Stone Lions of Guishan Hall

Stone Lions of Guishan Hall

The stone lions of Guishan Hall are a cultural relic protection unit of Rui'an City.

The stone lions of Guishan Hall are located on Guishan in Changqiao, Tangxia Town, Rui'an City. Originally placed on either side of the main gate outside Guishan Hall, these lions were carved during the Qing Dynasty. They are seated in a crouching posture, with a majestic appearance and exquisitely detailed carvings. The total height is 2.1 meters, with the lions themselves standing 1.50 meters tall without the base.

Source: Wenzhou Museum

Tangxia Town: Tangxia Town is located in the eastern coastal area of Rui'an City, bordering the East China Sea to the east, connecting to Tingtian to the south, adjacent to Pandi to the west, and backed by Xianyan to the north. The town covers a total area of 83 square kilometers, enjoys a superior geographical location and convenient transportation. It is 12 kilometers from downtown Rui'an and 18 kilometers from Wenzhou Airport. Both National Highway 104 and the under-construction Yongtaiwen Expressway and Wenfu Railway run through the town. The town administers 5 sub-district offices and 89 administrative villages, with a total population of over 150,000. In 2000, the town’s gross domestic product reached 3.855 billion yuan, with a per capita GDP of 21,800 yuan, which is three times the national average for the same period... More details about Tangxia Town++