Gaoping Lianghu Village

Gaoping Lianghu Village

Gaoping Lianghu Village

Lianghu Village, said to have been established during the Tang Dynasty by two families surnamed Guo and Tian, was originally called “Two Households.” It is the hometown of Tian Fengji, the Zhejiang governor and one of the three eminent grand secretaries of Gaoping during the Qing Dynasty. The entire village is exquisitely located, featuring deep ancient lanes, rows of vintage houses, imposing gateways, weathered plaques, and a simple yet sincere folk culture. Its “Three Carvings” (wood, brick, and stone) are exceptionally exquisite. Especially noteworthy are the window sills and door thresholds found throughout the village, all intricately carved with patterns of animals and flowers — truly a masterpiece. Professor Chen Zhihua from Tsinghua University once praised: “—It is something that should and can be created with such refinement, artistry, emotion, and realism.”