Zhongrui Hall and the Small Hall in Huangcunwu

Zhongrui Hall and the Small Hall in Huangcunwu

Zhongrui Hall and the Small Hall in Huangcunwu are listed as Cultural Relics Protection Units of Zhejiang Province.

Zhongrui Hall and the Small Hall in Huangcunwu are located in Huangcunwu Village, Shuiting Township, Lanxi City, and date back to the Ming Dynasty.

Huangcunwu Village is located in the western part of Lanxi, approximately 2 kilometers east of the Shuiting Township government, with a population of 585, and the area features hilly terrain. The village was originally named Heshan. Over 740 years ago, the Huang family migrated here, and the population flourished over time, hence the name Huangcunwu. The Huang family are descendants of Huang Tingjian, a poet of the Song Dynasty. Huangcunwu Village was designed based on the philosophy of harmony between man and nature. At the village’s entrance, there are two ancient camphor trees that are several hundred years old and provide extensive shade. Buildings in the village are constructed along the terrain, rising layer by layer. Major structures include Zhongrui Hall, which is the ancestral hall of the Huang family, built in 1455 during the Ming Dynasty's JingTai era. It is located in the central part of Huangcunwu Village, and the plaque above its gate reads “Da Fu Di” (Mansion of the Nobles).

Alongside Zhongrui Hall, the nearby Huangcunwu Small Hall has also been designated as a Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The Small Hall was built after Zhongrui Hall and served as a meeting place. Originally, there were two such halls, but now only one remains, covering a construction area of 297 square meters. Also built during the Ming Dynasty, the Small Hall uses refined materials and features a unique architectural style. It consists of a three-bay front hall and a rear hall with a second floor, where the upper level serves as the main hall, combining practicality with aesthetic appeal. The Small Hall is situated at a higher elevation than Zhongrui Hall, a distinctive feature locals say symbolizes that each generation surpasses the last.

On January 13, 2017, the People's Government of Zhejiang Province announced it as part of the Seventh Batch of Cultural Relics Protection Units of Zhejiang Province.

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Cultural Relics Protection Units of Zhejiang Province