Rebuilding China's Historic Walled Cities — Bringing the Past to Life

Description

In recent years, many historic Chinese cities have reconstructed their ancient walls to revive the image of traditional walled cities. While critics argue these projects are politically driven and historically inaccurate, this research challenges such views. It highlights how reconstruction follows long-standing Chinese conservation traditions, embracing “impressionist authenticity”—an approach that prioritizes capturing historical essence over exact replication.

Period	27 Feb 2025
Held at	China Crossroads
Degree of Recognition	National