China has a unique and time-honored architectural tradition, dating back to the Zhou era 2,500 years ago.

Source:China Embassy in Cyprus

Architects in ancient China paid special attention to color and adornments, from the whole building to specific parts. They used different colors or paintings according to particular building functions or local customs. Buildings were often quite colorful.

Carved beams, painted rafters, various patterns, inscribed boards, couplets hung on the pillars, and wall paintings were used to add a colorful and beautiful style to interiors.

Stone lions, screen walls, ornamental columns, as well as flowers were used to decorate the exteriors of buildings.