Former Residence of Li Hengshi and the Li Family Ancestral Hall

　　Located in Yumu Village, Futu Town, Yangxin County, dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Li Hengshi was a figure from the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty and once served as the Judicial Commissioner of Xinjiang. The former residence consists of the main gate, central hall, corridor, ancestral hall, and side rooms, covering a construction area of 1,360 square meters. The main gate features blue stone carvings with the four characters “光禄大夫” (Guanglu Daifu, an official title). The roof has double eaves and layered ridges, with upturned wing corners, and beneath the eaves are painted panels depicting stories of filial piety and loyalty as well as mythological legends. The Li Family Ancestral Hall is composed of a stage, viewing stands, main hall, corridor, ancestral shrine, and side rooms, with a total construction area of 1,680 square meters. The fire-prevention wall of the ancestral hall is shaped like a dragon, the main beams are processed according to the natural form of the timber, the column bases are carved in the shape of precious vases, and the overall carvings are exquisitely detailed. (Fourth Batch)

　　Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau