Understanding Chinese Zodiac & Fengshui in Imperial Architecture

Harmonizing Architecture with Nature

Fengshui (wind and water) is the ancient Chinese art of site planning and spatial arrangement. Emperors used Fengshui to align royal palaces with cardinal directions, rivers, and mountains.

The Symbolism of the 12 Zodiac Animals

From dragon motifs guarding palace roofs to jade carvings of lucky animals, the 12 Zodiac signs play an integral role in Chinese art, fortune, and travel folklore.