The Hehao Xu Ancestral Hall

The Hehao Xu Ancestral Hall

The Hehao Xu Ancestral Hall is a cultural heritage site protected by Tianhe District.

The Hehao Xu Ancestral Hall is located at No. 6 Dongheli, Wanggang, Yushatan Village, Fenghuang Subdistrict. It was built in the sixth year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1867). The structure faces south and consists of three sections: front, middle, and rear halls, each with five bays, flanked by side rooms on both sides, totaling 16 rooms. The main gate features a sliding wooden door (tanglong door). The hall covers a floor area of 1,352 square meters. It has a flush-gable roof with straight gray ridges. The roof is covered with closed tiles. The walls are made of blue bricks, and the foundation is granite. The entire building has no columns—the weight is supported entirely by the brick walls. This architectural style differs from typical Lingnan ancestral hall designs. Locally referred to as "five up, five down," it blends the architectural styles of Hakka residences with those of Cantonese-style homes, featuring additional wing rooms beyond the main structure.

On October 19, 2012, it was designated as part of the second batch of cultural heritage sites protected by Tianhe District.

Fenghuang Subdistrict: Fenghuang Subdistrict is an administrative subdistrict under the jurisdiction of Tianhe District, located in the northeastern part of Tianhe. Its boundaries are as follows: to the east and north it neighbors Baiyun District, to the south it borders Changxing Subdistrict and Xintang Subdistrict, and to the west it adjoins Longdong Subdistrict. The total area is 22.998 square kilometers, with a population of 28,500. It has two village committees and four neighborhood committees. The subdistrict office is located in the middle section of Huamei Road.

Fenghuang Subdistrict was established in December 2002, formed from the Kemuilong and Yushatan areas of the former Shahe Town. The jurisdiction of Fenghuang Subdistrict is one of the best-preserved natural areas in Guangzhou, featuring scenic spots such as the beautiful Shaojiwo Reservoir… More details about Fenghuang Subdistrict++

Further reading:

· Second Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Tianhe District