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  • Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam and Japan.
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  • Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam and Japan.
    chinese-door-1.jpg
  • Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam and Japan.
    chinese-door-3.jpg
  • The Master of the Nets Garden is among the finest gardens in Suzhou and recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden demonstrates Chinese gardening skills blending art, nature and architecture to create unique masterpieces. The Master of the Nets is regarded among garden connoisseurs for having mastered the techniques of contrast, sequence, relative dimension and depth. The two dominant elements of the composition are the Barrier of Cloud grotto, a cypress tree dating from the Ming Dynasty and a pine tree several centuries old. The areas to the south of the Rosy Cloud Pool were used for social activities and the areas to the north were used for intellectual activities.
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  • Chinese Window at the Great Wave Pavilion, or Surging Waves Garden which was built by the Song Dynasty poet Su Shunqing. Surging Waves is the oldest of the UNESCO listed gardens in Suzhou and has kept its original layout. The name was taken from a verse in the poem "Fishermen" by Qu Yuan in his book Songs of the South: "If the Canglang River is dirty I wash my muddy feet - If the Canglang River is clean I wash my ribbon".  In 1955 the garden was opened to the public and in 2000 it was listed by UNESCO as world cultural heritage.
    surging-waves-garden-2.jpg
  • A-Ma Temple is said to be the place in Macau where the Portuguese first landed.  The Temple consists of prayer halls, pavilions and courtyards built into the boulder strewn hill connected by winding paths through moon gates and tiny gardens. At the entrance is a large rock on which a traditional sailing junk was etched over 400 years ago. On other boulders you can see red carved characters invoking the blessings of the gods. Chinese say that touching the top of the moon gate up the hill will bring good luck in love.
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  • A-Ma Temple is said to be the place in Macau where the Portuguese first landed.  The Temple consists of prayer halls, pavilions and courtyards built into the boulder strewn hill connected by winding paths through moon gates and tiny gardens. At the entrance is a large rock on which a traditional sailing junk was etched over 400 years ago. On other boulders you can see red carved characters invoking the blessings of the gods. Chinese say that touching the top of the moon gate up the hill will bring good luck in love.
    a-ma-temple-macau-2.jpg
  • Meng Eng Soo Temple Colorful Doorway, Penang
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  • Chinese Round Doorway, Beijing - Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam and Japan.
    chinese-round-door.jpg
  • The Singapore Chinese Garden also commonly known as Jurong Gardens. The garden was built in 1975 and designed by Prof Yuen-chen Yu, a well-known architect from Taiwan.  The Chinese Garden's concept is based on Chinese gardening art. The main characteristic is the integration of architectural features with the natural environment. The Chinese Garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.
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  • Decorative Chinese Window at Chao Pu-Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine -adjacent to the Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre; together they form the focal point of  Chaloem Phrakiat Park.  The shrine is a large Chinese spirit shrine with a Chinese rock garden that overlooks the lake. Two Chinese pavilions stand in the lake, serving as a view point in cool, breezy and shady surroundings. The golden dragon, used during the Thung Si Mueang annual festival in December, is kept here.  Most visitors assume that Chao Pu-Ya is a part of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Cener as they are across the street from each other.
    Chao-Pu-Ya-Shrine-13.jpg
  • Decorative Chinese Window at Chao Pu-Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine -adjacent to the Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre; together they form the focal point of  Chaloem Phrakiat Park.  The shrine is a large Chinese spirit shrine with a Chinese rock garden that overlooks the lake. Two Chinese pavilions stand in the lake, serving as a view point in cool, breezy and shady surroundings. The golden dragon, used during the Thung Si Mueang annual festival in December, is kept here.  Most visitors assume that Chao Pu-Ya is a part of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Cener as they are across the street from each other.
    Chao-Pu-Ya-Shrine-12.jpg
  • Decorative Chinese Window at Chao Pu-Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine -adjacent to the Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre; together they form the focal point of  Chaloem Phrakiat Park.  The shrine is a large Chinese spirit shrine with a Chinese rock garden that overlooks the lake. Two Chinese pavilions stand in the lake, serving as a view point in cool, breezy and shady surroundings. The golden dragon, used during the Thung Si Mueang annual festival in December, is kept here.  Most visitors assume that Chao Pu-Ya is a part of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Cener as they are across the street from each other.
