Geng Litang

Geng Litang

Geng Litang was originally located in Sun Village, Suncun Township, Jingde County. In 2002, it was relocated and integrated into the Qingyuan area of the Qiankou Folk Houses for centralized preservation. It is the single largest residential building in terms of overall floor area within Qingyuan. The structure spans 19.82 meters in width and extends 22.68 meters in depth, covering a total area of 439.52 square meters. It is a five-bay, three-courtyard, two-story brick-and-timber building from the late Qing Dynasty.

In addition to featuring the general characteristics of Qing Dynasty residences, this house is notable for its large scale, numerous courtyards, and ample rooms. It is compactly designed, functionally efficient, and roughly square in its overall layout—resembling an official seal—which reflects its use as a residence for an official’s family. During the Qing Dynasty, one of its residents attained the rank of fourth-grade official, married four wives, and had a large family. To meet the living needs and foster family unity, the residence includes 32 rooms—16 on the ground floor and 16 on the upper floor—with the upper level featuring interconnected passageways, forming a "running horse" floor design.

The stone-framed gate pillars are made of relatively large stone blocks, with the stone columns measuring 0.4 meters in width and the lintel stone above the gate standing 0.97 meters high. The clear-water "eight-character" walls on either side of the main gate are distinctive; these plain walls are laid diagonally with large flat bricks to form diamond patterns. Each large flat brick was molded with a black-and-white wavy design before firing, resulting in exquisitely crafted patterns. The wooden carvings inside the house primarily feature motifs of bats and magpies, reflecting the traditional aspirations of people in feudal times for peace, happiness, promotion, and prosperity.

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