Sanxie Hall

Sanxie Hall

Sanxie Hall (No. 52 Fujian Street)

Located at the east end of Nanqigan. Built in the late Ming Dynasty, it was the residence of the Shao family, facing south toward the river. The Shao family believed this to be a feng shui treasure land, where they could express gratitude to heaven, earth, and their ancestors in future generations—hence naming the house “Sanxie Hall.” It was expanded in the early Qing Dynasty, and its interior walls were re-divided. The hall has a width of 3 bays, with an overall width of 8.4 meters, a total depth of 6.8 meters, and a height of 4.45 meters. The floor area is 57.12 square meters. Low eaves and wooden column bases are typical features of the structure. On September 6, 1986 [Tongzhen (86) No. 64], it was listed as a Cultural Relics Control Unit of Tongli Town. On July 29, 1994 [Wu Zheng Ban [1994] No. 75], it was listed as a Cultural Relics Control Unit of Wujiang City.

Sanxie Hall is a typical residential building with no decorative elements in its internal structure—no dougong (bracket sets) or carvings. After expansion, the interior walls were re-divided, with the original rear wall moved forward by 1.10 meters, and the right wing divided into two, creating a 1.50-meter-wide passageway. The expanded section was built following the original structural style, differing only in materials such as column bases, while maintaining good structural integrity. The original wooden column bases of the house are characteristic of Ming Dynasty architecture, circular in plan with the widest diameter measuring 30 centimeters, featuring carved patterns. ... The original components include ... The extended sections have beams with a length of 0.10 meter. The eaves are very low, at only 2.25 meters. In addition, the junctions between columns and beams all have beam brackets, 60 centimeters long, used to alleviate concentrated pressure on the columns, adorned with simple floral patterns. The roof is a double-slope design, gently sloped with deep overhangs, but without ornamented roof tiles or water spouts. The flooring is made of blue bricks, with the left wing and central hall divided into two small rooms that have wooden flooring. The columns and beams are all made of nanmu (phoebe nanmu) wood. The main entrance has six tall windows: the upper half features open lattice designs, and the lower half is solid wood paneling, giving a simple and elegant appearance. The doors to the side wings are solid wood panel doors. Additionally, a 1.40-meter open space is sectioned off in the southern part of the left wing to serve as a small courtyard, providing ventilation and daylight.