Guangyu Hall

　　Guangyu Hall is situated in Luoyang Village, Gaoliang Town, Deqing County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. In 2011, it was recognized as a cultural heritage site by the People's Government of Deqing County. According to local elders, Guangyu Hall was built in 1933 (the 22nd year of the Republic of China) by Li Baolin, a resident of Luoyang Village. In November 1944, an anti-Japanese self-defense squad used it as a stronghold to repel Japanese attacks. During the Chinese Civil War, it served as a key attacking base during the "February 28" armed uprising in Deqing. The building features a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, constructed with brick and wood. It faces east and sits westward, with a total width of 23.3 meters and a depth of 49 meters, covering a floor area of 1,141.7 square meters. The structure has five bays across the front and two stories in height. Originally, it included a main hall, a watchtower, a backyard garden, and five sections in total. During the Cultural Revolution, the watchtower and backyard garden were destroyed. Currently, three sections remain. The front porch of the entrance has three arched doorways, and there is a balcony on the second floor. The parapet wall at the top features cement relief lettering that reads “Li · Guangyu Hall” in large characters. The main entrance has a traditional wooden security door. With its grand architecture and large footprint, Guangyu Hall exhibits a fusion of Chinese and Western design elements. It also stands as a historical witness to the people of Deqing’s resistance against Japanese invasion and their role in the "February 28" uprising during the liberation war. The building holds certain value for the study of Republican-era Sino-Western hybrid architecture and the region’s anti-Japanese history.