Former Residence of Martyr Zhan Jianzhong in Dianqian

The Former Residence of Martyr Zhan Jianzhong in Dianqian

The Former Residence of Martyr Zhan Jianzhong in Dianqian is a cultural heritage site protected by Fu'an City.

The Former Residence of Martyr Zhan Jianzhong in Dianqian is located at No. 86, Dianqian, Dianqian Village, Saqi Town, Fu'an City. It dates back to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1821–1850) and is classified as an important modern historical site and representative architecture.

Located at No. 86, Dianqian, Dianqian Village, Saqi Town, it is the former residence of Zhan Jianzhong, a revolutionary martyr from Eastern Fujian in our city. Built during the Daoguang era (1821–1850), the building faces northwest and is situated to the southeast. It is a civil-structured, courtyard-style residence with a gable-and-hip roof and swallowtail ridges, featuring a post-and-lintel beam system. The structure spans a total width of 21.7 meters and a depth of 15.2 meters, covering a floor area of 329.8 square meters. The main house has five bays with a left wing, and seven columns in depth. The central bay on the main floor features a flat ceiling, while the middle section is divided into front and rear halls by a partition screen. The side doors are fitted with embedded shrines. The front porch is spacious, with eaves supported by bracket sets extending three tiers out from the columns. This well-preserved Qing Dynasty residence in Dianqian Village provides valuable physical insight into the revolutionary predecessors of our city.

On February 20, 2013, the Fu'an Municipal People's Government designated it as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units.

Protected Area: An extension of 5 meters around the perimeter of the building.

Saqi Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Fu'an City. Established as the Saqi Commune in 1958 and upgraded to a town in 1984, it is located in the central part of the city, 26 kilometers from the municipal government. Covering an area of 78.6 square kilometers with a population of 45,000, it serves as a key hub for water and land transportation in Eastern Fujian. National Highway Fuzhou–Wenzhou runs through the town. The town administers 24 village committees including Dianqian, Saili, Shizitou, Zhaili, Lianshou, Daye, Xianghuan, Qingjiang, Xili, Suyang, Changqi, Xiachangqi, Niwan, Dapan, Jiangdou, Baoyang, Taoyang, Guocuoping, Xiuyang, Daxiang, Taikang, Liyuan, Xiaopan, and Xiapu, as well as residential areas such as Qianjin, Heping, Jiefang, Wanshou, Xiagang, …  More details about Saqi Town++

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Fu'an City