1. Siheyuan: Courtyard houses characterized by a quadrangle surrounded by buildings.
2. Hutong: Narrow alleyways with closely packed traditional courtyard homes.
3. Tulou: Earthen communal roundhouses found in Fujian province.
4. Diaolou: Defensive watchtowers combined with residential structures in southern China.
Modern Chinese Housing:
1. High-rise Apartments: Densely populated urban areas feature multi-story apartment buildings.
2. Villas: Standalone houses with gardens, common in suburban and rural areas.
3. Garden Houses: Single-family homes with attached gardens, popular in suburban areas.
4. Townhouses: Multi-story attached homes, often found in urban and suburban areas.
5. Low-rise Apartments: Multi-story apartment buildings with fewer floors compared to high-rise structures.
6. Courtyard Apartments: Modern versions of traditional Siheyuan with courtyards within apartment complexes.
Housing options in China vary greatly based on region, urban vs. rural locations, and socio-economic factors.