在中國古代城池中，各時代都城建築的規模大、體系完整，而且數量很多。本文透過作者數年實地調查與描繪的資料，進行再現與分析。這些一手資料的出版可作為專家與學者在中國城市研究之參考。

　　　　　Extremely rich as regards their intension, the capitals of ancient China in different historical periods are on a vast scale and in large numbers due to the change of dynasties. This paper is devoted to ordinary Chinese cities, which are also numerous because of the change of periods. Representative ordinary cities are chosen and analysed in the paper, and maps are drawn by the author, on the basis of his on-the-spot survey year after year. These maps are without exception valuable firsthand material, and their publication in this paper can be used for reference by experts and scholars doing research on Chinese cities.