The Jianjiagang Cremation Tombs are located in Henan Xincun, Qixinggang, in the southern suburbs. In 1956, four Southern Song Dynasty cremation tombs were discovered. Each tomb had a grave mound constructed from lime and sand on the ground surface, all of a similar style but varying in condition of preservation. Each tomb contained an urn holding cremated remains; among them, Tomb No. 1 had a relatively well-preserved grave mound. The mound resembled a coffin, with a...
The ancient architectural complex of Longtan Village is located in Longtan Village, Huazhou Subdistrict, Haizhu District. It includes Xingren Academy, Donghu Ancestral Hall, the Memorial Archway for Chastity and Filial Piety, Yinglong Bridge, Lipu Bridge, Huiyuan Bridge, and Kangji Bridge. Longtan Village is situated in the southeastern part of Haizhu District. In ancient times, it was part of the seabed, and it gradually emerged as land over a thousand years ago. During the Qing Dynasty, Longtan Village belonged to…
The archway resembles a pavilion and was originally a structure used for decoration or celebration. However, in feudal society, the archway was a symbol of supreme honor and authority. It was erected by successive rulers to commend virtuous officials, chaste widows, meritorious families, and noble lineages. Erecting an archway was an act of recognizing virtue, receiving imperial grace, and achieving everlasting fame— the highest pursuit in one’s life. The massive...
Also known as Xiaogang Bridge, Yungui Bridge was built during the Ming Dynasty by He Weibo (1510–1587). He served as an imperial censor and Minister of Rites in the Ming court. Known for his upright character and boldness in speaking truth to power, he was imprisoned in 1545 after submitting a memorial impeaching Yan Song, then stripped of his official rank and sent home. He took refuge in Yungui Village...
The Weis' Ancestral Hall: Located in Lijiao Village, Haizhu District, it covers an area of 1,911 square meters. Built during the Ming Dynasty, it was designated as a Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit in August 1993. The main structure of the Weis' Ancestral Hall faces south and includes a ceremonial gate, gate tower, front porch, main hall, and side corridors. Upon entering the front section of the hall, visitors can look up at the horizontal plaque inscribed with "Hundred Generations of Zhou's Lineage"...
Lunsheng Bai Ancestral Hall (also known as the Bai Ancestral Hall): This ancestral hall is located in Longtan Village, Xinqiao (now Huazhou Street), and was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It was constructed by the local Bai family descendants to commemorate their ancestor, Bai Lunsheng. Bai came from a poor background but later became wealthy through business. He was known for his benevolence and contributed greatly to society through numerous charitable acts. He once operated a coffin shop in Henan, where he provided free coffins to any impoverished individuals who could not afford proper burials. In one year when a flood struck Hunan, he promptly donated a large sum of money for disaster relief. On another occasion, when the neighboring village of Xijiao suffered a disaster and farmers were forced to forfeit their land due to unpaid rent, Bai used his own funds to purchase the land and then leased it back to the farmers rent-free. He also supported them in restoring agricultural production. His philanthropic deeds came to the attention of the Qing imperial court, which awarded him a memorial archway inscribed with the words “Benevolent and Charitable” in recognition of his virtues. To honor him, this ancestral hall was later built. The structure is grand in scale and exquisitely crafted, featuring stone, wood, brick, and lime carvings depicting various animals, plants, and folktales—all vividly rendered. Its architectural style bears strong resemblance to that of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and it holds significant artistic value, being a rare example of its kind in the city. The hall was completed in the 25th year of the Guangxu reign (1899) and was designated as a Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit in August 1993.
Guangdong Christian Church is located at No. 23, Hongde 5th Lane, Hongde Road, covering an area of approximately 800 square meters. The main hall has two floors totaling 450 square meters, and the garden area spans 350 square meters. The second floor of the main hall serves as the worship sanctuary, with over 400 seats. Guangdong Christian Church was established in the 16th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1890), originally situated...
Liji Bridge is located in the eastern section of Haizhu Chong and was formerly known as Yaoxi. During the Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China, Yaoxi was famous for its Twenty-Four Scenic Spots and became a popular tourist destination. At its starting and ending points, two stone bridges were built — the one at the eastern end was called Liji Bridge, and the one at the western end was called Huijin Bridge. These were the first and last scenic spots among the Twenty-Four Scenic Spots of Yaoxi. The two bridges still exist today. Liji Bridge is about...
Martin Hall, designated as Building No. 334 in the northeast area of Sun Yat-sen University (formerly No. 61), is located to the east of Xing Ting Pavilion and the bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen on the central lawn of the campus. In 1905, at the founding of Lingnan College, the board of directors sold its own securities and, following the design of a young foreign architect named Stuart, constructed a three-story building...
