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Qunfeng Village, Bingcun Town, Meixian District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province.
It is not only a grand and magnificent family architectural complex, but also a living fossil carrying rich history and culture.
Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall (仁厚温公祠), also known as Qunfeng Dafu Di, is a typical Hakka house in Meizhou built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 520 years, and it is the only Hakka house in the Meizhou area that has been included in the book "Traditional Chinese Folk Houses Architecture". It is not only a grand and magnificent family architectural complex, but also a living fossil carrying rich history and culture.
Located in Qunfeng Village, Bingcun Town, Meixian District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall is the ancestral home of the Wen family. According to legend, in the early Ming Dynasty, the founding father Liu Bowen went south to avoid trouble and was taken in by the Wen family, and after living in seclusion for a few years, he was reinstated to his official position. Before leaving, in order to express gratitude to the Wen's, Liu Bowen pointed out three pieces of geomantic treasure land, will say in this three pieces of treasure to create the foundation, can keep the family name of the children and grandchildren prosper. Later, these three places are to open the base of reproduction, the third of which is now Renhou Wen Gong Ancestral Hall is located.
Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall was built in the third year of Hongzhi of Ming Dynasty (1490), and has formed the present scale and pattern through the continuous construction and repair of more than ten generations. The entire complex covers an area of more than 23,000 square meters, with nearly 500 houses and halls, capable of housing nearly 500 people. It adopts the structure of "四进三堂八横三围龙", which consists of the halls in the central axis, the horizontal houses on both sides, the enclosing houses at the back, and the pond etc. It is a Hakka clan house that integrates the functions of ancestral hall, residence and defense.
Ren Hou Wen Gong Ancestral Hall is not only a Hakka residential building with high historical and artistic value, but also a cultural heritage that embodies the culture and spirit of Hakka.
Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall is a typical Hakka Weilong house (围龙屋), and it is also the oldest and the most massive one among the Weilong houses in Meizhou. It combines the functions of a clanhouse and a residential house, and the whole complex is large and majestic; at its largest scale, there were more than 400 houses, capable of housing nearly 500 people. The combination of the semicircular pond in front of the house, the overall semicircular house and the square house in the middle reflects the ancient Chinese philosophy of "天圆地方", and also reflects the Hakka people's concept of family, sense of defense, and belief in feng shui (风水).
Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall is the ancestral home, as well as the spiritual support of the Wen Clan. It has witnessed the rise and fall of the Wen Clan and carries the traditional virtues and cultural essence of the Wen Clan. It has a legendary origin with Liu Bo Wen, and also has a close connection with the Hakka Weilong house. It is a model of Hakka culture and architecture and the pride of the Hakka people.
Experience the architectural beauty of Hakka's Weilong House:
You can appreciate the overall architectural style of Renhou Wen Gong Ancestral Hall from a high place or outside to feel its large scale and majestic momentum; you can also walk into various halls and rooms to observe the ingenuity of its structure and layout; you can also savor the details of various plaques wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings and other decorative details, and appreciate the beauty of its art and the depth of its culture.
Feel the vitality of the ancient tree Cycads:
The two ancient cycad trees growing in Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall are rare ancient southeastern trees in China and also in the world. Besides that, the cycad tree has a high ornamental value in horticulture, and is known as an auspicious tree, god tree, etc. You can look for the two giant southeastern trees inside the In Hou Wen Gong Ancestral Hall, which are located behind the upper and lower halls.
Look for the important Pond in front of the Ancestral Hall:
In front of the Hou Wen Gong Ancestral Hall, there is a half-moon shaped pond, which is one of the important parts of the Wai Long House. The pond is stocked with aquatic animals such as fish, shrimps and crabs, which provide a source of food for the walled dragon house. Various flowers and trees are planted around the pond, adding life and color to the house. There is also a small pavilion by the pond, which is a good place for rest and viewing.
Transportation: Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall is about 40 kilometers away from the downtown of Meizhou City. You can take the shuttle bus from Meizhou to Bingcun Town, get off at Qunfeng Village and walk about 1.5 kilometers to get there. You can also drive or charter a car to get there.
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