How were the houses like in ancient China?

Most ancient Chinese houses were arranged around a rectangular courtyard. The rich build 3 connecting wings or bays, like three sides of a window frame. The fourth side of the frame was usually a solid gate. read more

China has a very long history. Ancient houses in 2000 years ago or in 1000 years must be different. Further more,the wide territory makes houses in north and south varied. While,i think there are some special characters when ancient chinese build their houses. Chinese people like to use woods as the main building material. read more

Ancient Chinese houses were built using sun-dried bricks, wood and pounded earth, very often around a central courtyard. There are a number of ancient architectural types, including Siheyuan and Tulou, with most stressing the importance of "feng shui," which is defense and harmony with the natural environment. read more

Houses were laid out in a similar way. Most houses had pounded earth foundations and timber frames, with walls and floors made of brick, earth, or wood. The actual layout of an ancient Chinese building was similar whether it was the home of a rich family, a poor family, a temple, or a palace. read more