The Qian Family Grand Courtyard in Fenghui

The Qian Family Grand Courtyard in Fenghui

The Qian Family Grand Courtyard is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The Qian Family Grand Courtyard in Fenghui is located in Fenghui Town, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, dating back to the Qing Dynasty.

The Qian Family Courtyard is located in Tongming South Village and consists of a connected complex of ancient buildings. It includes structures such as the West-Facing House and the South-Facing House, covering an area of over 20 acres. Built during the Qing-Ming period, it has a history of more than 300 years.

On January 13, 2017, it was announced by the People's Government of Zhejiang Province as part of the seventh batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Fenghui Town: Fenghui Town is an industrial, agricultural, and cultural hub in Shangyu City — one of China’s top 100 counties and cities in comprehensive economic strength — located in the southeastern part of Shangyu City. Covering an area of 118 square kilometers, the town administers 79 administrative villages and 6 residential communities, with a permanent population of 54,000. Fenghui Town has a long history and has produced many notable figures. As early as the second year of the Changqing era in the Tang Dynasty (822 AD), it served as the seat of Shangyu County government, boasting a history of over 1,100 years. Well-preserved cultural relics include the Confucius Temple built during the Song Dynasty, the Nine Lions Bridge from the Yuan Dynasty, and the Qian Family Grand Courtyard from the Ming Dynasty. It is also the birthplace of Wei Boyang, known as the progenitor of chemistry... More detailed information about Fenghui Town ++

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units