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Ling Residence (Taiping Rebellion Military Barracks)

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This residence was used as military barracks when Taiping Rebellion generals Fan Ruzeng and Huang Chengzhong led troops to occupy Cixi County. The eaves pillars in the main hall still bear marks from Taiping soldiers' weapons. Originally the Xiang Xiazhang residence, it was later sold to the Ling family by their descendants. The entrance faces north, leading into a long corridor, followed by a second gate, a screen wall, and a main hall with seven bays and two wing rooms...

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Ling Residence (Taiping Rebellion Military Barracks) is a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangbei District.

This residence was used as military barracks when Taiping Rebellion generals Fan Ruzeng and Huang Chengzhong led troops to occupy Cixi County. The eaves pillars in the main hall still bear marks from Taiping soldiers' weapons.

Originally the Xiang Xiazhang residence, it was later sold to the Ling family by their descendants. The entrance faces north, leading into a long corridor, followed by a second gate, a screen wall, and a main hall with seven bays and two wing rooms. The building is well-preserved and holds historical significance.