Conghua Phoenix Hakka Ancient Walled Village

Conghua Phoenix Hakka Ancient Walled Village

Phoenix Ancient Walled Village, also known as Qianjinshan Ancient Village, is located in Fengyi Village, Jiangpu, Conghua, at the foot of Shuangfeng Mountain. A sea of grayish-brown and whitish old roofs spreads out in neat, orderly rows. This small mountain village resembles the dwelling place of reclusive martial arts masters from classic wuxia novels.

What sets Phoenix Ancient Walled Village apart from other ancient villages in Conghua is that its architecture closely resembles that of traditional Hakka fortified villages—perhaps the origin of its name “Phoenix Ancient Walled Village.” From a high vantage point, one can see the houses laid out in a highly organized grid pattern, enclosed by surrounding buildings or walls, forming a square layout that embodies the classic style of a Hakka walled village. The homes inside the enclosure are mostly unit-style dwellings, featuring either a corridor-style design or the “Dàqítóu” layout (one hall with one room). Moreover, as there are three major family surnames in the village, there are ancestral halls, open courtyards (hépíng) at the entrances, and ponds—features that distinguish it from typical Cantonese-style walled villages.

The village has residents from three different surnames, hence three ancestral halls stand side by side. Although the ancestral halls vary noticeably in size, it is said that the villagers from the three families live together in remarkable harmony—a rare sight in other villages.

The area boasts a unique primitive living landscape, with its mud-brick and blue-tiled houses, authentic Hakka culture, and pristine rural scenery, earning it the reputation of being Guangdong’s “Wuyuan”—a beautiful Hakka ancient walled village. Enjoying Hakka cuisine and picking fresh fruits and vegetables from the fields offers visitors a refreshing sense of escaping the hustle and bustle of the world and returning to nature.

Location: Fengyi Village, Jiangpu Town, Conghua City, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Transportation by bus: Take a long-distance bus from Guangzhou to Conghua City, then transfer to Conghua Bus Route 1 directly to the site.

Driving route: Starting from Guangzhou, take the South China Expressway—Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway—Jiebei Expressway—National Highway G105—Provincial Road S253. Look for the roadside sign for “Phoenix Ancient Walled Village.”