Huwan Hu Clan Ancestral Hall

Huwan Hu Clan Ancestral Hall

The Huwan Hu Clan Ancestral Hall is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Anhui Province.

The Huwan Hu Clan Ancestral Hall is an ancient structure from the Qing Dynasty. In September 2012, it was designated as a municipal-level cultural heritage site by the city government, and in December 2012, it was further recognized as a provincial-level cultural heritage site by the provincial government. This historic building is located in Huwan Administrative Village, Taoxin Town. It was originally built during the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era, suffered severe damage during the Taiping Rebellion, and was restored during the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty. It features the distinctive Huizhou architectural style, with intricately carved beams and painted rafters showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. The structure remains largely well-preserved and stands as a rare example of ancient rural architecture in the Wuhu area. In 1909, local members of the Hu family converted the ancestral hall into classrooms to establish the first modern Western-style primary school in the rural areas of Wuhu County. By the time of the Liberation War, it had developed into a full-scale secondary school, producing 67 individuals with senior professional titles, 36 recognized as top-tier scientific and technological talents, 8 with doctoral or postdoctoral degrees, and 5 enjoying special government allowances from the State Council. Its alumni are spread across the world, earning the site widespread fame and the nickname “Wuhu Professors’ Village.” In 2010, the county cultural relics office oversaw its protective restoration.

Protected area: Extending 20 meters east and south from the outer edge of the surrounding wall foundation, 3 meters west, and 12 meters north to the back wall of the ancestral hall.

Construction control zone: Extending 30 meters east and south, and 20 meters west and north beyond the protected area.