Soar above Pingyao, one of China’s best-preserved ancient cities, where history and tradition come alive. This drone footage ...

The most iconic examples of mortise-and-tenon craftsmanship can be seen in ancient Chinese buildings. "For ancient architecture, if you don't build it right, it won't stand and look good," Liu says.

The origins of Chinese timber-framed architecture date back thousands of years, with the earliest examples appearing ... was further refined. In ancient China, timber was the preferred material ...