    Chao-Pu-Ya-Shrine-10.jpg
  • Decorative Chinese Window at Chao Pu-Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine -adjacent to the Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre; together they form the focal point of  Chaloem Phrakiat Park.  The shrine is a large Chinese spirit shrine with a Chinese rock garden that overlooks the lake. Two Chinese pavilions stand in the lake, serving as a view point in cool, breezy and shady surroundings. The golden dragon, used during the Thung Si Mueang annual festival in December, is kept here.  Most visitors assume that Chao Pu-Ya is a part of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Cener as they are across the street from each other.
    Chao-Pu-Ya-Shrine-8.jpg
  • Decorative Chinese Window at Chao Pu-Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine -adjacent to the Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre; together they form the focal point of  Chaloem Phrakiat Park.  The shrine is a large Chinese spirit shrine with a Chinese rock garden that overlooks the lake. Two Chinese pavilions stand in the lake, serving as a view point in cool, breezy and shady surroundings. The golden dragon, used during the Thung Si Mueang annual festival in December, is kept here.  Most visitors assume that Chao Pu-Ya is a part of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Cener as they are across the street from each other.
    Chao-Pu-Ya-Shrine-11.jpg
  • Decorative Chinese Window at Chao Pu-Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine -adjacent to the Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre; together they form the focal point of  Chaloem Phrakiat Park.  The shrine is a large Chinese spirit shrine with a Chinese rock garden that overlooks the lake. Two Chinese pavilions stand in the lake, serving as a view point in cool, breezy and shady surroundings. The golden dragon, used during the Thung Si Mueang annual festival in December, is kept here.  Most visitors assume that Chao Pu-Ya is a part of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Cener as they are across the street from each other.
    Chao-Pu-Ya-Shrine-9.jpg
  • Couple's Retreat Garden is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The original garden was built by Lu Jin, prefect of Baoning district, in 1874. It was purchased by Shen Bingcheng, the magistrate of Susong. who rebuilt it in its current form. He also changed the name to the Couple's Garden Retreat. This name refers to the garden's two parts and alludes to a couple:  a cowboy and weaver girl. The garden is divided into an east and west section by the residential core in the middle; an unusual composition for a classical garden. The eccentric design is continued in the form and details of many of the garden buildings especially the Taosim Tower. The West garden is composed of several structures grouped around a small grotto and a Library annex. It is structurally joined to the central residence. East Garden is the main garden of the complex. It consists of a grotto and pond ringed by a covered walkway that connects the structures.
    couples-retreat-garden-5.jpg
  • The Humble Administrator's Garden or Zhouzheng Yuan is considered to be the finest garden in all of southern China.  In 1997, along with other classical gardens of Suzhou was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. .The garden's site was initially the residence and garden of Lu Guimeng, a Tang Dynasty scholar. Later it became monastery garden for the Dahong Temple. In 1513 CE, Wang Xiancheng an Imperial Envoy and poet of the Ming Dynasty appropriated the temple. In 1510, he retired to his native home of Suzhou after long service in the East Imperial Secret Service, and began work on the garden. This garden was designed in collaboration with the renowned artist Wen Zhengming.  The garden was named after a verse by Pan Yue's Idler's Prose, "I enjoy a carefree life by planting trees and building my own house...I irrigate my garden and grow vegetables for me to eat...such a life suits a retired official like me well." This verse symbolized Wang's desire to retire from politics and adopt a hermits life.
    humble-administrators-garden-4.jpg
  • The Great Wave Pavilion, often called Surging Waves Garden, was built in 1044 by the Song Dynasty poet Su Shunqing on the site of a preexisting imperial garden. It is the oldest of the UNESCO listed gardens in Suzhou, keeping its original Song Dynasty layout.The name is derived from a verse in the poem Fishermen by Qu Yuan in his book Songs of the South, "If the Canglang River is dirty I wash my muddy feet - If the Canglang River is clean I wash my ribbon". This verse alludes to an honest official who removes himself from politics rather than act in a corrupt manner. Su Shunqing choose this to express his feelings after his removal from office.  After his death the garden passed through many owners and fell into disuse until it was restored by Song Luo, governor of Jiangsu Province.  In 1955 the garden was opened to the public and in 2000 it was added to the UNESCO world cultural heritage monuments.
