Chen Yuan Ye Family Flower Hall

Chen Yuan Ye Family Flower Hall

Chen Yuan Ye Family Flower Hall is a cultural heritage site protected by Fujian Province.

Chen Yuan Ye Family Flower Hall is located in Chenyuan Village, Shuibei Street Town, Pucheng County, dating back to the Qing Dynasty.

Description: Facing east and situated westward, it consists of two courtyards (east and west), a central courtyard, and a covered bridge, with a total width of 14 meters and a depth of 22 meters. The east courtyard is surrounded by corridors on three sides and faces the covered bridge. The west courtyard is a single-entry hall, spanning three bays with a left corridor, and has a depth of six columns including a front porch. The left corridor connects to the east courtyard. In the center of the courtyard stands a stone arched covered bridge with two piers and three spans. The bridge is 8 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, with a rise of 2 meters and a clear span of 0.85 meters. The eastern side of the bridge deck is enclosed by wooden railings, while the western side features an openwork floral wall connected to a side gate to the north.

In 2013, Chen Yuan Ye Family Flower Hall was designated as part of the eighth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the Fujian Provincial People's Government.

Protected area: An extension of 20 meters around the flower hall.

Chenyuan Village: A revolutionary base village, Chenyuan is located in the mountainous western region of Pucheng County. It is a small, densely forested mountain village. It lies 27 kilometers east of Pucheng County, 17 kilometers south of Shuibei Street Town, 15 kilometers west of Shipi Town, and 10 kilometers north of Linjiang. The village covers an area of 0.3 square kilometers, with a population of 855 people, 240 households, 4 natural villages, and 13 villager groups. Chenyuan is a small mountain village covered in dense forests, boasting a forested area of 27,100 mu. Upon entering the village, one can see a large camphor tree that locals call the “Tree of Prosperity.” The mountaintops are crowned with lush pine forests, while the mid-slopes are filled with towering trees... More details about Chenyuan Village++

Further reading:

· Eighth Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Fujian Province