Hui Palace Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall

Hui Palace Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall

The Hui Palace Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall is a cultural relic protection unit of Anhui Province.

The Hui Palace Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall, also known as Gongmao Hall, was first built during the Ming Dynasty. It covers an area of 419.8 square meters and consists of two sections — front and rear — including components such as a stage, front hall, and rear hall. It features a fully enclosed raised-beam structure, fireproof walls reaching the roof, a double-sloped roof, and arched awnings. The upper level of the front hall functions as a stage, with painted ceilings and murals preserved on its four walls. There is a pair of stone mounting blocks in front of the entrance. This ancestral hall is the only ancient building discovered in our county that has both interior stage facilities and exterior mounting blocks, showcasing typical local architectural characteristics. The stage's murals related to opera performances and the intricate carvings on architectural elements are rare in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River region. It provides extremely valuable physical material for the study of ancient architecture history, Chinese stage art history, folk customs, and ancient craftsmanship.

Protection boundary: 5 meters beyond the wall foundation on the east, south, west, and north sides.

Construction control zone: 5 meters beyond the protection boundary on the east, south, west, and north sides.