Hu Clan Ancestral Hall in Huli

Hu Clan Ancestral Hall in Huli

The Hu Clan Ancestral Hall in Huli is a cultural relic protection unit of Jixi County.

Hu Clan Ancestral Hall in Huli

Located in the center of Huli Village, Linxi Town, it is the ancestral temple of Hu Xueyan, the renowned red-topped merchant, and spans an area of 815 square meters. With three courtyards and five bays, the gate tower features upturned eaves and a hip-and-gable roof design. The middle courtyard’s front eave displays a plaque reading “Hu Clan Family Temple,” and the rear courtyard’s front eave has eight sets of stone-carved balustrade panels, which are somewhat damaged but feature diverse carvings. It is a mid-Qing Dynasty–era building. Due to years of neglect, the wooden structures have severely deteriorated, with many parts collapsed, urgently requiring repair and preservation. In 2000, it was designated as a key cultural relic protection unit of the county, under approval document Jizheng [2000] No. 31.

Linxi Town: Situated at the southern end of Jixi County, Linxi Town is one of the historic towns of ancient Huizhou. Historically, it was a renowned hub for both water and land transport, serving as a distribution and trade center for goods. The town enjoyed commercial prosperity and was a gathering place for talent. It currently covers a total area of 96 square kilometers, with a population of 10,815 (including 6,903 laborers). The town administers 5 village committees, 43 natural villages, and is divided into 49 villager groups.

Linxi Town boasts distinctive local characteristics and resource advantages. It lies within a low mountain and hilly region, at the junction of the Huangshan Mountain range extension and the Tianmu Mountain range extension. Rich in resources, the town has mountainous land covering 5,500... More detailed information on Linxi Town++