Zheng Clan Ancestral Hall in Zhengban

Zheng Clan Ancestral Hall in Zhengban

The Zheng Clan Ancestral Hall in Zhengban is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Zheng Clan Ancestral Hall in Zhengban is located in Houbin Village, Maxiang Town. It was originally built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1573–1620), and has been rebuilt and renovated multiple times since. It underwent refurbishment in 1985 and was completely demolished and rebuilt in 2006. Facing south and backed by the north, it consists of two main courtyards in front and back, with a central courtyard, a width of 11.3 meters, and a total depth of 23 meters, covering an area of approximately 260 square meters. The front section has three bays in width, with a concave-shaped entrance porch in the center. A plaque inscribed with “Li Clan Ancestral Hall” hangs above the door. The rear section is a main hall with three bays spanning 11.3 meters in width and three bays spanning 10 meters in depth. It features a flush gable roof and swallowtail ridges. Plaques inside the hall are inscribed with “President of Fujian and Zhejiang,” “Commander-in-Chief of Eastern Guangdong,” and “Imperial Decorations Bestowed.” A pair of flagpole stones with square bases stands in front of the hall, with their pedestals engraved with patterns of miscellaneous treasures and lion motifs.

Source: Xiang'an Cultural Center

Maxiang Town: Maxiang Town, a town under the jurisdiction of Xiang'an District. It enjoys well-developed land and water transportation and lies at the transport hub connecting Xiamen, Quanzhou, and Zhangzhou. National Highway 324, the Xiamen-Quanzhou Expressway, and Xiang'an Boulevard all run through the town. The town center is 33 kilometers from Xiamen City and 55 kilometers from Quanzhou. It covers a total area of 66.87 square kilometers, governs 27 administrative villages, 99 natural villages, and 7 community neighborhood committees, with a population of 80,000. It is one of the important hometowns of overseas Chinese and ancestral lands of Taiwanese compatriots in southern Fujian. The town currently has 34,000 mu of arable land, 14,500 mu of tidal flats, 30,000 mu of aquaculture areas, and a coastline stretching 11.4 kilometers... More detailed information about Maxiang Town++