Geomancy

Connected Sites: 20

WHS which contain an example of "Geomancy" in their physical design, layout or in situ artwork. The generic term "Geomancy" encompasses the adoption of such practices across all cultures and is not limited to e.g Feng Shui. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomancy

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Connected Sites

Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
Inscribed: 2011
2.36
126
8
Laid Out According To Feng Shui Principles (Ab Ev)
Kaiping Diaolou
Inscribed: 2007
3.17
95
7
Fujian Tulou
Inscribed: 2008
3.67
86
6
Site of Xanadu
Inscribed: 2012
2.13
24
3
Xidi and Hongcun
Inscribed: 2000
3.42
102
6
Imperial Tombs
Inscribed: 2000
3.24
304
10
"Constructed For The Founding Emperors Of The Qing Dynasty And Their Ancestors, The Tombs Follow The Precepts Of Traditional Chinese Geomancy And Fengshui Theory" (Unesco)
Royal Joseon Tombs
Royal Joseon Tombs
Republic of Korea
Inscribed: 2009
2.66
171
9
"The Joseon Royal Tombs Reflect How Pungsu (Fengshui In Chinese), The Principle Of Geomancy, Was Applied In Their Site Selection. As A Result, The Royal Tombs Are Discreetly Scattered Around The Capital Area." - Nomination File
Hahoe and Yangdong
Hahoe and Yangdong
Republic of Korea
Inscribed: 2010
2.83
130
7
"The Two Villages Faithfully Follow Pungsu Principle (Traditional Siting Principle, Feng Shui In Chinese), In Village Construction. One Sits Along A River And One At The Foot Of Mountains, Thus Demonstrating Best Examples Of Desirable Clan Village Locations." - Nomination File
Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Inscribed: 1997
3.15
283
7
"Situated At The Foot Of A Mountain Range, It Was Designed To Embrace The Topography In Accordance With Pungsu Principles, By Placing The Palace Structures To The South And Incorporating An Extensive Rear Garden To The North Called Biwon, The Secret Garden. Adaptation To The Natural Terrain Distinguished Changdeokgung From Conventional Palace Architecture." (Unesco)
Melaka and George Town
Inscribed: 2008
3.01
323
8
Georgetown, Malaysia - Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Temple of Heaven
Inscribed: 1998
3.76
418
12
The Park Contains Three Main Groups Of Buildings, All Constructed According To Strict Feng Shui Requirements: The Earthly Mount, The House Of Heavenly Lord, And The Hall Of Prayer For Good Harvests (See Link)
See Www.Sacred-Destinations.Com
Imperial Palace
Inscribed: 1987
4.19
481
11
Hué
Hué
Viet Nam
Inscribed: 1993
3.30
306
7
"The Structures Of The Complex Of Huế Monuments Are Carefully Placed Within The Natural Setting Of The Site And Aligned With The Concept Of Oriential Geomancy And Five Elements[3] Which Including Five Cardinal Points (Center, West, East, North, South), The Five Elements (Earth, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire), And The Five Colors (Yellow, White, Blue, Black, Red)" (Wiki)
Nikko
Nikko
Japan
Inscribed: 1999
3.73
222
10
Nikko Was Chosen By Tokugawa Himself As A Final Resting Place. It Wasn't That He Had Any Particular Liking For The Place But In The Chinese Tradition Of Feng Shui, Nikko Served As The Perfect Place For Tokugawa's Spirit To Act As A Guardian Spirit Over The City Of Edo And The Tokugawa Shogunate
Ancient Kyoto
Inscribed: 1994
4.45
460
19
The Whole City Originally Planned Under Chinese Feng Shui, One Of The Element Of Original Plan That Still Remain Is To-Ji Temple
Ancient Nara
Inscribed: 1998
4.00
380
14
The Original City Was Planned Under Chinese Feng Shui, Two Sites From The Original Directional Plan That Still Remain Are Heijokyo Palace And Todaiji Temple
Kaesong
Kaesong
Korea (DPR)
Inscribed: 2013
2.32
44
2
"Construction On The Palace Began In 919, At The Beginning Of The Goryeo Dynasty; It Was Built South Of The Songak Mountains For Good Feng Shui." - Wiki / "The Integration Of Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist And Geomantic Concepts Is Manifest In The Planning Of The Site And The Architecture Of Its Monuments" (Unesco)
Seowon, Neo-Confucian Academies
Inscribed: 2019
2.61
83
8
Quanzhou
Inscribed: 2021
3.40
65
4
Wanshou Pagoda: "According To Ancient Feng Shui Geomantic Theory, This Area Is Considered As The "Water Exit" Or Outlet Of Quanzhou. Building A Pagoda In Such Location Could Lock The Outlet And Ensure Safety. (Nomination File, P. 255)
Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo Shrine
Republic of Korea
Inscribed: 1995
2.56
224
11
"Jongmyo And Its Grounds Occupy A 19.4 Ha Oval Site. The Buildings Are Set In Valleys And Surrounded By Low Hills, With Artificial Additions Built To Reinforce The Site’S Balance Of Natural Elements, In Accordance With Traditional Pungsu Principles. " (Unesco)