The Shizibao Ancient Architectural Complex

Shizibao Ancient Architectural Complex

The Shizibao Ancient Architectural Complex is a cultural relic protection unit of Hubei Province.

Shizibao Ancient Architectural Complex

Located in Yuntuo Community, the new county seat of Badong, dating from the Qing Dynasty, this site is part of the Three Gorges Project’s cultural heritage preservation and centralized reconstruction efforts. It encompasses twelve structures: five traditional houses (Wan Mingxing’s Old House, Li Guangming’s Old House, Gu Family’s Old House, Wang Zongke’s Old House, and Mao Wenfu’s Old House), two temples (Ksitigarbha Hall and King’s Temple), two ancient stone bridges (Jichuan Bridge and its inscriptions, and Yinbin Bridge), two sets of inscribed stelae (“The Stele Inscription of Zhenjiang Pavilion” and the Shipbuilding Monument), and a dragon boat river watermill—totaling twelve components. (Fourth Batch)

Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units