 Taoist temples in southern China and Taiwan may often be identified by their roofs , which feature dragons and phoenixes made from multi @-@ colored ceramic tiles . They also stand for the harmony of yin and yang ( with the phoenix being yin ) . A related symbol is the flaming pearl which may be seen on such roofs between two dragons , as well as on the hairpin of a Celestial Master . In general though , Chinese Taoist architecture has no universal features that distinguish it from other structures . 
