The hallmarks of Chinese architecture during the Song period were its towering Buddhist pagodas, enormous stone and wooden bridges, its lavish tombs, and palatial architecture.

• 宋朝在经济、手工业和科学技术方面都有发展，使得宋代的建筑师、木匠、技工、工程师、斗栱体系、建筑构造与造型技术达到了很高的水平。