China’s Shanxi Province now preserves about 70% of the country’s pre-Ming wooden architecture, and the amount of various forms of ancient architecture is the highest in China, including countless ancient buildings from the early ages of Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Jin and Yuan Dynasties. In particular, it is home to an immense number of ancient architecture complexes from Ming and Qing Dynasties, so it is known as “a paradise for ancient architecture enthusiasts”. The book is divided by regions, and presents the beauty of traditional Chinese architecture in Jinzhong and Jinbei in the form of illustrations and travel notes. Meanwhile, it also records the current situation of many ancient houses, hoping to draw the attention, love and protection of traditional Chinese architecture and culture from more readers.

Lian Da is an ancient architecture enthusiast, and has visited various ancient buildings in Shanxi in recent years, leaving behind nearly a thousand sketches.