Yinghan Li

1. Introduction 1.1. Existing Problems Traditional architecture is one of the core elements of Chinese historical and cultural heritage, with significant historical and cultural value. However, the complex wooden structures of Chinese traditional buildings pose a huge challenge for the average architect, who often requires years of accumulated experience and practice to design buildings with appropriate proportions and detailed perfection in traditional Chinese style.

1. Introduction Chinese folk beliefs refer to the various ideas, customs, and corresponding ritual systems for the worship of gods, spirits, ancestors, saints, and celestial phenomena that spontaneously develop among the people in rural society. Some scholars also call this “folklore religion” or “diffused religion”, which has a wide presence in Chinese society (Zhang 2014).