Hanjiang Jiang Family Residence

Hanjiang Jiang Family Residence

The Hanjiang Jiang Family Residence is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

The Hanjiang Jiang Family Residence is located in Xincuo Natural Village, Meiyang Village, Qiulu Town. It was the former home of Jiang Chunlin (1855–1918), an imperial censor during the Qing Dynasty. Originally built during the Jiaqing era (1796–1820) of the Qing Dynasty, it underwent two expansions during the Xianfeng era (1851–1861) and in the 21st year of the Guangxu era (1895). The structure faces southeast and sits northwest, with a total width of 75.5 meters and a depth of 56.47 meters, covering an area of over 4,400 square meters. The building footprint exceeds 3,500 square meters. It is a two-courtyard compound, featuring along its central axis an outer courtyard, inner courtyard, front hall, patio, main hall, backyard, and rear hall (Shuzhi Hall). Flanking the central axis are a series of rooms including main chambers, small halls, wing rooms, alleys, side wings, patios, more alleys, double side wings, patios, further alleys, and triple side wings—totaling 146 rooms, 19 patios, and commonly referred to as the “Hundred-and-Twenty-Room Mansion.” The entire complex is densely arranged, built with earth and wood, featuring relatively small interior spaces and a minimalist style. The Hanjiang Jiang Family Residence was designated as a Fujian Provincial Cultural Heritage Site in 2009.

Qiulu Town: Located in the northeastern part of Hanjiang District, Qiulu Town lies beside Provincial Highway 57, 19 kilometers from downtown Putian, 9 kilometers from Hanjiang, and 9 kilometers from National Highway 324. It is the first town one enters when traveling to the mountainous region of Putian. The Qiulu Stream (the second-largest stream in Putian) runs through the town for approximately 20 kilometers. The area maintains good vegetation, with forest coverage reaching 76.4%, the highest in Hanjiang District. The town currently has 99,000 mu of mountain land and 25,000 mu of fruit orchards (mainly loquat and longan). The annual average temperature is between 16–20°C, with effective accumulated temperature exceeding 7,150°C, and the historical maximum temperature reaching 3…… More detailed information about Qiulu Town++

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Fujian Provincial Cultural Heritage Sites