October 07, 2025
In China the number four is typically considered unlucky because the word for “four” sounds like the word for “death.” In some Chinese buildings the 4th and 14th floors are labeled with substitutes like 3A or 13B, similar to how U.S. buildings might omit the 13th floor.
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25 Must-See Buildings in China
China’s recorded history stretches back more than 4,000 years. These 25 buildings merely scratch the surface of the country’s rich architectural heritage. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving
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