The Ge Family Residence on Hanxi Street

The Ge Family Residence on Hanxi Street

The Ge Family Residence on Hanxi Street is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Jiangsu Province.

The entrance of the Ge Family Residence on Hanxi Street faces east, flanked by two wing walls, with Cao River in front. There is one ceremonial gate in the style of a military gate, featuring both inner and outer gate towers, with pendant lotus columns and stone drums below. The main building follows two axes: the eastern side includes a mirror hall, reception hall, and main hall, while the western side consists of a two-courtyard main hall. At the far west, there is also a garden, pond, and covered walkway. In 2012, it underwent comprehensive restoration.

In March 2019, the Ge Family Residence on Hanxi Street was included in the eighth batch of cultural heritage sites protected at the provincial level in Jiangsu Province.

Daohe Community: Located at the northern end of the old city area, Daohe Community is bordered by Daohe River to the east, Luting River to the west, Canal Road to the south, and Tongyang Canal to the north. The community covers an area of approximately 0.4 square kilometers, with 2,213 households and about 4,816 residents. Most residents live in single-story houses, divided into seven residential sections: east and west of Fengle Road; Hulu Mountain; southern and northern sections of Lingjiagou; Fengle Second Village; Fengle New Village; Beihuiyuan; and Daohe Road.

The ancient Daohe Street district, initially built during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, is the largest complex of ancient buildings in Taizhou. It features an orderly spatial layout where the waters of the Yangtze River and the Huai River converge. Hanxi and Wuxiang neighborhoods are located to the east and west respectively... More details about Daohe Community ++

Further reading:

· Eighth Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected at the Provincial Level in Jiangsu Province