Weiben Hall in Weishan

Weiben Hall in Weishan

Weiben Hall in Weishan is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Weiben Hall (Provincial-level Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Qing Dynasty

Announcement Date: August 29, 1997

Located in Baitan Second Village, Weishan Town. The building faces south and consists of three parallel axes. The main axis is Weiben Hall, flanked by Juzhuang Hall and Sanli Hall, separated by small lanes with gates at both ends. Weiben Hall features a three-bay gate tower, main hall, and rear hall, along with two side rooms on each side. Each hall has three side chambers, and the eaves corridors of all halls, rooms, and side chambers are interconnected with gates leading to the lanes. Juzhuang Hall and Sanli Hall share the same layout: a front wall gate, an inner courtyard paved with pebbles, a three-bay main hall, five side rooms, and five side chambers, with connecting corridors. The entire structure has three courtyards in total, with side rooms on both sides. The architectural spatial arrangement is rational, highlighting the main building while meeting the living needs of a traditional large family. The wood carvings feature rich themes and diverse techniques.

Source: Zhejiang Cultural Relics Network

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Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units