The Li and Chi Family Mansions in Qingjie

The Li and Chi Family Mansions in Qingjie

The Li and Chi Family Mansions in Qingjie are Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units.

The Li and Chi Family Mansions in Qingjie (Provincial-level Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Qing Dynasty

Announcement Date: March 16, 2005

The Li Family Mansion faces northwest and southeast, covering an area of approximately 2,280 square meters with a built-up area of 1,440 square meters. It consists of two courtyards with side rooms, all featuring double-eaved, two-story wooden structures, forming a traditional courtyard-style complex. The total width is 40 meters, and the depth is 36 meters. Both main halls have nine bays, and the halls and side rooms are connected by corridors. The second-floor corridors are fitted with mullioned balustrades. The beam frameworks combine raised-beam and through-tenon styles, with flush-gable roofs.

The Chi Family Mansion shares the same courtyard-style wooden structure as the Li Family Mansion, with identical width, depth, and built-up area. The front and main halls each consist of nine single-story bays, while the side rooms are double-eaved and two-story, also featuring mullioned balustrades on the second floor. The beam frameworks combine raised-beam and through-tenon styles, with flush-gable roofs.

The Li and Chi Family Mansions exhibit strict spatial divisions between inner and outer areas, reflect hierarchical order, emphasize symmetry, and showcase exquisite craftsmanship. Their window lattices, door panels, beams, and columns are decorated with diverse motifs, including camel hump-shaped ornaments, reflecting local characteristics. They are among the most important residential architectural examples from the Qing Dynasty in the province.

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units