Tibetan wood structures in Yunnan Province are unique and have a long history,but there are some obstacles for their further development.Based on a recent field study in the Yunnan Tibetan areas,the author presented the structure’s characteristics based on their design,appearance,and material selection.In the author’s opinion,inheriting the traditional Tibetan culture and applying modern techniques for designing wood structures were critical for sustaining development of Tibetan wood structures in Yunnan Province.