Taoism and Social Ethics
Taoist ethics is primarily linked with longevity. Since everyone is eager for longevity. Taoism takes this as a tool to bring up many requests to people. In fact. this is where Taoism is in common with other religions in attaining their goals through cherishing ideals. just like Elysium in Buddhism and Heaven in Christianity. etc.

As Taoism preaches. one must nicely obey the social ethics for the purpose of longevity. Everybody must accumulate good virtues. do good deeds and obey various kinds of social norms. In all kinds of classic scriptures. Taoism emphasizes that in addition to keeping away from bad deeds and helping others. one must also be loyal to his country. show respect to his parents. and avoid the selfishness of human nature. Meanwhile. Taoism also warns that one will suffer from a reduced life span or an early death once he commits evil.

Such kind of Taoist thought is the authentic Chinese ethics. In terms of the effect. to some extent Taoist theories have a positive influence on Chinese society.

Taoist Architecture
Taoist architecture mainly refers to the Taoist temple buildings. which basically consist of the divine hall. the alter. the room for reading sculptures and practicing asceticism. the living room. the reception room for pilgrims. and the park where visitors can have a rest. The general layout adopts the form of Chinese traditional courtyard. with the divine hall on the mean axis and the reception room and Taoists` living room. etc.. on both sides. Together with a park cleverly built on the basis of the architectural complex. a kind of fairyland thus comes into being.

Taoist temple buildings also clearly reflect Taoists` strong will in the pursuit of happiness. longevity and immortality.

The existing Taoist architectures were mostly built in the periods of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). Some important buildings have been listed as the national or provincial key cultural relics under special protection. As a kind of precious inheritance. their design. layout and craftsmanship are still worthy of borrowing in modern architecture.