“Master Craftsmen’s Divine Skills” is a summary of the author’s twenty years of research on ancient Chinese architecture. “The Kingdom of Emperors” includes eleven classic cases across five categories, showcasing the scale and structure of imperial palaces throughout history, including city walls, palaces, gardens, ritual altars, and tombs. For each case, the author provides perspective color illustrations that best highlight the unique features of each ancient building, along with real-life photographs and guided tours, leading readers through a time tunnel, even allowing them to “break through walls” to appreciate the superb craftsmanship of ancient artisans and experience the breathtaking spatial beauty of each structure.

Following the classic case studies, other similar examples are introduced and compared; while the “Extended Topics” section uses concise text, detailed hand-drawn line drawings, and numerous photographs to summarize and organize the basic knowledge of appreciating ancient Chinese architecture. Finally, a glossary of common terms related to ancient Chinese architecture is included.