The relevance of the research is due to the need to study the traditions of Taoism in tradition­al and modern China. The socio-economic situation of the 21st century has created special conditions for the development of Taoist temple architecture: Scientists everywhere study the style of temples inherent in one or another dynasty, and identify the specifics of the decorative and applied art of Taoist architecture. The temple architecture of Ta­oism was originally intended to maintain the state power of the emperors as a ritual act. Gradually, these conditions were overcome, and Taoist archi­tectural structures: temples and monasteries began to increasingly perform a public function, serving religious worship and power.