Litian Luo Ancestral Hall

Litian Luo Ancestral Hall

The Litian Luo Ancestral Hall is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

Litian Luo Ancestral Hall

Year built: Qing Dynasty

Location: Litian Village, Litian Township, Qingliu County

Description: Built in 1784 during the Qing Dynasty, the ancestral hall faces southeast and is located northwest. It has a large front courtyard, an imposing gate tower, and is composed of upper and lower halls, with a total area of 399.64 square meters. Historical notices of the Luo family's scholarly and military successes are displayed inside. In November 1929, Luo Binghui, commander of the Fourth Red Army, led his troops to be stationed at the Luo Ancestral Hall.

Protected area: Extending 20 meters outward from the drip line of the surrounding wall and the front pond.

In 2009, the Litian Luo Ancestral Hall was designated as part of the seventh batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the People’s Government of Fujian Province.

Litian Village: As the largest administrative village in Litian Township, Qingliu County, Litian Village is located in the western part of Qingliu County and serves as the seat of the township government. It borders Lushui Village to the east, connects with Shendu and Yangzhuang to the south, neighbors Liaofang Village to the west, and adjoins Tianping Village to the north. It is 30 kilometers away from the county seat.

[Village and Residents] The village covers an area of 31.5 square kilometers and administers 20 villager groups. It consists of four natural villages: Litian, Saila, Tongfang, and Changkeng. In 2012, the village had a total population of 2,633 people across 621 households.

[Village Culture and Scenery] Temple fair at Aotou on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

[Historical figures… More details about Litian Village ++

Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Sites in Fujian Province