143 Historic Chinese Towns (Paperback)

The architecture of ancient Chinese towns can be divided into private buildings (like courtyard residences and private gardens) and public buildings (like ancestral temples, colleges, opera towers, guild halls and bridges.)This is the second in a major new series of travel books with a unique focus on the legacy of the past. Every ancient villiage, town and city covered in Ancient World Guides bears the mark of an ancient way of life. Ancient World Guides make this heritage accessible with detailed directions and information about culture and history.