Former Residence of He Shaoxia

Former Residence of He Shaoxia

The former residence of He Shaoxia is a protected cultural heritage site of Guangzhou City.

The former residence of He Shaoxia is located at No. 7, Huiyan Lane, Chepi Street, Beicun, Shawan Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, and was built during the Qing Dynasty. It is a two-story building with hard mountain-style roofing made of blue bricks. The ground floor features three bays and two corridors with blue brick stone bases, covering a construction area of approximately 105 square meters, with a width of 10.2 meters and a depth of 10.3 meters. The wall foundation and doorstep are constructed from granite, and the stone lintel is adorned with brick carvings. The residence is currently inhabited by his descendants and is well preserved, with He Shaoxia’s nephew, Zhu Weisen, living there.

In September 2005, the former residence of He Shaoxia was designated as a Registered Cultural Heritage Site under Protection by Guangzhou City.

Shawan Beicun (Northern Village of Shawan): Located to the north of the center of Shawan Town and south of Qingluo Road, Shawan Beicun covers an area of approximately 2.4 square kilometers and comprises 13 villager groups, with a total population of over 1,760.

With a history of over 800 years, Shawan Beicun boasts exquisitely laid out ancient streets and lanes, all paved with granite slabs. The area contains provincial-level cultural heritage sites such as the “Liugeng Hall,” “Guangyu Hall,” and the ancient architectural complex along “Chepi Street,” which are regarded as representatives of Lingnan traditional architecture. Xiangxian Middle School, situated just north of the center of Beicun, has nearly a century of educational history and is a national model... Detailed information on Shawan Beicun++

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of Protected Cultural Heritage Sites of Guangzhou City