Jingtong Ancestral Hall

Jingtong Ancestral Hall

Jingtong Ancestral Hall is a cultural tourism attraction.

Jingtong Ancestral Hall: Originally built in the mid-Qing Dynasty, it served as the family shrine of Li Jingtong, the tenth-generation ancestor. The hall was first constructed during the Longqing era of the Ming Dynasty and was renovated during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty. Facing south, it features a three-bay, two-courtyard layout with a hybrid beam-frame structure combining raised beams and through-tenons, topped with a flush-gable roof. The front courtyard includes two teaching platforms. It spans 9.5 meters in width and 17.1 meters in depth, covering an area of 162.45 square meters. Constructed with a brick-and-wood structure and a flush-gable roof, it boasts exquisitely carved eaves boards, beam frames, as well as stone carvings of ploughshares and crossbeams.

Tangwei Village: Located in the eastern part of Dongguan City in Shipai Town, Tangwei Village covers an area of 1.57 square kilometers. The village has an extensive network of roads, with three major thoroughfares — Taihe Middle Road, Shigang Avenue, and Li Heng Road — running through it, offering convenient transportation and a pleasant environment. The ancient village within Tangwei, recognized for its well-preserved historic architecture, ecological surroundings, and rich traditional folk culture, was designated as part of the sixth batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level by the State Council in May 2006. Bounded by ancient walls and built along the natural contours of the mountain, the ancient village features a rigorously planned and well-preserved layout, a variety of house types, diverse architectural styles, and strong Lingnan characteristics... More details about Tangwei Village ++