The Yunguan Ancestral Hall

The Yunguan Ancestral Hall

The Yunguan Ancestral Hall is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Yunguan Ancestral Hall, commonly known as the “Flower Hall,” is located on Fuqi Lane along the north bank of Baishou Pond, behind the Yuk Sau Building (commonly referred to as the West Building). According to the Nan She Village Annals, the Yunguan Ancestral Hall was originally built in the 47th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (the year of Wuzi, 1780), measuring 9.7 meters in width and 11.7 meters in depth, covering an area of 118.5 square meters. It was renovated in 2009 and turned into the Nan She Village History Exhibition Hall.

After the renovation, the Yunguan Ancestral Hall has retained its overall original appearance. In particular, the recessed entrance facade is still built from red stone. The stone plaque and stone nails of the ancestral hall are all original pieces. Although the painted decorations under the eaves have faded and become blurred, they remain untouched. Just from the entrance, one can see that the Nan She Ancient Architecture Management Office is becoming increasingly professional in the restoration of ancient buildings, and the protective measures are growing more effective.

The couplet at the entrance reads: “A family renowned as noble as jade trees; a gate opening to as prestigious as the Black Robes.” In fact, both “Jade Trees” and “Black Robes” are metaphors for the Xie clan, subtly hinting at the stories of the Xie family.

A couplet in the Houde Hall reads: the upper line says, “The descendants of the Black Robes have enjoyed fame through generations,” signifying that the Xie family is a distinguished and well-known lineage throughout history. The lower line, “Ginkgo and peach blossoms celebrate the joy of noble sons,” where “noble sons” refers to the birth of boys, indicating that weddings and coming-of-age ceremonies for children of this household were all held in the ancestral hall, which is why it is called the Flower Hall.

Chashan Town: Located in the central-northern part of Dongguan City, Chashan Town sits on the banks of the Hanxi River, a tributary of the Dong River. It is 10 kilometers from the city center and administers 16 village committees and 1 neighborhood committee. The town covers an area of 56.6 square kilometers, with a permanent population of about 150,000, including 45,000 local registered residents.

With a long history and profound cultural heritage. According to the Chashan Township Annals, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang (502–519 AD), villagers built the Yanta Temple, and monks planted tea along the mountains. Hence, the name Chashan (Tea Mountain) came into being, boasting a history of over 1,500 years. Since ancient times, Chashan has been home to many illustrious figures... More details about Chashan Town++