The Former Residence of Wu Jingzhong in Yuandong

The Former Residence of Wu Jingzhong in Yuandong

The Former Residence of Wu Jingzhong in Yuandong is a cultural heritage site protected at the municipal level in Shishi City.

The Former Residence of Wu Jingzhong in Yuandong is located in Yuandong Village, Yongning Town. Built in the 22nd year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1896), it is also known as the "Dongbi Ancient House." Facing south and situated on a north-south axis, the residence features a two-courtyard, five-bay structure constructed with brick, stone, and wood, covering a floor area of 330 square meters. The building is relatively well-preserved, with exquisite decorations including stone carvings, brick carvings, and wood carvings. It is categorized as a protected ancient architecture.

On March 15, 2020, the Former Residence of Wu Jingzhong in Yuandong was designated as part of the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites in Shishi City.

Yongning Town: Yongning Town is a renowned coastal hometown of overseas Chinese located in the southeastern part of Shishi City. Situated on the northern shore of Shenhu Bay, which lies between Quanzhou Bay and Weitou Bay in southeastern Fujian, it faces Taiwan across the sea. The town is 8 kilometers from downtown Shishi, borders Hanjiang Town and Jingshang Town to the north, neighbors Longhu Town in Jinjiang City to the south, and is 130 nautical miles east of Taichung Port in Taiwan. Covering a land area of 28.6 square kilometers, it has a permanent resident population of 46,000 and over 50,000 overseas and Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Macau-based compatriots with ancestral ties to Yongning. The town administers 21 administrative villages (residential committees). Located in the subtropical zone, Yongning enjoys evergreen surroundings all year round, a mild climate, and abundant local produce, with an average annual temperature of … More details about Yongning Town++

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Sites in Shishi City