Editing Chinese architecture (section)

==Influence beyond China==
[[File:Green Palace of Bogd Khaan, Ulan Bator.jpg|thumb|Gate detail at the [[Green Palace]], in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia contains Chinese architectural influences.]]

Chinese architecture has influenced the architecture of many other East Asian countries. During the Tang dynasty,  much Chinese culture was imported by neighboring nations. Chinese architecture had a major influence on the architectural styles of Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Vietnam where the [[East Asian hip-and-gable roof]] design is ubiquitous.<ref name="McCannon"/><ref name="steinhardt 2004 228" /><ref name="Sturgis Press"/>

Chinese architecture influenced the architecture of various Southeast Asian countries. Chinese architectural elements were adopted by Thai artisans after trade commenced with the Yuan and Ming dynasties. Temple and palace roof tops adopted Chinese-style. Chinese-style buildings can be found in [[Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District|Ayutthaya]], a nod towards the many Chinese shipbuilders, sailors and traders who came to the country.<ref name="Editions Didier Millet"/> In [[Architecture of Indonesia|Indonesia]], [[mosque]]s bearing Chinese influence can be found. This influence is recent in comparison to other parts of Asia and is largely due to the [[Chinese Indonesians|Chinese Indonesian]] community.<ref name="Formichi"/>

In South Asia, Chinese architecture played a significant role in shaping [[Architecture of Sri Lanka|Sri Lankan architecture]], alongside influences from other parts of Southeast Asia.<ref name="Winks"/><ref name="Bandaranayake"/> The [[East Asian hip-and-gable roof#Kandyan roof of Sri Lanka|Kandyan roof style]], for example bears many similarities to the East Asian hip-and-gable roof technique.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OIceAAAAIAAJ|title=Senarat Paranavitana Commemoration Volume|first1=Senarat|last1=Paranavitana|first2=Leelananda|last2=Prematilleka|first3=Johanna Engelberta van Lohuizen-De|last3=Leeuw|date=19 March 1978|publisher=BRILL|access-date=19 March 2018|via=Google Books|isbn=9004054553|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320044102/https://books.google.com.au/books?id=OIceAAAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover|archive-date=20 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[Chinese guardian lions|Chinese-origin guardian lion]] is also found in front of Buddhist temples, buildings and some Hindu temples (in Nepal) across Asia including Japan, Korea, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia and Laos.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kgorman.ca/monster-monday-guardian-lions/|title=Monster Monday: Guardian Lions|date=22 January 2013|website=kgorman.ca|access-date=19 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143226/http://kgorman.ca/monster-monday-guardian-lions/|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>