China's architecture spans from modern skyscrapers to historic city walls and engineering achievements. From the glass bridge in Longtan Valley to the TV tower in Guangzhou, these structures combine tradition with modern technology. Temples, fortifications and museums document the country's history, while new buildings like Tianjin Library and Beijing's Olympic Stadium represent the future.
Beijing, China
A commercial center with 34 floors in the business district. The building contains retail stores, dining establishments and office spaces across multiple levels.
Jiangsu, China
A 164.8-kilometer railway bridge crossing the Yangtze River and Lake Yangcheng, part of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway.
Shanghai, China
A 468-meter television tower with observation decks, restaurants and a revolving restaurant in the Pudong business district.
Guangzhou, China
A 600-meter television tower with a twisted glass facade and LED lighting that displays different colors at night.
Hunan
This suspension bridge measures 500 meters in length and uses reinforced glass panels for its walking surface, standing 300 meters above the valley floor.
Beijing
This Olympic stadium built in 2008 has a steel frame exterior resembling a bird nest. The structure holds 80,000 spectators and regularly hosts sports events.
Tianjin
The white spherical auditorium at the center of this library is surrounded by terraced bookshelves. The building contains 1.2 million books across five floors.
Shanghai
This 1100-meter commercial street features large department stores, specialty shops and restaurants. Digital displays and signs light the street at night.
Hebei, China
The building represents three Chinese deities that symbolize wealth, long life and career achievement.
Sichuan
This stone statue was cut into the rock. From there you can see the temples and landscape of the region.
Shaanxi
This city wall dates from ancient times and still stands today. The military defense system extends over a large area.
Sichuan
The museum building commemorates earthquake victims. The architecture reflects the history of the natural disaster.
Shanxi, China
The 14th-century city walls enclose more than 300 courtyard houses and 72 temples from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Gansu, China
The rock formations were created by wind erosion over millions of years and cover 398 square kilometers in the Gobi Desert.
Beijing, China
The 39-story building reaches 191 meters in height, completed in 2008, contains offices, apartments, and a hotel.