The Ancestral Residence Gate Tower of the Liu Family

The Ancestral Residence Gate Tower of the Liu Family

The Ancestral Residence Gate Tower of the Liu Family is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Unit.

The Ancestral Residence Gate Tower of the Liu Family is located in Gushi Town, Songyang County, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty.

Built during the Ming period, the gate tower exhibits distinct architectural features of the Song Dynasty. Its wooden components are largely well-preserved, giving it high historical, artistic, and scientific research value.

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

Gushi Town: Situated on the upper reaches of the Ou River in the heart of the Songgu Plain, Gushi Town lies 11 kilometers south of the county seat and 15 kilometers north of Suichang County. Established in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the town boasts a history of over 1,800 years. It once served as the county seat of Songyang County and is the oldest market town in Lishui City. Ranking first among the four major ancient towns in southern Zhejiang, it is known as the “Historic Stronghold” and the “Granary of Chuzhou.” As the economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the five townships and one town within the Gushi region of Songyang County, it is also a pilot town for comprehensive reform in small towns across Zhejiang Province. The town covers an area of 47 square kilometers, with 17,000 mu of arable land, and administers 30 administrative … More details about Gushi Town++

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units