History

The siheyuan dates back as early as the Western Zhou period and has a history of more than 2,000 years. They exhibit outstanding and fundamental characteristics of Chinese architecture. They exist all across China and are the template for most Chinese architectural styles. Siheyuan also serves as a cultural symbol of Beijing and a window into its old ways of life.

Modern Beijing's population boom has made housing one of city's biggest challenges. Siheyuan today are typically used

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