Ancient Kongling Scenic Area

　　Kongling Village has a long history, shaped by the passage of time; its streets and alleys are interconnected, with houses scattered in a picturesque layout, gathering people from all directions to live and thrive—this is the land of Huizhou silk. Wong Hua Gong and Kong Yu, the ancestors, have left behind many unsolved mysteries in the ancient Kongling area to this day, such as fishing in the Twin Streams, Qiuzhong Li, Moon Gazing at the West Bridge, the Legend of the Turtle at Ghost Mound, and Horse Testing at Seven-Star Mound.

　　The Ancient Kongling Wang Family Courtyard Scenic Area? A hidden gem among Huizhou’s classic tourist attractions. The study room still echoes with the scholarly atmosphere of past generations; the Purple Auspicious Pavilion stands elegantly; the ritual architecture of the Loyalty Temple; the small courtyard in front of the Ink Pad Shrine, said to be divinely inspired; the Family Harmony Hall, where family gatherings take place; the ever-flowing Living Water Pond; the mysterious Eight-Dragon Well with its hidden secrets; the 400-year-old Osmanthus tree whose blossoms fill the air with fragrance; the plaque inscribed by Hu Shi? A place of enduring charm? The vibrant cultural heritage? The poetic charm of ancient trees? The stories passed down through generations? The serene mountain springs? The elegant pavilions? All offer a warm welcome to visitors. There are also attractions such as... It recreates the luxurious life of Huizhou-style residences, where families focused on farming and scholarly pursuits, showcasing a unique landlord sentiment. It allows you to experience the philosophy of Huizhou’s noble families, who preferred not to pursue official careers but instead found fulfillment in the mountains and forests, dedicating themselves to farming. Explore and study the farming, feng shui, and sacrificial cultures of the Huizhou Wang clan...

　　The residence of Wang Zun, the 75th generation descendant of Wong Hua Gong,? The Ancient Kongling? A place of refined elegance? Built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is the first of its kind—Ancient Kongling? A place of refined elegance? The Wang Family Courtyard, covering an area of 600 square meters. Nestled against the mountains and by the water, it faces the streets and alleys, with white walls and black tiles, arranged in neat rows, where lush greenery contrasts with black and white, forming a distinctive style. Attractions inside include the Jun De Hall, South Screen Reading Room, Study Courtyard, Screen Seclusion Pavilion, Purple Auspicious Pavilion, Loyalty Temple, Family Harmony Hall, Living Water Pond, Eight-Dragon Well, Flower Hall Stage, Ancient Ye Temple, Green Rain Pavilion, Osmanthus Fragrance,? A place of refined elegance? And more. The study room of past generations, the Purple Auspicious Pavilion, ritual architecture, the divine legend of the ink pad, family gatherings, the 400-year-old Osmanthus tree, the plaque inscribed by Hu Shi, the Xuanwu Dragon Vein, tea gatherings with friends, the scholars’ calligraphy practice hall, the ancestral teachings and family rules hall, and the Kong Family Shrine. It recreates the luxurious life of Huizhou-style residences, where families focused on farming and scholarly pursuits, showcasing a unique landlord sentiment. It allows you to experience the philosophy of Huizhou’s noble families, who preferred not to pursue official careers but instead found fulfillment in the mountains and forests, dedicating themselves to farming. Explore and study the farming, feng shui, and sacrificial cultures of the Huizhou Wang clan...

　　A wealth of cultural architecture, including academies, pavilions, temples, and gardens, is interspersed throughout, giving the entire environment a rich cultural atmosphere and garden-like charm. Standing at a high vantage point overlooking the villas, one sees layers of white walls and black tiles, undulating and arranged in a harmonious composition. The layered horse-head walls rise above the rooftops, some higher in the middle and lower at the ends, barely revealing the sloping roof ridges, half-hidden and half-visible, black and white in stark contrast; others slope downward in a V-shape at the top, with their ends stepping down several levels, and the eaves adorned with upturned black tiles. Against the blue sky, they outline the contours of the rooftops and the heavens, adding layers of spatial beauty and rhythmic elegance, reflecting the harmony between man and nature. The residences are mostly multi-story buildings, with courtyards centered around the "Four Waters Returning to the Hall" design, numbering more than ten. They feature small gardens and courtyards, with stone tables and benches, dug wells and fish ponds, and planted flowers, fruits, and trees, blending seamlessly with nature. In terms of interior decoration, meticulous craftsmanship is pursued, with beams, pillars, and panels all painted and gilded, especially making full use of wood, brick, and stone carving arts. On the bracket arms, flying eaves, window lattices (wooden grilles), door hoods, railings, and shrine niches, intricate carvings are found. The content includes scenes of sun, moon, clouds, and waves, landscapes and pavilions, as well as images of flowers, plants, insects, fish, birds, and beasts, stories and myths, historical dramas, and depictions of farming, weaving, fishing, woodcutting, scholarship, and filial piety. The content is rich, the carvings exquisite, bringing to life a vivid scroll of Ming and Qing dynasty culture, infusing otherwise static and monotonous structures with vitality, making them appear lively and lifelike.