    surging-waves-garden-1.jpg
  • The Humble Administrator's Garden or Zhouzheng Yuan is considered to be the finest garden in all of southern China.  In 1997, along with other classical gardens of Suzhou was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. .The garden's site was initially the residence and garden of Lu Guimeng, a Tang Dynasty scholar. Later it became monastery garden for the Dahong Temple. In 1513 CE, Wang Xiancheng an Imperial Envoy and poet of the Ming Dynasty appropriated the temple. In 1510, he retired to his native home of Suzhou after long service in the East Imperial Secret Service, and began work on the garden. This garden was designed in collaboration with the renowned artist Wen Zhengming.  The garden was named after a verse by Pan Yue's Idler's Prose, "I enjoy a carefree life by planting trees and building my own house...I irrigate my garden and grow vegetables for me to eat...such a life suits a retired official like me well." This verse symbolized Wang's desire to retire from politics and adopt a hermits life.
    humble-administrators-garden-3.jpg
  • The Great Wave Pavilion, often called Surging Waves Garden, was built in 1044 by the Song Dynasty poet Su Shunqing on the site of a preexisting imperial garden. It is the oldest of the UNESCO listed gardens in Suzhou, keeping its original Song Dynasty layout.The name is derived from a verse in the poem Fishermen by Qu Yuan in his book Songs of the South, "If the Canglang River is dirty I wash my muddy feet - If the Canglang River is clean I wash my ribbon". This verse alludes to an honest official who removes himself from politics rather than act in a corrupt manner. Su Shunqing choose this to express his feelings after his removal from office.  After his death the garden passed through many owners and fell into disuse until it was restored by Song Luo, governor of Jiangsu Province.  In 1955 the garden was opened to the public and in 2000 it was added to the UNESCO world cultural heritage monuments.
    surging-waves-garden-9.jpg
  • Couple's Retreat Garden is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The original garden was built by Lu Jin, prefect of Baoning district, in 1874. It was purchased by Shen Bingcheng, the magistrate of Susong. who rebuilt it in its current form. He also changed the name to the Couple's Garden Retreat. This name refers to the garden's two parts and alludes to a couple:  a cowboy and weaver girl. The garden is divided into an east and west section by the residential core in the middle; an unusual composition for a classical garden. The eccentric design is continued in the form and details of many of the garden buildings especially the Taosim Tower. The West garden is composed of several structures grouped around a small grotto and a Library annex. It is structurally joined to the central residence. East Garden is the main garden of the complex. It consists of a grotto and pond ringed by a covered walkway that connects the structures.
    couples-retreat-garden-6.jpg
  • With its ideal location, elegant design and concentration of stalls selling pet birds and related commodities, the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden has become a rendezvous for bird fanciers and a place of interest for Hong Kong people as well as tourists.
    yuen-po-birds-4.jpg
  • Chinatown is the residential heart of Old Malacca just west of the Malacca River, with its narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques. The whole area is undergoing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and hotels catering to tourists mushrooming everywhere. However, the area still has a lot of atmosphere and is worth having a look around.
    malacca-chinatown-1.jpg
  • The Humble Administrator Garden is considered to be the finest garden in  south China.  The garden's site was initially the residence and garden of Lu Guimeng who was a Tang Dynasty scholar. Later it became part of the Dahong Temple. Wang Xiancheng took possession of the temple and began work on the garden in collaboration with the renowned artist Wen Zhengming. The garden symbolized Wang's desire to retire from politics and adopt a secluded hermit life.
    humble-administrator-01.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-2.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-8.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-1.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-3.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-4.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-5.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-6.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-7.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-9.jpg
  • Quan Cong Temple is a good example of a Chinese temple with lots of red and gold ornamentation and a carp-filled pond in the opened portion of the inner courtyard. Its bas-relief doorway is only one of the treasures inside.
    quan-cong-temple.jpg