Huang Youzhen Yabai Art Museum (Zhennan Ancestral Hall)

Huang Youzhen Yabai Art Museum (Zhennan Ancestral Hall)

Huang Youzhen Yabai Art Museum (Zhennan Ancestral Hall)

The Huang Youzhen Yabai Art Museum is located within Zhennan Ancestral Hall on Anning West Street. Built on the original site of the Ming and Qing dynasty structure Zhennan Ancestral Hall, the museum features an exquisite three-courtyard, two-patio layout of refined brick, wood, and stone architecture. In harmony with the ancient architectural heritage of Shawan, the museum displays representative root carvings of yabai (a rare type of agarwood tree) by the renowned contemporary artist Mr. Huang Youzhen, as well as hundreds of top-tier yabai art pieces from across the country. The tranquil and serene environment of the art museum seamlessly integrates with the ancient architecture, creating a perfect harmony between nature, art, and humanity. It serves as a high-end venue for appreciating yabai root carvings and calligraphy and painting artworks, and has become an important part of the cultural heritage of Shawan Ancient Town.

Address: Beicun Village, Shawan Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City

Ticket Information: The combined ticket is priced at 40 RMB, which includes access to Liugeng Hall (the He Clan Ancestral Hall), Sanren Hall, Academician He Binglin Memorial Hall, Shawan Cantonese Music Museum, and Academician He Binglin Memorial Hall.

Shawan Beicun Village: Located in the northern part of Shawan Town, south of Qingluo Road, Shawan Beicun Village covers an area of approximately 2.4 square kilometers and consists of 13 villager groups, with a total population of over 1,760.

Shawan Beicun Village boasts a history of over 800 years. Its ancient streets and alleys feature exquisitely laid-out architecture, with all major roads and lanes paved with granite slabs. The area is home to several provincial-level cultural heritage sites, including the “Liugeng Hall,” “Guangyu Hall,” and “Chepi Street,” which form a group of ancient buildings that are representative of Lingnan-style architecture. Xiangxian Middle School, located just north of the center of Beicun Village, has nearly a century of educational history and is a nationally recognized... More detailed information about Shawan Beicun Village++