The Gonglongba Ancient Architectural Complex

The Gonglongba Ancient Architectural Complex

The Gonglongba Ancient Architectural Complex is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Hubei Province.

The Gonglongba Ancient Architectural Complex

Located in Gonglongba Village, Cujiaba Township, Enshi City, and built during the Qing Dynasty, it comprises the Maokan Mountain Ancient Architectural Complex, Zhongcun Ancient Architectural Complex, Shishizi House, Xiang Cundao House, Maokan Mountain Cemetery, Ma'anshan Cemetery, and Jianyinshan Cemetery. It is a clustered settlement formed by the Tujia ethnic group along family lines. The village architecture features both traditional Tujia stilted houses and Han-style structures with brick-wood construction and courtyard layouts, making it of significant value for the study of the architectural history and residential customs of western Hubei. (Fifth Batch)

Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units