The Zeng Clan Ancestral Hall in Dejiang

Zeng Clan Ancestral Hall in Dejiang

The Zeng Clan Ancestral Hall in Dejiang is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Zeng Clan Ancestral Hall is located in the center of the ancient courtyard residences of Tianjing Group, Loufang Village, Nangan Township, Dejiang County. Facing south and north, it was built by the local Zeng family during the Year of Yihai in the Qing Dynasty. In the 34th year of the Kangxi reign (1695)

The ancestral hall is composed of a main hall, side rooms, enclosing walls, and courtyards. The main hall is a hip-and-gable roof building with blue tile roofing, 6.5 meters wide and 8.2 meters deep. Its pillars have a maximum girth of 1.35 meters, and the entire structure features carefully selected timber, solid construction, and a majestic appearance. The side rooms, consisting of five rows and four rooms on either side of the main hall, are uniformly styled and highly symmetrical, each 15 meters wide and 5 meters deep. The enclosing walls are rectangular and built from earth and stone; the courtyard is paved with bluestone slabs, featuring a central open-air well that is still used by locals for drinking water.

The overall architecture reflects local styles but also showcases highly distinctive designs, carvings, and decorative patterns, making it a representative example of traditional luxury residences in the region. Moreover, as the ancestral hall of the prominent Zeng clan, a local elite family, it reflects the esteemed status of the Zeng ancestors and holds significant value for the study of folk history.

Source: County Culture, Sports, Radio, Television, Tourism, News, and Publishing Bureau

Loufang Village: Located to the south of the Nangan Tujia Ethnic Township government seat, Loufang Village is the most populous village in the township, situated 6 kilometers from the township government. It borders Zhonghua Village of Jiancha Town to the east, neighbors Jinping Village and Xipo Village to the southwest, faces Fengle Town of Wuchuan County across the mountain to the west, and adjoins Huoshi Village of the same township to the north.

The village covers a total area of 11.02 square kilometers, with 1,921.11 mu of arable land—1,126.15 mu of which are paddy fields—and 8,124 mu of forested land. The arable land within the village includes extensive flat areas along the small riverbanks. Notable attractions in the area include the famous Asia King of Nanmu Trees, the well-preserved Zeng Clan Ancestral Hall, and an ancient post station... More detailed information about Loufang Village++