The Residence of the Zhou Family of Legong

The Residence of the Zhou Family of Legong

The Residence of the Zhou Family of Legong is a cultural heritage site protected at the county level in Dafang County.

The Residence of the Zhou Family of Legong is located in Legong Village, Niuchang Township. It is a county-level cultural heritage site and an ancient building from the Qing Dynasty.

Niuchang Township: Located in the southern part of Dafang County, on the northern bank of the middle reaches of the Liuchong River. It covers an area of 106 square kilometers, with a population of 28,900, of which ethnic minorities such as the Miao and Yi account for 25.9%. It administers 18 village committees. In 1953, the townships of Niuchang, Zhongba, and Guobao were established. In 1956, the township of Guobao was abolished. In 1958, it was restructured into the People's Communes of Niuchang and Zhongba, which were soon merged into the Ma'chang Commune. In 1962, the communes of Niuchang, Zhongba, and Guobao were re-established. In 1984, they were reorganized into the townships of Niuchang and Guobao, and the Zhongba Miao and Yi Ethnic Township. In 1991, they were merged to form the Niuchang Miao and Yi Ethnic Township. The township is mostly mountainous, with steep slopes and deep valleys along the Liuchong River, karst… More detailed information about Niuchang Township++