Chinese Green Glazed Roof Tiles

In Chinese old times the glazed roof tiles are not only the roofing material but also carried a political significance.

Yellow glazed tiles were reserved for us on the roofs of imperial palace, garden and temple.

Whereas the house for the officials have green roofs.

Now the glazed roof tiles are very common. The green glazed roof tiles are popular used for garden buildings

such as pavilion ,pagoda and wall. Maybe the color is similar to the plants.

Different design will give you different sense of beauty. The green buildings blend in with the surrounding landscape.