Ancient dwelling at No. 7, Horizontal Alley 2, Village Center Street 2

Ancient dwelling at No. 7, Horizontal Alley 2, Village Center Street 2

The ancient dwelling at No. 7, Horizontal Alley 2, Village Center Street 2 is a cultural heritage site protected by Panyu District.

The ancient dwelling at No. 7, Horizontal Alley 2, Village Center Street 2 is located at No. 7, Horizontal Alley 2, Village Center Street 2, Tangtou Village, Hualong Town. It dates back to the Qing Dynasty.

Originally built during the Qing Dynasty, it is a two-story residence in the "three-bay, two-corridor" style, also known as Jingyi Hall. The main structure features a flush gable roof, wok-handle-shaped firewalls, plaster-carved dragon boat ridges, gray barrel tiles, blue brick walls, and a granite foundation. The front eaves of the main gate are decorated with landscape paintings and plaster carvings of floral and bird patterns. This dwelling is well-preserved and showcases the typical architectural style of Qing Dynasty residences in the Lingnan region.

On November 8, 2010, the Office of the People's Government of Panyu District announced the ancient dwelling at No. 7, Horizontal Alley 2, Village Center Street 2 as part of the first batch of Panyu District Cultural Heritage Protection Units.

Tangtou Village: Located in the center of Hualong Town, adjacent to the town center and the town government, Tangtou Village covers an area of 2.5 square kilometers. It comprises four natural sections—Tangtou, Village Center Street, West Street, and Lower Street—and 10 production teams. In 2009, the village had an agricultural population of 1,451 people, across 515 households. The total output value of industry and agriculture in 2009 was 156 million yuan, with agricultural output valued at 26 million yuan. The village collective net income was 870,000 yuan, the average labor income was 13,430 yuan, and per capita income was 9,491 yuan. The total area for cultivation and breeding was 1,793 mu, including 35 mu for vegetables, 68 mu for woody fruit trees, and 10 mu for shade-loving plants... More details about Tangtou Village++

Further reading:

· First Batch of Panyu District Cultural Heritage Protection Units