Wushi Enclosure

　　Built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty over 390 years ago, Wushi Enclosure features a rectangular front and a semi-circular rear. Among the many uniquely styled Hakka enclosed houses, it stands out as truly distinctive and precious. Covering an area of approximately 4,500 square meters, the front of the enclosure is about 60 meters long, extending to around 70 meters at the base of the rear circular section. The surrounding wall is about 8 meters high and consists of 2–3 floors. On both left and right corners of the front, there are symmetrically built 15-meter-high square watchtowers. The four walls of the watchtowers are dotted with numerous gun ports and cannon holes. The enclosure is exceptionally solid and highly defensive.

　　The enclosure has three gates in total. The main gate is situated in the center of the front wall, flanked by two exquisitely carved stone drums, each topped with a stone lion, signifying that the enclosure was once home to an official family. Passing through the main gate leads to a grand three-courtyard hall, serving as a public gathering space for the Hakka residents inside. On either side of the hall are six two-story houses forming six quadrangle courtyards, totaling thirty-six side rooms and three spacious halls, creating an imposing square complex that forms the core structure of Wushi Enclosure. Surrounding this square hall complex are 62 two-story houses forming a semi-circular outer enclosure. The second-floor inner side facing the hall features wooden corridors forming a U-shaped passageway for mutual response, while the outer walls are lined from top to bottom with many deep and dark gun ports and cannon holes. Together with the two watchtowers on either side of the front, they form a formidable firepower network to defend against external threats.