Ouqu Folk Museum

Ouqu Folk Museum

The Ouqu Folk Museum is located in Ouqu Village, Xixi Township. It features "six buildings and one tomb," namely the "Coin Building," "Antique Building," "Stone Building," "Farming and Reading Building," "Martial Arts Building," "Martyrs Building," and the "Martyrs Tomb." These respectively showcase historical culture, ancient coins, world banknotes, calligraphy and paintings from various periods, arts and crafts, ancient wedding items, the evolution of lighting, the full process of weaving, farming and reading traditions, folk culture collections, traditional house styles, residences of notable figures, martial arts, orthopedics, and memorials to martyrs. The museum currently houses over a thousand cultural relics, most of which were donated by villagers, including many that are of national or provincial significance.

All the buildings and facilities of the museum retain their original, rustic charm, exuding an antique elegance and delightful character.

Antique Building: This is a courtyard house built in 1796. The front hall offers a wide view, while the back hall is shaded by flowers, with a clear spring flowing gently. The interior and exterior are well-connected. Inside, there are over 500 ancient utensils, ceramics, and farming tools collected by villagers, ranging from large items like water mills to small ones like stone locks, many adorned with intricate patterns, reflecting the remarkable pioneering spirit of their ancestors.

Coin Building

It houses over 800 coins from more than 300 types dating from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods up to before the liberation, as well as coins from 111 countries and banknotes from 120 countries.

Farming and Reading Building: This is a typical Qing Dynasty rural courtyard house. Built in the first year of the Jiaqing reign (1796), it has a history of over 200 years, covering an area of 1,950 square meters with 31 rooms and five halls. Its location, design, and craftsmanship are all uniquely refined. The upper floor served as a private school, displaying ancient desks, chairs, bamboo rods, and the Four Books and Five Classics, vividly showcasing the farming and reading traditions of feudal society.

Martial Arts Building: It contains a full array of weapons such as swords, spears, clubs, and staves, covering all eighteen forms of martial arts. The Green Dragon Crescent Blade awarded to a martial arts scholar remains intact. The building offers complete sets of martial arts performances and showcases exquisite skills, earning it the reputation as Wenzhou’s “Wudang Mountain.”

Martyrs Building: It preserves handwritten inscriptions from over 30 high-ranking generals, including Chiang Kai-shek, T. V. Soong, Zhang Zhizhong, and Sun Fo, in honor of the martyrs at the time of their sacrifice.