Former Residence of Liu Bingyu

　　The former residence of Liu Bingyu is situated in Liantang Village, Hema Township, Wuxuan County, Laibin City. Constructed during the late Qing and early Republican era, it faces west and covers a land area of 6,267 square meters, with a building area of 3,014 square meters. The main house has three floors, while the auxiliary buildings have two, all built with a composite structure of blue bricks. Based on the traditional Lingnan manor architectural style, the residence incorporates Western architectural elements, making it a fusion of Chinese and Western design. In 2004, it was designated as a municipal-level key cultural relic protection unit by the People’s Government of Laibin City.

　　The layout of the residence still follows the traditional Chinese courtyard style. The central main house is compactly arranged, with rooms interconnected by inner corridors and strict bilateral symmetry. A ancestral hall is situated at the back of the main house, while a front courtyard lies at the front, flanked by wing rooms on both sides. Corner watchtowers are placed at each of the courtyard’s four corners, with the first two connected by a covered corridor. The front courtyard is landscaped with flowers, plants, and trees, complementing the pond in front. Influenced by the introduction of Western church architecture due to the presence of French missionaries in the late Qing Dynasty, the building's façade features an unusual and striking design, giving off a solemn and dignified impression. The main house has square brick flooring, blue brick walls, wooden flooring, and a tiled roof. The wing rooms are also built with blue bricks, connected by colonnades, and topped with tiled roofs.

　　Liu Bingyu (1869~1923)　　Liu Bingyu (1869–1923), courtesy name Tongcheng, was a native of Xialiantang Village, Hema Township. In the mid-period of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty, he passed the imperial martial arts examination. Between the 31st and 32nd years of Guangxu (1905–1906), he engaged in coal mining in Heshan and was among the first to exploit coal resources in Guangxi’s Heshan area. Later, facing losses in mining, he returned to his hometown and served as deputy head of the local militia bureau. He then recruited and organized a bandit-suppression force in the village, and was promoted to the rank of squadron leader by the Xunzhou Prefecture. After the success of the Xinhai Revolution, Liu Guxiang was appointed as the commander of the Fifth Army, with Liu Bingyu serving as his deputy, stationed in Liuzhou. Soon after, Liu Bingyu was transferred to serve as the commander of the Xunfang Defense Force and the garrison commander of Guiping, with the additional rank of Major General. In the 6th year of the Republic of China (1917), Liu Bingyu was appointed as the commander of the Guangxi Army against Long (Ji Guang), and led troops to Guangdong... Details+