Zumiao Temple, a richly ornamental building, in the southern province of Guangdong, China. The original buildings of the temple were
burnt down in the late Yuan Dynasty and reconstructed in the fifth year of
Hongwu Period, Ming Dynasty (1372). Owing to its long history, Chinese called
it Zumiao temple.
Zumiao Temple is an example of the famous
foundry and potting handicraft industry in Foshan history. The refinement and beauty of its architecture reflected of the
prosperity of ancient Foshan.
Pottery Dragon at the Zumiao Temple.
Fabulous wood craft figurines and design at Zumiao Temple.
Big ridge ceramic figurative tiles. Blue green glazed ceramic tiles represent the rich flavor of traditional Chinese culture.
Ceramic roof tiles and wood carvings below date from the Qing and Ming dynasties about 350 years ago. The original temple was built in the Song dynasty circa 1050 AD.
Ceramic dragon and lion roof tiles. The green tiles below are peonies, a lucky flower in China used in the Qing and Ming dynastic periods.
Inner courtyard of the Zumiao Temple with more amazing tile work and carvings.
More rich wood carvings of the Phoenix and peonies on the temple
Stone carvings at the Zumiao temple.
A beautiful garden view from a carved stone archway.
An ancient village in Gaoming region, Guangdong province, China.
Carved limestone of orchids below and the Chinese symbol for long life above. Date from Qing dynasty about 300 years ago.
View of an ancient temple from under an ancient banyan tree in Gaoming.
Ancient building in Gaoming
Ancient building in Gaoming
Ancient buildings in Gaoming
The old gate and road into an old village.
Gate in the village, about 350 years old.
Liangyuan gardens in Foshan, China. Built around 1800.
Liangyuan garden is a perfect space for poetry and traditional Chinese brush painting.
Liangyuan garden is a perfect space for poetry and traditional Chinese brush painting.
Chinese calligraphy and painting in the Liangyuan garden.
Koi pond garden at the home of a friend in Foshan, Guangdong, China
Another koi pond garden at the home of a friend in Foshan, Guangdong, China
Koi pond
Green glazed tiles, bamboo and koi are always symbols of a traditional Chinese garden.
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