If you’re looking to bring rich, oriental aesthetics to your Minecraft world, the ChineseWorkshop Mod is the perfect addition. This beautifully crafted mod introduces a wide range of traditional Chinese-style decorative blocks and building elements, ideal for creating majestic palaces, peaceful villages, elegant water towns, and more. Whether you’re playing in Creative or Survival mode, ChineseWorkshop lets you build landscapes that blend history and art.
Key Features
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Authentic Oriental Decoration: Includes detailed architectural elements such as curved roofs, lanterns, lattice windows, and more.
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Survival Friendly: All elements are craftable and usable in Survival Mode.
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Diverse Applications: Perfect for builders creating cities, temples, or nature-integrated villages.
Minecraft Version Compatibility
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Mod Requirement: Minecraft 1.14 and above
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Dependency: Requires the Kiwi library (for Forge versions)
Installation Guide
🧱 Java Edition (Forge)
1. Download Required Files:
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ChineseWorkshop Mod: [Available on CurseForge or Modrinth – check source]
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Kiwi Library (Dependency): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/kiwi
2. Install Forge:
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Download the version of Forge that matches your Minecraft version (1.14+)
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Run the installer and complete setup
3. Add to Mods Folder:
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Open your Minecraft directory (e.g.,
C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft) -
Place both ChineseWorkshop and Kiwi
.jarfiles into the/modsfolder -
Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile
🪙 Bedrock Edition
Note: ChineseWorkshop is not officially available for Bedrock Edition as a mod, but some community-made add-ons or similar builds may exist through Marketplace or third-party tools. You can search for:
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Chinese-style texture/resource packs
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Oriental architecture add-ons on Bedrock modding sites
Bedrock does not support Forge or
.jarmods directly. Use .mcaddon or .mcpack files instead for compatible mods.
🔧 Fabric Support
As of writing, ChineseWorkshop is not available for Fabric. If you’re using Fabric, consider switching to Forge for this mod or look for similar aesthetic mods built for Fabric environments.
Building Inspiration
Need ideas on how to use the mod? Check out these stunning builds made with ChineseWorkshop on Bilibili:
Final Thoughts
The ChineseWorkshop Mod is a powerful tool for anyone who wants to bring traditional East Asian architecture into Minecraft. Whether you’re recreating historical sites or crafting new fantasy cities, this mod gives you the tools to bring your vision to life. Pair it with shaders and texture packs for an even more immersive experience.
Happy building!
