Foreword Ancient Cities Capital Construction Local Cities Military Defense Supreme Imperial Power Palace Buildings Temple Buildings Tomb Buildings Temples of Gods Confucian Buildings Buddhist Buildings Taoist Temples Islamic Buildings Christian Buildings Appreciation of Gardens Imperial Gardens Private Gardens Vernacular Dwellings Western Influences on Chinese Architecture Pursuit of Self - Modern Architecture Towards the New Period Development of Modern Architectural Trends Diversified Architectural Styles Works of Foreign Architects in China Architecture of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan