Ancient Architectural Complex of Shangjiangyang

Ancient Architectural Complex of Shangjiangyang

The Ancient Architectural Complex of Shangjiangyang is a cultural relic protection unit of Zhejiang Province.

The Ancient Architectural Complex of Shangjiangyang is located in Hengxi Town, Xianju County, dating back to the Qing Dynasty.

In the traditional Chinese village of Shangjiangyang in Hengxi Town, Xianju County, Zhejiang Province, the historic complex known as "Three Rows and Nine Courtyards" preserves well-preserved inlaid stone and pebble floors on the ground of each ancient gate hall. These floors feature intricate designs such as lions playing with balls, double fish playing in water, and floral and insect patterns, all meticulously crafted and vividly lifelike. Shangjiangyang Village is situated at the heart of the Baduyang Plain, adjacent to the early Neolithic site of Xiata Village. The village currently has six ancient residential buildings covering an area of over 13,000 square meters. As a representative of the “Three Rows and Nine Courtyards” ancient architectural complex in Xianju, these traditional houses showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Xiata culture.

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

Hengxi Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Xianju County. In 1958, the Hengxi Commune was established, which was reorganized into a township in 1984 and upgraded to a town in 1985. In 1992, Zhengqiao and Xikou townships were merged into Hengxi. Located in the western part of the county on the middle reaches of the Yong'an River, it is 29.2 kilometers from the county seat. The town covers an area of 200 square kilometers with a population of 37,000. The Linhai–Shizhu Highway passes through the area. It administers Xinbi, Zhengyan, Xinluo, Daoshishan, Xikou, Wuyantou, Laowujī, Chakeng, Hengxi Shangjie, Hengxi Xiàjie, Wudu Pan, Sanzaoyuan, Bubutou, Houduntou, Dongshan, Shangshen, Yudian, Xitou, Xiashen, Zhutang’an, Qiaoting, Zhang... More detailed information about Hengxi Town++

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units