The Xuan Family Ancestral House

The Xuan Family Ancestral House

The Xuan Family Ancestral House is a cultural heritage site protected by Yuyao City.

The Xuan Family Ancestral House is located on Nijia Road, Lincheng Village, Linshan Town, Yuyao City. It is a late Qing Dynasty building covering an area of 516.6 square meters. The house faces east and is backed by west, consisting of a stone gatehouse (shikumen), a main hall, and a rear hall. It is surrounded by tall walls, forming a typical enclosed courtyard complex. The gate hood above the shikumen entrance and the exposed brick exterior walls showcase features of Huizhou-style architecture.

On September 23, 2014, the Yuyao Municipal People’s Government designated it as a Cultural Heritage Site under the Sixth Batch of Municipal Protection.

Linshan Town: Located on the southern shore of Hangzhou Bay and in the northwest of Yuyao, Linshan Town is one of the famous “Three Weis” in eastern Zhejiang. The town covers an area of 49.7 square kilometers, with a coastline of 2.9 kilometers. It governs 10 administrative villages, 1 neighborhood committee, and has a population of over 40,000. Linshan has a subtropical monsoon climate with distinct seasons, notable seasonal winds, and mild weather. The average annual temperature ranges from 16.2 to 16.5°C. The coldest month (January) averages between 3.9 and 4.4°C, while the hottest month (July) averages between 28.2 and 28.7°C. The frost-free period lasts 234 to 246 days per year. Lin... More detailed information about Linshan Town++

Further Reading:

· The Sixth Batch of Municipal Cultural Heritage Sites in Yuyao City