Tianmayang Manor

Tianmayang Manor

Tianmayang Manor is a cultural relic protection unit of Hebei Province.

Tianmayang Manor

Tianmayang Manor is located in Beishangwang Village, Huining Town, Xingtai County, about 15 kilometers from the city center, covering an area of over 10,000 square meters. It is one of the best-preserved landlord manors in southern Hebei. The manor was first built in 1914 and completed in 1917. Its main structures include 172 rooms, two gardens, as well as a private school, stables, and a theater. The manor faces south with a five-meter-high bluestone wall topped with battlements and dense gun ports. The main gate is arched and flanked by two side gates inscribed with the characters “Bao Wei Lou” (Guardian Tower). Above the main entrance is a brick plaque bearing the three bold characters “Bao Wei Lou.” On either side are two symmetrical quadrangle courtyards connected by passageways, each containing 18 rooms with main and secondary gates. During festivals, all nine gates are adorned with lanterns and decorations, hence the name “Nine Gates in Alignment.” The four courtyards feature symmetrical layouts, with courtyard walls made of...

...bluestone from foundation to rooftop, with grey-brick eaves. The north rooms, considered the principal chambers, have pillars, projecting eaves, three bright rooms and two inner chambers, with exquisitely carved doors, doorposts, lintels, and stone bases featuring dragons, phoenixes, plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. Each courtyard also has an altar for Heaven and Earth, carved from a single piece of bluestone. Tianmayang Manor is a folk estate integrating culture, history, and craftsmanship. In 1993, it was designated as a third batch provincial-level cultural relic protection unit by the People’s Government of Hebei Province.

The heads, gate pier stones, and other elements are all intricately carved with dragons, phoenixes, plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Each courtyard is equipped with an altar for Heaven, Earth, and the Gods.

It is a single piece of bluestone carved in its entirety. Tianmaya Manor is a folk estate that integrates culture, history, and craftsmanship. In 1993, the manor was designated by the People's Government of Hebei Province as part of the third batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units.

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Hebei Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units