The Ancestral Hall of the Jian Clan, located in Xiaozhou Village, Guangzhou, is a family ancestral temple building constructed during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It serves as a place for the Jian family to worship their ancestors and honor virtuous figures. Nestled within the simple and unspoiled village of Xiaozhou, embraced by meandering rivers and emerald surroundings, the Jian Ancestral Hall is a family temple built in the late Ming and early Qing periods. Occupying...
Shiuyi Hall at the South Campus of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou was completed in 1929. It was donated by ten alumni of Lingnan University, including Lam Wu and Choi Cheong, and is a four-story (including basement) building in the Lingnan architectural style. At the time, it served as the College of Agriculture building for Lingnan University. After multiple renovations, it still retains much of its original appearance today. Shiuyi Hall is located at No. 5 in the northwest area…
The solid and unadorned brick building of Java Hall has withstood nearly a century of vicissitudes, carrying within it a rich history. Located at No. 555 in the northwest area, Java Hall now serves as the building for the School of Physics Science and Engineering Technology. On its north-facing wall is embedded a marble plaque, on which golden characters are engraved in intaglio. These characters read “Java Hall,” inscribed in regular script by the renowned paleographer and former professor of our university, Rong Geng...
Zheseng Hall, named after the courtesy name of Sun Ke, son of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, was a college of engineering building funded by the Ministry of Railways during Sun Ke’s tenure as Minister of Railways. It was completed in 1931. Although the building was not funded by private donations, it was still named after an individual. It currently serves as the School of Information Science and Technology building at Sun Yat-sen University. In the northwest area of Kangyuan Garden, there are two extremely...
A student dormitory donated by a group of Lingnan University alumni including Mok Kin Sang and Lam Zhi Ho. Completed in 1924. Later named “Wing Kwong Hall” in honor of Dr. Chung Wing Kwong, the first Chinese president of Lingnan University. Originally a four-story building (including a basement), an additional floor was added in the 1970s. Located not far south of the Ma Ying Biu Hostel...
No. 388, Northeast District. A red-brick building with arched doors and windows was once the “newest and most splendid guest facility.” Above the main entrance is embedded a white stone plaque, on which several barely legible ancient Chinese seal script characters are engraved in an elegant, refined, meticulously structured, and uniformly weighted calligraphic style that embodies the rustic charm and vitality of pictographs. These were inscribed by Mr. Shang Chengzuo...
To the west of Magangding, there is a relatively concentrated cluster of eight red-brick buildings collectively known as the “Former Lingnan University Affiliated Primary School Building Complex.” Among them, the only one with a specific name located in the center of the building area is the “Tan Kah Kee Hall.” Situated at No. 341 in the northeast area, it is currently used by the Coastal Ocean Research Center. Unlike other buildings where plaques are usually placed above the main entrance...
No. 279 in the southeast area of Sun Yat-sen University is a slightly aged red-brick building named the “Madam Ma Yingbiao Nursing Home.” On the front wall of the nursing home, there are two commemorative stone plaques embedded on each side, inscribed respectively with the Chinese regular script “Commemorative Stone of the Madam Ma Yingbiao Nursing Home, Engraved in the 7th Year of the Republic of China” and the English “COLLEGEINFIR…
Also known as the Gao Lishi House, it is located at No. 313 in the northeast area of Sun Yat-sen University, on Magangding. This exquisite building was constructed in 1927 as a residence donated by American Dr. Gao Lishi to Dr. Lin Anda of Lingnan University. It once served as the home of Professor Xia Shuzhang, the pioneer of Chinese public administration and the “father of China’s MPA program.”
Xing Pavilion is located on the campus of Sun Yat-sen University. It was donated and built in 1928 by members of the Xing Society of Lingnan University to commemorate three teachers and students: Shi Jianru, Ou Lizhou, and Xu Yaozhang. Shi Jianru entered the Gezhi Academy in 1899 and later joined the Revive China Society. In October 1900, in support of the Huizhou Sanzhoutian Uprising, he attempted to bomb the Viceroyalty of Liangguang and the Viceroy...
“Zhang Bishi Hall” was built with donations from Mr. Zhang Bishi, a renowned historical figure in China, a prominent businessman known as a “Red-Topped Merchant,” and the founder of Changyu Wine Company in Yantai, Shandong. It is primarily a school for overseas Chinese, funded mainly by Mrs. Zhu Lanzhi, the wife of the overseas Chinese Zhang Bishi, and their son Zhang Zhijun. In accordance with the donors’ wishes, it was named “Zhang Bishi Hall.” Construction began in 1921,…