Ziyang Beiwusheng Guild Hall

　　The Beiwusheng Guild Hall is situated at the junction of the Renhe and Zhuhe rivers in Wafangdian, Xiangyang Town, Ziyang County, approximately 8 kilometers from Ziyang County town. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient buildings from the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty in southern Shaanxi. The overall structure remains intact, and its stone carvings and woodwork showcase profound historical and cultural significance along with exceptional artistic value, which is quite rare among guild hall ruins in Shaanxi. It holds high cultural heritage value and tourism development potential.

　　The guild hall flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Ancient Tea Horse Road, which became part of the Silk Road over a thousand years ago, was a vital trade route, and Ziyang in Shaanxi was one of its origins. The "Ziyang Maojian" tea, produced in Ziyang, gained enduring fame from here and ranked among China's top ten famous teas.

　　Especially noteworthy is the approximately 300-square-meter mural that has been preserved intact to this day—an extremely rare find in Shaanxi and seldom seen across the country. It holds significant reference value for studying the history of trade guild halls, architectural history, fine arts and painting history, as well as folklore culture.

　　The architecture of the guild hall is simple and elegant, with a grand and imposing style, all constructed using blue bricks and clay tiles. With upturned eaves, bracket sets, and beams adorned with carved paintings, the decorative features on the eaves between halls are vividly lifelike, making it a treasure of Qing Dynasty Jiangnan architectural art. Inside, there are three-tiered courtyards arranged in a stepped layout, comprising structures such as the mountain gate, main hall, side rooms, theater stage, viewing stands, stele pavilion, Bell and Drum Tower of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, and interconnecting rooms.

　　Scenic Area Address: Wafangdian, Xiangyang Town, Ziyang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province

　　Transportation: Take a local bus to Wafangdian from Ziyang County, or you can also get there by boat.