There are several ways for the plane layout of ancient buildings in China. What are the layout forms of ancient buildings in China?

1, one is majestic, neat and symmetrical, and the other is tortuous, flexible and diverse. Most imperial palaces, temples, tombs, official halls, palaces, mansions, religious temples, temples, ancestral halls, halls, etc. Take the former form. Its plane layout is characterized by an obvious central axis, with the main buildings arranged on the central axis and the foil buildings arranged on both sides of the central axis. This layout is clearly defined and symmetrical. Take the temples in Beijing as an example. On its axis, there is a shadow wall or archway in front, and then there is a mountain gate. Within the mountain gate, there is a front hall, followed by a main hall, and then a back hall and a Buddhist scriptures building. Both sides of the central axis are arranged to set off the buildings, which are even and symmetrical. For example, there are side doors on both sides of the mountain gate, halls on both sides of the main hall, and cloisters and halls on both sides of the other halls. Craftsmen use baking clouds to support the moon and green leaves to support red flowers to contrast the solemnity of the main building. This kind of buildings, regardless of the number of buildings and the size of the building, generally adopt this layout. From one hall to two entrances and three entrances and even Jiugong and Fujian, the huge Kyoto is such a law. This majestic, neat and symmetrical way, mainly with foil, fully meets the needs of rulers and gods for lofty and solemn respect, so it has been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years and gradually completed.

2. The other layout, which does not seek unity and symmetry, is suitable for local conditions. This form is mostly used in landscape architecture, residential buildings and mountainous villages and towns. Its layout method is flexible according to the mountains and rivers, geographical environment and natural conditions. For example, houses, even temples and official halls, which are located at the foot of the mountain and near the river, are always built near the river, layer by layer according to the mountain topography. This situation is most suitable for southwest mountainous areas, Jiangnan water network areas and places with more terrain changes. This layout principle has been used for thousands of years because it meets the needs of many ethnic groups in China with different natural conditions, different cultural characteristics and customs, and has a scientific theoretical basis. Chinese gardens are examples of flexible layout and twists and turns. The layout of cities and villages in mountain cities and water towns is also based on natural conditions and river networks. Due to the announcement of the land system, many practical and beautiful ancient town planning and architectural styles have emerged.