Chating Village is located on the west side of Chanchan Highway in the southwest of Tanbu Town. Most villagers have the surname Tang, whose ancestors migrated here from Nanhai during the Song Dynasty, establishing the village about 700 years ago. The character "Tang" includes the water radical, and "tea" also relates to water, while a "pond" can contain it—hence the name "Chating." The ancient buildings in the village cover an area of over 67,000 square meters, with approximately 120 relatively well-preserved Ming and Qing structures remaining, including...
In Jiuhu Village, there is a place called the "Wang Clan Ancestral Hall," which was the site of the First Farmers' Association of Huaxian County and also the headquarters of the Huaxian Farmers' Self-Defense Army. It is fittingly referred to as the cradle of the red revolution, as this was once the battleground where leaders of the peasant movement such as Peng Pai, Ruan Xiaoxian, Liu Ersong, Wang Fusan, and Wang Peng fought together…
The scenic section of the Nine-Bend River is the upper reaches of the Bajiang River within the territory of Chini Town, running through villages such as Lantian, Baimi, and Menkoukeng. Meandering curves, riverbanks, farmland, and ponds create a picturesque scene. With gentle water flow, it is suitable for drifting on bamboo rafts. The charming scenery and tranquil environment make it an ideal green corridor for sightseeing and leisure. Travel Guide: Self-driving route: …
The Youfeng Tang Ancestral Hall is located in Zhongshe, Chatang. It is a Qing Dynasty structure, partially renovated in 2009. Facing west and situated eastward, it has a total width of 11.4 meters, a depth of 17.2 meters, and covers a construction area of 206 square meters. It features wok-handle-shaped gable walls, grey-plastered antique-style ridges, gray-glazed barrel tiles, blue brick stone bases, and red brick-paved flooring. The eave boards are carved with opera characters...
Nanshou Family School is located in the southern part of Chatang Village, established in the year of Ren Shen (1872). It faces west and features a main structure of three bays and two courtyards, with a side building serving as an auxiliary ancestral hall. The total width is 16.9 meters, the depth is 20.4 meters, and the building covers an area of 360 square meters. It has a gable-and-hip roof with "人" shaped firewalls, grey plastered antique-style ridges, plain barrel tiles, a bluestone base, and red...
Hong Sheng Ancient Temple in Chatang Village is located in Nanshe, Chatang Village, Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. Built in the 21st year of the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty (1816), it was renovated in the 28th year of the Guangxu reign (1902) and again in 2003. The Hong Sheng Ancient Temple in Chatang is the largest in scale and foremost in architectural artistry and cultural significance in Huadu...
Lantian Village is located in the southwestern part of Chini Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou. To the east, it borders Hetang and Hecun Villages; to the south, it neighbors Tanco Town; to the west, it adjoins Litang and Songgang Villages; and to the north, it is adjacent to Baini Village. In 1983, Lantian Village was formed by merging three natural villages: Xincun, Lantian, and Zhongdong. Xincun Village was originally named Zhaoxinxicun, established by the Zhao family, …
The history of Ruiling bonsai dates back over 100 years and it represents the southern school of Chinese bonsai art. Compared to northern bonsai, Ruiling bonsai is characterized by its rugged, natural, graceful, and bold artistic style. Over time, it has developed its own unique and distinctive aesthetic, which can be succinctly summarized by the four words: “ancient, spirited, refined, and eccentric.”
Sanhua Village has a history of over 900 years, and most villagers share the surname Xu. The founding ancestor of the Xu clan in Sanhua Village was Xu Zongyuan. According to the Xu family genealogy, prior to this, the Xu clan resided in Baochang County, Nanxiong. In the eighth year of the Yuanyou era during the Northern Song Dynasty (1085), Xu Zongyuan was appointed by the imperial court as the magistrate of Nanhai County and came to serve as an official in Panyu, Guangzhou. He chose…
Gangtou Village faces south with its back to the north and is surrounded by water on its east, south, and west sides, earning it the reputation of “three waters flowing north, four waters converging at the source.” It enjoys a prime geographical location and was a key land and water transportation hub in ancient Huadu. In particular, Liuxi River in front of the village served as the main waterway connecting Guangzhou with the northern regions. A cargo dock was built along the river, and in the past, the villagers’ economy...
