The Li Family Residences in Yuantian (Dianyouju, Yingchuanzhi, Kuoyouqirong, Ruiqi Yaolin)

The Li Family Residences in Yuantian (Dianyouju, Yingchuanzhi, Kuoyouqirong, Ruiqi Yaolin)

The Li Family Residences in Yuantian (Dianyouju, Yingchuanzhi, Kuoyouqirong, Ruiqi Yaolin) are a cultural heritage site protected by Shanghang County.

The Li Family Residences in Yuantian (Dianyouju, Yingchuanzhi, Kuoyouqirong, Ruiqi Yaolin) are located in Yuantian Village, Taibai Town, and date back to the Qing Dynasty, classified as ancient architecture.

The ancient residences of Yuantian are located by the Ruxi River in Yuantian Village, Taibai Town, Shanghang County. Since the year 1316, the third year of the Yuan Dynasty’s Yanyou era, when Sijiu Lang, a descendant of Li Mude, migrated from Zhangping and established the village, Yuantian has weathered seven hundred years of history, becoming a representative settlement of the Li Mude descendants within the Hakka community and an important birthplace of the Hakka Li lineage. The village is surrounded by mountains, with a stream running through it. Buildings line the waterway, creating a naturally flowing and harmonious village layout that balances movement and tranquility. Along both banks of the Ruxi River, over 20 well-preserved ancient residences from the Qing Dynasty are distributed in a picturesque arrangement. Among them, four stand out for their distinctive features and relatively intact preservation: “Dianyouju,” “Yingchuanzhi,” “Kuoyouqirong,” and “Ruiqi Yaolin.” These residences primarily feature traditional Qing Dynasty architectural styles, including structures with “nine halls and eighteen courtyards, and covered walkways that run through the center,” as well as courtyard-style homes, square earthen buildings, enclosed clan houses, and Huizhou-style architecture. Such diversity is rare among ancient residential complexes in the province and represents a gem among Hakka dwellings.

The Li Family Residences in Yuantian (Dianyouju, Yingchuanzhi, Kuoyouqirong, Ruiqi Yaolin) are listed as part of the eleventh batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units in Shanghang County.

Protected area boundaries: Dianyouju: The protected area extends 15 meters eastward from the outer gate to the perimeter wall, 1 meter southward to the northern bank of the Ruxi River, 1 meter westward beyond the eaves drip line, and 1 meter northward beyond the eaves drip line. A construction control zone extends 5 meters beyond the protected area. Yingchuanzhi and Kuoyouqirong: The protected area extends 10 meters eastward to the rear eave wall of the eastern wing of Kuoyouqirong and the agricultural path, 10 meters southward along the rear eave wall, 2 meters westward beyond the rear eave wall of the western wing of “Shengqi PanYu,” and up to the southern bank of the Ruxi River to the north. A construction control zone extends 10 meters outward in all directions (east, south, west, and north) from the protected area. Ruiqi Yaolin: The protected area extends 10 meters eastward beyond the rear eave wall of the eastern wing, 10 meters southward beyond the rear eave wall, 10 meters westward beyond the rear eave wall of the western wing, and 10 meters northward to the southern bank of the Ruxi River. A construction control zone extends 10 meters beyond the protected area.

Yuantian Village: Yuantian Village is located southeast of Taibai Township. The village covers an area of 5 square kilometers, with 2,117 mu of arable land and over 5,000 mu of forest. It enjoys a mild climate, fertile soil, abundant water resources, and a beautiful environment. The village consists of 4 natural hamlets, 23 villager groups, 556 households, and 2,117 residents. In 2011, the village collective annual income was 12,000 yuan, with per capita income of 63,000 yuan. There are 60 party members, and 32 households are still classified as impoverished. Under the unified leadership of the village committee, the villagers are seizing opportunities for rural economic development, focusing on increasing farmers’ incomes, and working to strengthen the village economy. … Yuantian Village detailed information ++