Relics of the Sanhe Victory and Ancient Residential Buildings

Relics of the Sanhe Victory and Ancient Residential Buildings

The relics of the Sanhe Victory and ancient residential buildings are designated as cultural heritage sites protected by Anhui Province.

The relics of the Sanhe Victory and ancient residential buildings are located in Sanhe Town, Feixi County.

In November 1858 (the 8th year of the Xianfeng reign in the Qing Dynasty, 11th day of the 8th lunar month), Taiping Rebellion generals Chen Yucheng, Li Xiucheng, and Li Shixian, together with Nian Rebellion leader Zhang Lexing, allied to fight against the Qing army. They completely wiped out more than 6,000 soldiers of the Xiang Army in Sanhe Town, leading to the deaths of Xiang Army leaders Li Xubin and Zeng Guohua. This event is historically known as the "Sanhe Victory." Existing relics from the Sanhe Victory include fortifications built by the Taiping Army, their main camp in Sanhe, as well as artifacts such as Taiping Army cannons, stone carvings, and inscriptions. The Taiping Army fortifications are situated along East Street and Middle Street, covering sections such as the small opposite segment, the supply and marketing cooperative segment, the No. 2 Middle School segment, the segment within the No. 1 Primary School campus, the hospital segment, and the food factory segment. The former site of the Taiping Army’s main camp in Sanhe is located on Middle Street in Sanhe Town, covering an area of approximately 555 m². After restoration completed in 2001, it has been opened to the public.

The ancient residential buildings are located in two areas of Sanhe Town: South Street and West Street. The ancient residences on South Street stretch from Sanxian Bridge and Quezhu Corridor in the north to Yang Zhenning’s Former Residence in the south, covering an area of about 11,000 m². The street is paved with bluestone, stretching 100 meters in length and 3 meters in width, with 52 units and households and a total of 389 houses. Key sites include Sanxian Bridge, Yang Zhenning’s Former Residence, and One-Person Alley. The ancient residences on West Street extend from Liutong Xinglong Estate in the east to the western end of West Street, spanning 245 meters in length and 85 meters in width, covering an area of approximately 20,825 m². The road is 245 meters long and 3.5 meters wide, with 148 units and households and a total of 469 houses. Major sites include Liutong Xinglong Estate and the Former Residence of Zheng Shanfu.

Sanhe Town: Located in central Anhui, Sanhe Town is situated in the southwestern part of Hefei, the provincial capital of Anhui, under the jurisdiction of Hefei. It borders the cities of Chaohu and Lu’an. To the east, it faces Chaohu Lake, while the Fengle River, Hangbu River, and Xiaonan River flow through the area. The town lies on the golden tourism route between the national 5A-level scenic spots of Huangshan and Jiuhuashan. Hefei–Tongling Highway runs through the town, and the Beijing–Kowloon Railway and Hefei–Tongling–Huangshan Expressway pass nearby, providing convenient transportation and a superior geographical location. The town covers an area of 70 square kilometers, governs 19 villages and 7 neighborhood committees, with a population of 72,000. The Sanhe Ancient Town scenic area spans 4.71 square kilometers and has a population of over 30,000. … Sanhe Town detailed information++