The popularity of arcade buildings is due to the boom of "going overseas" at the beginning of the 20th century. Many overseas Chinese who made a great fortune in foreign countries came back home with new business ideas as well as foreign architectural ideas.
The popularity of arcade buildings is due to the boom of "going overseas" at the beginning of the 20th century Many overseas Chinese who made a great fortune in foreign countries came back home with new business ideas as well as foreign architectural ideas