Tag: Architecture
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Fujian Tulou, unique Chinese architecture
The Fujian Tulou (土楼) are ancestral fortresses historically inhabited by family clans. Circular or rectangular at the base, they are built with earth and wood, have several stories high, and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Still inhabited, some Tulou date back to the 12th century. And their shapes do not leave…
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The Forbidden City of Beijing
In the center of Beijing (北京), the capital of China, stands one of the world’s most impressive architectural jewels: the Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng, 紫禁城). This impressive palace complex, a symbol of Chinese imperial power for almost five centuries, continues to fascinate millions of visitors who cross its imposing crimson walls to enter a world…