HISTORICAL FIGURES

Reclaiming the Genius of China’s First Female Architect

As well as costing her an architecture degree, Lin Huiyin’s gender would lead many to focus on her looks and alleged love affairs over her groundbreaking work

HISTORY, TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Cooling Down in Ancient Times

Despite the lack of electricity, ancient Chinese had ingenious ways of escaping the summer heat

TRAVEL

Occupational Hazards

Red tape and reluctant tenants have closed some of China’s best historical buildings to the public