Fujian Jiutuma Ancient Houses Tourism Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Jiutuma Ancient Residential House is an ancient residential community that can be regarded as a model of traditional residential architecture in the Qing Dynasty in Fuzhou. It is located in Qiyang Village, Heshang Town, Changle City. Local legend has it that nine celestial horses once appeared here, and were later transformed into nine spiritual stones by the eminent monk Baizhang Zen Master of the Tang Dynasty. From the Jiaqing to Daoguang years of the Qing Dynasty, local gentry Chen Lihuan and his son wanted to obtain the spirit of the "Nine Horse God" and surrounded the "horse" building. After about 70 years, it was completed and passed down to this day.Attractions distribution:
Jiutuma Ancient Residential House is the most complete ancient residential building complex with the highest level of craftsmanship in Changle City. The main attractions include the main entrance, walls, lights and windows, stone carvings, stone lions, buildings, Fang-head wood carvings, and lotus leaf-shaped beams. , caissons, firewalls, stone carvings, brick carvings, partition windows, pavilions, gardens, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial cultural relics protection unitScenic spot features:
Photography, architecture, sightseeing, ancient housesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Fujian Province>Fuzhou City>Changle District>Yutian Town
How to get there:
There are no bus lines around the ancient residence. It is recommended to drive there by yourself, or take a bus to Heshang Town and then take a taxi into the village.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Nine-headed horse ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. The biggest attraction of the ancient residential buildings of Jiutuma is its beautiful wood craftsmanship, including carved galleries, caissons, stone carvings, brick carvings, and partition windows. The carvings with different techniques and rich content are very exquisite.
2. There is no admission fee for the Jiutuma Ancient Residence. There are still people living in the residence. Visitors should respect the local customs and do not damage the ancient residential buildings.
3. The Nine-headed Horse Building Complex faces north and faces south. It is basically square in plane, 120 meters wide from east to west and 120 meters deep from north to south, divided into 5 rows. There is a gate in the middle of the south side of each column. During weddings and weddings, the gate, screen door and hall door are opened all the way, giving a very spectacular view of "five falls behind".
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Gallery
Fujian Jiutuma Ancient Houses Tourism Guide - Courtyard
Fujian Jiutuma Ancient Houses Tourism Guide - Architecture
Fujian Jiutuma Ancient Houses Tourism Guide - Fu Stone Carvings
Fujian Jiutuma Ancient Houses Tourism Guide - Bronze Inscriptions Decoration
Fujian Jiutuma Ancient Houses Tourism Guide - Pavilion
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