Describes the ancient city alleys or lanes typical in Beijing and numbering in the thousands.

Known as the city of gardens," Suzhou has preserved 69 of its original 200 gardens. View examples of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Examine a bibliography relating to topics in urban history for this location as assembled by the University of Guelph.

Learn about the employment of the number nine in palace structures and designs to symbolize the emperor's supreme sovereignty.

Read a two-page article on the prodigious number and variety of temples in the Beijing area.