(VOVWORLD) - Siheyuan, a word that means “quadrangle” in Chinese, refers to a traditional Chinese compound. For 2,000 years, the quadrangular compound has been considered a template for Chinese architecture. In...
(VOVWORLD) - Surrounding the imposing and world-famous Beijing architectural landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Old Summer Palace are hutong, narrow streets or alleys, closely linked to the life of commoners in...