Xiashan Aijing Hall

Xiashan Aijing Hall

Xiashan Aijing Hall is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Aijing Hall: Originally built in the 5th year of the Zhengtong era during the Ming Dynasty (1445), it was initially named “Yongjing Hall.” It was renamed “Aijing Hall” and inscribed by Shang Lu, a high-ranking Ming Dynasty official who held titles such as Grand Secretary of the Hall of Respectful Caution, Minister of Personnel, Vice Tutor to the Crown Prince, and Grand Master for Glorious Happiness. He personally wrote the couplet for the hall: “Those who love their parents dare not be rude to others; those who respect their parents dare not insult others.” In the 8th year of the Xianfeng era (1858), the Taiping Rebellion troops invaded and damaged the hall, which was later repaired in the 14th year of the Tongzhi era (1874) and expanded in the 19th year of the Republic of China (1930). The building faces west and has three courtyards, covering an area of approximately 760 square meters. The first courtyard originally had a stage, which no longer exists. The second courtyard features a main hall with five bays, spanning 17.8 meters in width and 8.3 meters in depth. The central and side bays all have five-rafter beams with front coffered ceilings and rear single-step beams. The moon beams are rectangular in cross-section with slightly outward curves, adorned at both ends with dragon-whisker patterns resembling crescent eyebrows, supported by bracket arms. The column bases come in two types: octagonal stone and drum-shaped, all resting on inverted basins, with earthen floors. The third courtyard was rebuilt during the Republic of China period. The courtyard between the second and third courtyards is enclosed by bluestone railings on three sides, with a natural spring flowing year-round. The entire structure features flush gable roofs and fireproof walls. It was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 1994.

On January 7, 2011, it was announced as part of the sixth batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Majin Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Kaihua County. Established as Majin Township in 1950, it became a commune in 1958, reverted to township status in 1983, and was upgraded to a town in 1985. Located in the northern part of the county, on the eastern bank of the Majin Stream, it is 17.6 kilometers from the county center. Covering an area of 94 square kilometers, it has a population of 22,000. National Highway 205 and the Quzhou–Chun’an Road pass through the town. It administers Shangjie, Xiajie, Jieshou, Pai Tian, Lan Tian, Huangjinglin, Yanghe, Tangyan, Chaikeng, Shantou, Hutou, Shangjiangkeng, Xiajiangkeng, Yaojia No.1, Yaojia No.2, Mingtangwu, Xingtian, Nei Xutang, Wai Xutang, Henglingdi, Huangtian, Suyang, Yangfan... Detailed information about Majin Town++

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units