What are the connotations and cultures of ancient buildings in China?

The ancient buildings in China are one of the witnesses and reflections of the development of production and life and historical changes of the Chinese nation. It can reflect people's view of nature, regional characteristics, hierarchy and so on.

Ancient times paid attention to the concept of geomantic omen, and the geographical location, plane layout and even material selection of buildings paid attention to landscapes and harmonious life.

China has been a unified multi-ethnic country since ancient times. Due to the differences in natural environment and climatic conditions between the east, the west, the north and the south, and the different building materials produced in different regions, these ethnic groups have created different buildings according to their own natural conditions and materials that may be used, as well as different needs and habits in production and life, and have formed their own architectural practices and styles in the long-term development.

The Natural Influence of Ancient Architecture in China

Living in these different natural conditions, the ancient people adapted to local conditions and applied different materials and practices to create ancient buildings with different structures and artistic styles. The middle reaches of the Yellow River is a loess area with deep soil layer, loose soil, abundant rainfall and warm and humid climate, which used to be all over the forest.

This enabled ancient people to settle down, engage in farming with simple tools, and build houses with wood and loess to resist cold and wind and rain. Most of these houses are made of wood, with loess walls and thatched roofs. The house faces south, which is convenient for lighting, shelter from the wind and heating in winter.