Haikou Qiu Family Ancestral House

　　Located at No. 63, Zhongshan Road Old Street in Haikou City, the “Qiu Family Ancestral House” is a cluster of traditional Qing Dynasty residential buildings in northern Hainan with a history of over 100 years. It is nestled among the arcade buildings in the distinctive South Seas architectural style. The arcades themselves are quite unique, but the Qiu Family Ancestral House stands out even more due to its large scale, rigorous layout, and traces of Central Plains cultural heritage, making it a special highlight within the historic street’s scenery.

　　The Qiu Family Ancestral House covers an area of over 1,000 square meters. The original main building had five sections (or “courts”), but the fifth section was demolished in the second year of the Republic of China (1913) for reasons unknown; otherwise, the current area would be even larger. The property is over 10 meters wide from east to west, with corridors on both sides that could be used for living, studying, or enjoying tea. The main house and the corridors together form three traditional quadrangle courtyards.

　　Transportation Guide

　　Address: No. 63, Zhongshan Road, Longhua District, Haikou City, Hainan Province

　　How to get there: Take bus routes 3, 5, 6, 14, 20, 30, 43, 60, or Tourist Line 1 within Haikou City to reach the site