Kaihua Dazongbo Mansion

Kaihua Dazongbo Mansion

Dazongbo Mansion is a cultural heritage site protected by Kaihua County.

Dazongbo Mansion is located to the west of Daxibian Village, facing south. With its white walls and blue tiles, upturned eaves, and well-preserved ancient ancestral hall, it exudes a solemn and rustic charm against the backdrop of clear waters, green mountains, and blue skies. The hall is divided into three sections: the first section houses a stage, the second has nine bays in width, and there is a corridor between the second and third sections. The roof of the third section is the same as that of the second, featuring a building with nine bays in width. Upon close inspection of the main hall, you'll find its entrance gate consists of four pillars, three bays, and five stories, with upturned corners supported by a set of wooden bracket sets. The central bay above the gate is inscribed with a plaque reading “Dazongbo,” while the beams and brackets below the side bays are inlaid with exquisitely carved designs featuring vivid dragons, phoenixes, lions, and elephants. According to Yu Suping, the Party branch secretary of the village, Dazongbo Mansion was built during the Ming Dynasty. Its floor plan remains intact, making it one of the larger and more magnificently gated ancient buildings in Kaihua with significant historical and cultural value. Also known as Zhuibao Shrine, it was originally built by the Yu family to honor their ancestors' virtues. The ancestors of the Yu family migrated to the village during the Xuanhe era of the Northern Song Dynasty, where they thrived and lived in harmony with other families who later settled here. Numerous stories of filial piety passed down through generations have served as models for later descendants. In 2001, Dazongbo Mansion was designated as a county-level cultural heritage site under the protection of Kaihua County.

Daxibian Township: A township under the jurisdiction of Kaihua County. Established in 1950 as Daxibian Township, it was renamed Shengli Township in 1956, became the Daxibian Management Area of Cuntou Commune in 1958, upgraded to a commune in 1961, and reverted to township status in 1983. Located in the northeastern part of the county, it is 21.8 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 40.2 square kilometers with a population of 8,000, it is traversed by the Diben-Daqiaotou Highway. The township administers 12 village committees: Dongshan, Daxibian, Yangkeng, Yangkengkou, Kan Shang, Dunshang, Dunxia, Dawukou, Shangan, Yueling, Chaitang, and Gongyu. The main agricultural products are rice, wheat, and tea. The area is also rich in silkworm cocoons and citrus fruits. … Daxibian Township detailed information++