urban-exploration

China Architecture Travel Guide 2026: Ancient, Colonial, Modern & Where to See Each Style

China's architectural landscape is more diverse than most travellers realise — ancient palace complexes, colonial port-city streets, Silk Road mud-brick towns, Soviet-era industrial blocks, and some of the world's most ambitious contemporary architecture all coexist within the same country. This guide maps the major architectural traditions and where to find the best examples in 2026.