Wuaiwulu Traditional Residence

Wuaiwulu Traditional Residence

Wuaiwulu Traditional Residence is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Anhui Province.

Wuaiwulu was built during the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty by Wang Lingluan, the eldest of the Eight Great Families of Guanlu, and has a history of over 150 years. It is a study-style building, with an inscribed plaque above the entrance handwritten by Zhao Zhiqian, a calligrapher from the late Qing Dynasty. The inscription is taken from Tao Yuanming’s "Reading the Classic of Mountains and Seas": “In midsummer the grass and trees grow lush, trees densely surround the house; birds rejoice in having a home, and I too love my humble abode.” Entering through the gate, you will find a square courtyard of approximately 40 square meters, with a stone-paved path leading directly to the main hall. The courtyard is surrounded by corridors, and 14 main pillars along three walls are embedded invisibly within the walls, giving the impression that they are suspended in mid-air. This architectural style, somewhat reminiscent of northwestern dwellings, is quite rare among Huizhou-style ancient residences.

The corridors lead to ceremonial gates on either side of the main hall — one shaped like a willow leaf on the right, and the other like a painted curtain on the left. Walking through them feels like stepping into a painting. The courtyard is furnished with stone tables and stools, and adorned with plants, creating a delightful atmosphere. The main room is named Xuanyin Courtyard, a two-story structure with three rooms. The corridor is fronted with ten lotus-patterned doors to allow light in and block the wind. The main hall has three wing rooms on its sides, with windows facing the courtyard. Contrary to traditional design, these windows are large and wide, and all the partition screens are carved with patterns, making the interior very bright. The most admirable feature in the hall is the colorful ceiling painting, featuring mostly carp. These fish, some as large as a meter and others as small as a foot, are depicted swimming and playing in groups, symbolizing the carp leaping through the Dragon Gate — a metaphorical encouragement for students studying here.

Protected area: 13 meters east, 2 meters south, 5 meters west, 2 meters north.

Construction control zone: 7 meters east, 18 meters south, same as protected area west, 13 meters north (outside the protected area).

Address: Guancun Village, Biyang Town, Yi County, Anhui Province

Guancun Village: Located southwest of Biyang Town, Guancun Village is 7 kilometers from the county seat, covering a total area of 5.13 square kilometers. The main road from Yi County to Qimen County (Baixi Highway) runs through the village, providing relatively convenient transportation. The village lies at the foot of Wuting Mountain and Xiwuling, and is named after Xiwuling, which is known as the “Mighty Pass of Xiwu.” It is also nicknamed “Under the Official Road” because the main ancient post road connecting Yi County to Qimen, Anqing, Jiangxi, and other regions once passed through the village ridge.

Guancun Village currently has over 40 ancient residences, with a scenic area of 3 hectares. Its representative architecture includes the interconnected and exquisitely designed “Eight Great Families” residences... More details about Guancun Village++