Ancient Residential Buildings of Banpu

Ancient Residential Buildings of Banpu

The ancient residential buildings of Banpu are protected cultural heritage sites of Lianyungang City.

Ancient Residential Buildings of Banpu

Located at No. 20 Xidajie Street, and Nos. 4, 6, and 15 Dasi Lane, as well as the Wang Family Courtyard in Xigu Lane—five sites in total—most were built between the Qing Dynasty and the Republican era. Some have a three-courtyard layout, while others are row houses, each forming an independent courtyard. The main structures face south, are made of blue bricks and small tiles, with flush gable roofs, vertical-beam construction, and interior timber paneling. To the right of the main house stands the Tianxiang Pavilion, which has an antique charm and reflects the characteristics of traditional Chinese architecture, preserving the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Banpu residences are among the better-preserved modern architectural complexes in Lianyungang City. These homes hold significant reference value for studying the rise of Banpu Town, its commerce and trade, as well as its architectural art.

In 2010, they were designated as part of the fourth batch of protected cultural heritage sites in Lianyungang City.

Protected Area:

A 5-meter buffer zone extending outward from the exterior walls of each residence.

Construction Control Zone:

A 50-meter buffer zone extending outward from the exterior walls of each residence.

Banpu Town: Banpu Town is situated at the southern gateway of Lianyungang City, only 15 kilometers north of the city center. The town covers a total area of 80.84 square kilometers, with 74,700 mu of arable land. It has a total population of 65,691 and includes 5 community neighborhood committees and 16 administrative villages. In 2008, it achieved a gross domestic product of 777 million yuan, fiscal revenue of 35.1391 million yuan, and an average rural per capita income of 6,324 yuan.

[Historical Background] Banpu Town has been an important political, economic, and cultural hub in the ancient Haizhou region since its establishment as a town in the late Sui Dynasty (612 AD)... More details about Banpu Town ++