The characteristics and symbolic significance of Taoist architecture are mainly manifested in the following aspects:
The main building form is mainly Guan Tang: The basic architectural form of Taoist architecture adopts the traditional architectural courtyard form, with the main hall in the middle, the Huangdao Shiergong is located in the center of the north or south of the main hall, the left and right are divided into the Qinglong and Baihu halls, the front is the Chaofang, and the back is the Shefang and Gongcao rooms.
Continuous mountains and towering peaks: According to the teachings of Taoism, people can become immortal by practicing, and the legendary immortals mostly live in the beautiful places of famous mountains and seas. Therefore, Taoist architecture is often located in famous mountains and rivers, striving for the natural beauty of the architecture.
Emphasis on Hanging Tang in architecture: Taoists place the magical符文 in the Hanging Tang during their practice in the hope of保佑 safety.
Gate symbol: The gate is the boundary between the mortal world and the fairyland. Beyond the gate belongs to the mortal world, and entering the mysterious Taoist fairyland through the gate.
Generally, there is a pulpit or Big Dipper array: The pulpit is used to explain the truth, and the Big Dipper array symbolizes the harmony of yin and yang, the generation and restraint of the five elements, and is an important element in Taoist architecture.
Design concept of the unity of nature and man: Taoist architecture adheres to the principle of "Man follows the earth, the earth follows the heaven, the heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature", emphasizing the harmony and unity of the city and nature, and the architecture and the environment, to achieve the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
These are some of the characteristics and symbolic meanings of Taoist architecture, and there may be some differences, because the architectural customs of different Taoist schools and regions also vary.