Sicheng Xinwuxia Walled Village

Sicheng Xinwuxia Walled Village

Sicheng Xinwuxia Walled Village is located in Xinwuxia, Sicheng Village, Chengguang Town, and was built in the first year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1851). It faces southwest and is oriented from the northeast, featuring a structure with three bays in width, one entry, two halls, two wing rooms, four wing houses, two enclosed sections, one courtyard, and one gate tower. Constructed with a raised-beam style and a hanging gable roof, the village covers a total area of 12,300 square meters and consists of 168 rooms. The inner enclosure includes 72 rooms, -54 rooms, a watchtower with 7 rooms, a fire corner with 1 room, a schoolhouse with 5 rooms, a new hall with 7 rooms, and miscellaneous rooms totaling 18, with the entire front courtyard paved in cobblestones. The gate tower is a memorial archway-style structure, adorned with carvings depicting figures, stories, flowers, birds, insects, and fish. To the left of the ancestral hall stands a five-story square watchtower made of strip stones, which houses a well and storage rooms. In times of threat from strong enemies, the entire family could retreat into the watchtower and hold out for over half a month. This walled village features exquisite craftsmanship and has largely retained its original architectural style. The entire structure is a typical example of a Hakka enclosed house, with highly rational layouts for lighting, ventilation, and drainage. It holds significant historical and artistic value for the study of Hakka architecture.