Hu Clan Ancestral Temple in Zhongchuan

Hu Clan Ancestral Temple in Zhongchuan

The Hu Clan Ancestral Temple in Zhongchuan is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

The Hu Clan Ancestral Temple in Zhongchuan is located in Zhongchuan Village, Xiayang Town, Yongding County, Longyan City. Also known as the Anding Hall, it was built in the 12th year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty (1584). Covering an area of 4,847 square meters, the temple features a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof and a post-and-lintel construction style. Inside the temple, there are numerous murals and exquisite wood carvings; outside, rows of flagpoles create a grand and imposing atmosphere. In 2009, it was announced as a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

Zhongchuan Village: Located in the southern part of Xiayang Town, about 1 kilometer from the town center, Zhongchuan Village is the hometown of Hu Wenhu, a renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader, and is also a famous overseas Chinese village. The village currently has 779 households and a population of 2,713. It boasts a profound cultural heritage, having produced unique cultural phenomena such as "five Jinshi scholars from one family," "four Sima officials across three generations," and "father and son both Jinshi scholars." In modern times, it has also given rise to the “six major figures”—"King of Tin Mines" Hu Zichun, "King of Tiger Balm" and patriotic overseas Chinese leader Hu Wenhu, Central Consultative Committee member of the Republic of China Hu Zhaoxiang, art master Hu Yichuan, diplomat Hu Chengfang, and media queen Hu Xian; the village is also rich in folk arts, featuring the Zhongchuan “grand gongs and drums troupe...” More details about Zhongchuan Village++

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected at the Provincial Level in Fujian Province