Ancient Architectural Complex of Lewan Village

Ancient Architectural Complex of Lewan Village

The Ancient Architectural Complex of Lewan Village is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Ancient Architectural Complex of Lewan Village · Qing Dynasty to Republican Era

Lewan Village is located southwest of the county seat of Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County in Guilin. The village is home to several surnames, including Chen, Luo, Zhong, Zhan, Jiang, and Huang, with the Chen family being the most populous. The village has a history of about 210 years. Within Lewan Village, there are numerous well-preserved ancient architectural structures from the late Qing Dynasty, primarily consisting of large mansions once owned by landlords and ancestral clan halls. The southwestern part of the village is marked by the “Big House,” characterized by its high walls, upturned eaves, large bluestone pillars, carved floral murals, and incense halls and main shrines, all exhibiting a distinctive Lingnan architectural style.

On October 7, 2019, the Ancient Architectural Complex of Lewan Village was included in the eighth batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units