The Jìnshì Dì of Chini Village is located at Sanhezhuang in Chini Community, Chini Town, Huadu District. Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, it is classified as an ancient architectural structure. In July 2002, it was designated as part of the sixth batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units. Protected area: to the east, up to the exterior wall line of the adjacent building on the east side and the edge of the stone-paved path of Qingyun Lane; to the north, 5 meters beyond the outer edge of the Jìnshì Dì’s exterior wall; to the west…
The residential buildings in Gaoxi Village are located in Tianxin Zhuang, Gaoxi Village, Huadong Town, Huadu District. Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, they are classified as ancient architecture. In July 2002, they were designated as part of the sixth batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units. Protected area: to the east up to the west wall line of adjacent buildings to the west of Xiantang Family School and Ouyang Kehui’s residence, to the north up to the north wall line of No. 120, Tianxin Zhuang, Gaoxi Village…
The Tan Clan Ancestral Hall in Wen Yi Village is located in Wen Yi Village, Tanbu Town, Huadu District. Dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is classified as an ancient architectural structure. In July 2002, it was designated as part of the sixth batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units. Protected area: 5 meters eastward from the outer edge of the building, north to the southern boundary of the adjacent building to the north, south to the southern boundary of the existing road to the south, west to...
The Sanyuli Ancient Well is located next to the Qiyu Public Study Hall in the ancient alley of Sanyuli, Dongshe, Langtang. The well platform is 3.1 meters wide and 2.4 meters deep. Originally paved with granite slabs, the surface has now been replaced with concrete. The well curb is made of smooth stone, with an inner diameter of 0.42 meters and an outer diameter of 0.55 meters. The well wall is rammed earth, and the well is about 8 meters deep. This well mainly supplied water to residents living in the alley...
The Ancestral Hall of the Tan Clan is located in Cangshuyuan Village, Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. It was first built in the first year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty and renovated in the 34th year of the Guangxu reign (1908). The hall faces northeast and is situated to the southwest, with a three-lane, three-courtyard layout. It has a total width of 23.6 meters, a total depth of 39.1 meters, and covers a construction area of approximately 900 square meters. The roof features a…
Hongsheng Ancient Temple is located in Cangshuyuan Village, Tanbu Town. Its original construction date is unknown. It was rebuilt in the 12th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1747), renovated in the 7th year of the Jiaqing reign (1802), reconstructed in the 29th year of the Guangxu reign (1903), and refurbished again in 1998. The temple faces east and has a three-lane layout, with a total width of 18.3 meters and a depth of 25.6…
Wanliang Tang Ancestral Hall is located in Nanshe. It is a Qing Dynasty structure that was renovated in the 11th year of the Republic of China (1922) and again in 1997. Facing west and situated eastward, it features three bays and two courtyards, with a total width of 11.2 meters and a depth of 19.7 meters, covering a built-up area of 233 square meters. The building has a gable and hip roof with flush gable walls, grey-plastered antique-style ridges, grey barrel tiles, granite stone...
The Xu Ancestral Hall of the Sanhua Village Xu Clan and the Ancestral Hall of Xu Mo’an are located in Zhonghua Community, Sanhua Village, Xinhua Subdistrict, Huadu District. Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, they are classified as ancient architecture. In December 2008, they were designated as part of the seventh batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units. Protected area: the eastern, northern, and western boundaries are defined by the exterior walls of adjacent buildings, while the southern boundary extends to the existing road edge of Zhonghua Avenue…
The Tomb of Hu JiaBin is located on Shimaoling in Huacheng Village, Huashan Town, Huadu District. It dates back to the Qing Dynasty and is categorized as an ancient tomb. In December 2008, it was designated as part of the seventh batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units. Protected area: 10 meters beyond the tomb’s boundary line. Construction control zone: 30 meters beyond the outer edge of the protected area. …
The Tomb of Wang Yongming is located on Shixing Ridge (also known as Chenghuangye Mountain) in Fengqun Village, Chini Town, Huadu District. Dating back to 1702, it is categorized as an ancient tomb. In December 2008, it was designated as part of the seventh batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units. The protected area extends 10 meters beyond the outer edge of the tomb. The construction control zone extends 30 meters…