The Langjin Ancestral Hall Complex

The Langjin Ancestral Hall Complex

The Langjin Ancestral Hall Complex is a cultural relic protection unit of Foshan City.

The Langjin Ming-Qing Ancestral Hall Complex was built over a span of more than 300 years, from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the early Republic of China. It consists of the He Clan Ancestral Hall, Peilu He Ancestral Hall, Biaoshan He Ancestral Hall, Xiyuan He Ancestral Hall, Renxuan He Ancestral Hall, Miaoshan He Ancestral Hall, and Tianxiang He Ancestral Hall. Although constructed in different periods, they follow a strict hierarchical order with a unified architectural style—all featuring flush-gable roofs, hip-and-gable firewalls, decorative ridge ornaments made of grey plaster at the entrance gates, grey brick walls, granite stone plinths, and unified beam frameworks that combine both through-tenon and raised-beam structures. These are classic examples of Lingnan architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Peilu He Ancestral Hall

Located on the eastern side of Langjin Village, it was first built in the 42nd year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1614 AD). The hall faces east and has a three-bay, two-courtyard layout. The wooden carvings of figures, flowers, birds, and auspicious animals on the beams of the front porch are exquisitely crafted, vivid, and lifelike. The walls are adorned with paintings and poems featuring realistically portrayed figures. On December 15, 2006, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Foshan City by the Foshan Municipal People’s Government.

Renxuan He Ancestral Hall

Located on the eastern side of Langjin Village, it was built in 1721. The hall faces west and features a three-bay, two-courtyard layout. On December 15, 2006, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Foshan City by the Foshan Municipal People’s Government.

The He Clan Ancestral Hall of Langjin Village

Located on the eastern side of Langjin Village, it was built in the 27th year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1599 AD). The hall faces west and has a three-bay, three-courtyard layout. The brick, stone, and wood carvings on the front porch are finely crafted, with lifelike depictions of flowers, birds, auspicious animals, and human figures. On December 15, 2006, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Foshan City by the Foshan Municipal People’s Government.

Xiyuan He Ancestral Hall

Located in the central part of Langjin Village, it was built in the 45th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1706 AD). The hall faces northeast and has a three-bay, two-courtyard layout. The architecture is finely detailed with exquisite wood carvings and vivid decorations. On December 15, 2006, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Foshan City by the Foshan Municipal People’s Government.

Biaoshan He Ancestral Hall

Located on the western side of Langjin Village, it was first built in the 3rd year of the Shunzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1646 AD) and underwent renovations in 1999 and 2001. The hall faces west and has a three-bay, two-courtyard layout. On December 15, 2006, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Foshan City by the Foshan Municipal People’s Government.

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The Xinwei Community Neighborhood Committee is located in the Xiyuan area of the Gaoming District industrial zone, bordering Jiaotang Town of Gaoyao City to the west and connecting with Mingcheng Town to the north. Situated in the northernmost part of Genghe Town, it is 13 kilometers away from the town government, covering a total area of 19.86 square kilometers. The jurisdiction includes one main street and 11 villager groups: Yuetao Village, Chayi Village, Chai’er Village, Xizhu Village, Lugang Village, Jiangwan Village, Jinyuan Village, Langjin Village, Tianhu Village, Dashui Village, and Fenggang Village. There are a total of 1,235 households, with a permanent population of 4,960 and a floating population of 1,005. Community... More details about Xinwei Community++