2018 3rd International Conference on Architecture and Urban Planning (ICAUP2018) is an optimal platform for academic communications, exchange of ideas and inspirations between specialists and scholars in fields of architecture and urban planning, including hot issues such as vernacular architecture, modern architecture, land-use planning and environmental design.

2018 3rd International Conference on Architecture and Urban Planning (ICAUP2018) will be held in Xi'an, China during Dec. 17-19, 2018. Xi'an (Chinese:西安), is the capital of Shaanxi Province, located in the northwest of the People's Republic of China. One of the oldest cities in China, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming dynasty. Xi'an is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history. Xi'an is the starting point of the Silk Road and also the only city in China to win the Golden Bear (Berlin Film Festival) twice. The number of travelers in Xi'an is often greater during Summer (May–August). The city has many important historical sites, such as the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army.