Ancient architecture corridors come in a variety of types and shapes, mainly including the following:

Corridor: Buildings connected by surrounding corridors, such as the Mingdao Hall in the Changlang Pavilion and the surrounding corridors of the Quanjishuo Pavilion in the Liuyuan Garden.

Arcade Corridor: An open-air structure connecting the hanging flower gate and the wing rooms, usually arranged along the outer circumference of the courtyard. Its shape resembles hands crossed and clasped together, hence the name. It commonly appears in northern Siheyuan residential buildings and serves as a dividing line between the inner and outer courtyards of the Siheyuan.

Climbing Corridor: Constructed on a slope, it extends from the bottom to the top, resembling a mountain climb, hence the name. As it follows the terrain, the shape of the climbing corridor naturally undulates.

Water Corridor: A corridor built adjacent to or across water is known as a water corridor. The water corridor can enrich the water landscape without making it too monotonous, and it also partially divides and connects the water space, creating winding paths, enhancing the depth of the water, and giving a sense of active and prolonged water flow, adding to its artistic charm.

Bridge Corridor: Also known as a "廊桥," it combines the dual functions of a bridge and a scenic corridor, with the reflected scenery in the water helping to delineate the layers of the landscape and organize viewing and visiting experiences.

Stacked Corridor: Suitable for areas with diverse and complex terrain, it forms a stepped arrangement in equal or proportional series, much like a staircase. Additionally, each straight section serves as a viewing platform for tourists to gaze at the scenery of lakes and mountains, offering more趣味 than a sloping corridor.

Additionally, there are various types such as the double corridor, flying corridor, and cascading corridor. Each of these distinctive types of corridors contributes to the splendor of ancient architecture.