Ancient Architectural Complex of Fenghuang Community

Ancient Architectural Complex of Fenghuang Community

The Ancient Architectural Complex of Fenghuang Community is a cultural heritage site under the protection of Bao’an District.

Ancient Architectural Complex of Fenghuang Community: A cultural heritage site under the protection of Bao’an District, located in the old village of Fenghuang Community, Fuyong Subdistrict, Bao’an District. It was built by descendants of Wen Tianxiang and includes over 60 structures such as ancestral halls, family schools, and residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties, forming an ancient architectural complex with a total floor area of approximately 18,000 square meters. Among them, the “Songzhuang Ancestral Hall,” the “Xiehe Ancestral Hall,” and the “Maoshan Family School” were built during the Ming dynasty and renovated in the mid-Qing dynasty. The majority of the other structures were built during the Qing dynasty. Most are of mixed brick, wood, and stone construction. They feature a typical three-bay, two-courtyard layout with two halls, one courtyard, and two corridors, showcasing the classic Lingnan Cantonese architectural style. In July 2005, it was designated as a cultural heritage site under the protection of Bao’an District People’s Government.

Xiehe Family School, originally built in 1848

Baru Study Room, originally built during the Tongzhi era of the Qing dynasty

Linpu Study Room, originally built in the mid-to-late Qing dynasty

Jieqing Ancestral Hall, originally built in the late Qing dynasty

Fenghuang Community: Covering a total area of 9.80 square kilometers, Fenghuang Community has 4.5 square kilometers of developable land and 5.3 square kilometers within the Basic Ecological Control Line, mainly consisting of Fenghuang Mountain Forest Park, Wushan Reservoir, and Qilake Reservoir. Within the ecological control zone, there are 2.07 hectares of basic farmland. Fenghuang Community is currently the largest community in Fuyong Subdistrict, comprising 18 resident groups. By the end of 2014, the community had a permanent registered population of 2,100, predominantly surnamed Wen—descendants of Wen Tianxiang’s nephew, the Southern Song national hero and patriotic poet. There is also a transient population... More detailed information about Fenghuang Community++