Old Xia Ming-Qing Architectural Complex

Old Xia Ming-Qing Architectural Complex

The Old Xia Ming-Qing Architectural Complex is a cultural heritage site protected by Jinxian County.

Era: Ming to Qing

Type: Ancient architecture

Address: Old Xia Village, Luoxi Town, Jinxian County

Introduction

The village was established during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty. The "Zongji Fuyin" (总集福荫) is the main gate tower of the village, facing south. It was first built in the Ming Dynasty and underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The village’s cross-shaped alleys follow the layout from the Ming Dynasty. There are 15 residential buildings from the Qing Dynasty, including “Yimen Laiqing” (义门来庆), “Zhonghou Yvqing” (忠厚馀庆), “Xian’guan Shizhu” (仙官世胄), “Shide Zuqiu” (世德作求), “Zhonghou Jiafeng” (忠厚家风), “Nanguo Yifeng” (南国遗风), “Lianxi Yuxiu” (濂溪毓秀), and the Dafu Mansion, covering an area of over 2,000 square meters. All structures are made of brick and wood and feature carved decorations. There are also two ancient wells.

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