Restoration Plans for the Eastern Qing Tombs
The State Administration of Cultural Heritage has started restoration works on the Eastern Qing Tombs located on the north-eastern outskirts of Beijing.
Heritage Treasures of Gansu
Continuing our tour of China’s architectural and cultural heritage our next stop is the province of Gansu.
The Heart of Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture
On our trip around China the next stop was Pingyao, the heart of Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture. An investigation into the architectural styles and relative levels of preservation of the Qiao family compound, Shuanglin temple and the old Pingyao city and city wall.
Lijiang and Dali – Two Historical Towns and Their Different Approaches to Cultural Preservation
There are different ways China is currently preserving it’s culture and architecture and in this article a comparison between two historic old towns in Yunnan is made; one with a UNESCO World Heritage listing and the other without.
A Tour of China’s Building Restoration and Historical Architecture Sites
Apologies to those who follow this site for the lack of postings these last few weeks. I’ve been preparing for an event called The Great Ride of China, a tour of China with my boyfriend Buck on the back of a motorbike. We will be visiting every province on the mainland, riding a total of around 30,000 km and spending… Read more →
