Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall in Xinying

Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall in Xinying

The Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall in Xinying is a cultural tourism attraction.

In Xinying Village, Yincheng Town, there are numerous ancient dwellings, with ancestral halls being the most representative, attracting visitors for sightseeing. The Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall was first built in the early Ming Dynasty but was later destroyed by floods. It was rebuilt during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. Constructed with brick and wood, the hall consists of a memorial archway, entrance hall, central chamber, corridor rooms, and a courtyard, covering an area of about 600 square meters. It was restored in 2002. The founding ancestor of this ancestral hall was Zhang Zhao, a military general from the early Ming Dynasty. He was brave and strategic, contributed to military campaigns, was granted the title of Hundred-Household Commander, and later promoted to Thousand-Household Commander, with hereditary rights.

The Shu Clan Ancestral Hall was established by Shu Qihan and others in the late Qing Dynasty. It features five bays, three courtyards, and two inner courtyards, with a surrounding corridor and a brick-and-wood structure. Covering an area of 800 square meters, it alone has 100 pillars, including 18 stone pillars. The building is adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, double eaves ready to soar, presenting a grand and magnificent sight.