Xianxi Li Ancestral Hall

Xianxi Li Ancestral Hall

Xianxi Li Ancestral Hall is a cultural heritage site protected by Gaoyao District.

Xianxi Li Ancestral Hall is located in Xianyi Village, Xiangang Town, Gaoyao City. Originally built in the mid-Qing Dynasty, it was expanded in the late Qing Dynasty and underwent renovations in subsequent dynasties, with a major restoration in 2004. It faces west and has a total width of 12.8 meters and a depth of 36.2 meters. The structure is a three-bay, three-courtyard courtyard-style building with a flush gable roof. Both the main and hip ridges feature decorative bogeys, and the wall friezes are painted with murals. The stone base is made of granite. There are corridors and courtyards between the two main sections. The front section is three bays wide and two bays deep. The eaves boards are carved with southern Chinese fruits. The front porch features a shrimp bow beam topped with a lion holding a ruyi cloud motif, and the double-step beam is adorned with bracket sets. The front porch beams are all carved with opera characters. The middle section is three bays wide and three bays deep, with ridge decorations similar to those of the front section. The beam frame is of the through-tenon style, and the front porch has a coffered ceiling. The panel beams and spandrels of the front porch are intricately carved with delicate patterns. The rear section is three bays wide and three bays deep, with a through-tenon beam frame, and the ridge decorations are similar to the front. The wooden carvings of the Xianxi Li Ancestral Hall are exquisitely crafted, with finely carved figures and gold lacquer that enhance the grandeur of the architectural decoration. It holds certain historical, scientific, and artistic value. It was designated as a cultural heritage site protected by Gaoyao City in 2011.

Xianyi Village: Xianyi Village is located in the central part of our town, with a current population of 3,294 and a total of 990 households. It covers a mountainous area of 2,200 mu and cultivated land of 3,894 mu. The village committee enjoys a prime location and convenient transportation. …… More information about Xianyi Village++