Former Residence of Hu Bingheng

Former Residence of Hu Bingheng

The former residence of Hu Bingheng is a cultural relic protection unit of Anhui Province.

The former residence of Hu Bingheng is located in the central section on the southern bank of Longchuan Stream in Kengkou Village, Yingzhou Township, Jixi County, Anhui Province. It covers an area of 251 square meters, faces south, features a flush gable roof, and is constructed with brick and wood. The layout consists of a front hall and rear rooms, surrounded by horse-head walls.

Historical Background

The owners of the residence, Hu Bingheng and his son Hu Zengyu, spent most of their time away from home before the liberation but still inherited the family business. The property rights of this house were still registered under Hu Zengyu after the land reform during the liberation period.

Architectural Layout

Judging by its architectural style, the residence was built during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. The rear hall is part of the original structure, featuring exquisitely carved wooden components such as brackets and spandrels. The front hall was destroyed by fire in the early years after the liberation and was reconstructed in recent years.

Cultural Relics Protection

Restored through emergency measures by the People's Government of Jixi County in 2002

On October 28, 2004, it was designated as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit of Anhui Province.

Tea Merchant Hu Bingheng. The Hu family of merchants, spanning four generations, established tea trading businesses in the Santai region of Jiangsu. Through ups and downs in the business world, overcoming multiple adversities and achieving revivals, they successively opened 12 tea houses and tea firms, carving out a niche for Jixi’s tea industry in the Santai region. After the War of Resistance, the businesses were gradually relocated to Shanghai and other places until they were merged into public-private partnerships after the liberation. … More details about Hu Bingheng ++