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Dashixiang Residential Complex

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Dashixiang Residential Complex At No. 20 Dashixiang, there is a surviving brick-carved gate tower, while the residence itself has been renovated. At No. 22 Dashixiang, there is a brick-carved gate tower at the front and a five-courtyard residence at the back. The first courtyard consists of a three-bay entrance hall, which connects to the second courtyard — a three-bay residence with side rooms — via a north-facing courtyard. The third courtyard is a three-bay residence with side rooms, and the fourth and fifth courtyards are paired three-bay residences with side rooms. This architectural complex comprises a total of five courtyards. Except for the three-bay entrance hall, which has been converted into living quarters, the rest of the building structure is relatively well-preserved. The courtyards remain interconnected, with their original bluestone paving intact. Wooden lattice windows and doors are largely retained. It is a typical residence from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period. At No. 22 Dashixiang, there is a brick-carved gate tower at the front, with a four-courtyard residence at the back. Upon entering, the first courtyard is a three-bay entrance hall, connected via a central courtyard to the second courtyard — a three-bay residence with side rooms. The third and fourth courtyards are paired three-bay residences with side rooms. The courtyards are paved with bluestone, and the main hall areas retain most of their original blue bricks. Wooden lattice windows and doors are also largely preserved. This building is a typical residence from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period.

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Dashixiang Residential Complex is a cultural relic protection unit of Yangzhou City.

Dashixiang Residential Complex

Dashixiang No. 20 Residence has a surviving brick-carved gate tower, but the residence has been modified. Dashixiang No. 22 features a brick-carved gate tower at the front and a five-courtyard residence at the back. The first courtyard is a three-bay entrance hall, which connects to the second courtyard (a three-bay residence with side rooms) through a north-facing courtyard. The third courtyard is a three-bay residence with side rooms, and the fourth and fifth courtyards are paired three-bay residences with side rooms. The entire complex has five courtyards in total. Aside from the entrance hall’s three bays, which have been turned into living spaces, the other structures are fairly well preserved. The courtyards remain linked, and the original bluestone flooring is unchanged. Wooden lattice windows and doors are mostly intact. It represents a typical residential style from the late Qing and early Republican eras. Dashixiang No. 22 has a brick-carved gate tower at the front and features a four-courtyard residence overall. The first courtyard upon entry is a three-bay entrance hall, connected via a central courtyard to the second courtyard, which is a three-bay residence with side rooms. The third and fourth courtyards are paired three-bay residences with side rooms. The courtyards are paved with bluestone, and the main hall areas still largely feature original blue bricks. Wooden lattice windows and doors are mostly preserved. This building is a typical residence from the late Qing and early Republican periods.