient eastern architecture in China

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Close up of Chinese red door

Decorative red and gold Chinese door pattern.

The Baipu Temple, 2 hours drive-way from the city center, is hidden between mountains and forests and was built in the early Liao Dynasty, about 900 years ago. The surroundings are beautiful, but what brings the most attention are the temple’s outdoor religious buildings with their unique shapes, and are considered the most surrealist temple in Beijing. The temple is named “White Waterfall Temple” because of its backing two waterfalls. In its heyday, the number of monks in Baipu Temple reached 100.

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Zhaoling, the tomb of Huangtaiji, founder of the Qing Dynasty, UNESCO world heritage, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.

Beijing North Sea Nine Dragon Wall, built in the Qing dynasty Qianlong, built in 1756 AD, there are two hundred years of history. Nine Dragon Wall, the North Sea is an important historical materials of the glass structure of the Qing Dynasty architecture.

Traditional Chinese dragon sculpture on the stone stele

A detailed close-up of an ancient Chinese stone relief featuring two intertwined Imperial dragons carved in a stylized cloud pattern. The carving highlights mythology and historic culture

as the residence and office of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty, the Imperial Palace in Beijing has the highest architectural specifications and construction techniques, which also highlights the characteristics and cultural inheritance of ancient Chinese architecture

Bronze decoration in ancient China

Carving dragons on the railings of the Summer Palace in Beijing

The Dou Daifu Shrine in Jiancaoping District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China. The Dou Daifu Shrine is a historic temple complex dedicated to Dou Yu, a revered local official and irrigation expert from the Spring and Autumn Period (around 5th-6th century BC) of ancient China.

dragon carve on the ancient torii of the Western Royal Tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Yi County, Baoding, Hebei province, China.

Chinese painting at The Forbidden City, Beijing, China.

This image showcases an exquisitely detailed wooden carving of a dragon, a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune in many cultures. The dragon is depicted with a fierce expression, its body coiled in a dynamic pose that conveys movement and energy. The carving is rich in texture, with each scale and feather-like appendage meticulously rendered to create a lifelike representation. The warm, golden-brown tones of the wood enhance the depth and dimensionality of the carving, highlighting the artist's skill in manipulating the material to bring the dragon to life. This piece likely serves both a decorative and a symbolic purpose, embodying cultural heritage and the reverence for mythical creatures. It may be part of a larger architectural structure or a standalone piece intended for contemplation and admiration of the artisan's work.

The Imperial Ancestral Temple is a place where the royal family worshiped their ancestors in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is located in the center of Beijing next to the Forbidden City. After 1949, it was renamed the Working People's Cultural Palace. It is now one of the models of traditional Chinese architecture and has high research value.

Beijing, China: Huabiao pole with mythical dragon and the sky above Tiananmen Square, erected in the Ming dynasty in the 15th century - ceremonial pillar used in traditional Chinese architecture.

Dragon painting on the beams of the palace of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Stone sculptures of dragons in the Forbidden City of Beijing, China

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Glazed Chinese Dragon Wall Decoration of the Forbidden City

A close-up view of an ornate ceiling featuring intricate patterns and vibrant colors, showcasing traditional Chinese craftsmanship. The image highlights the detailed design elements typical of classical Chinese architecture.

Sculpture art from hundreds of years ago. Nine Dragon Wall is located in Beihai Park, No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. It was built in the 21st year of Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1756).

Details of roofs on traditional Chinese pagodas, Beijing

The marble railing with the dragon carved in Temple of Heaven

Ornamental column in Tiananmen Square

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