Ningde Changyang Xu’s Ancient Houses Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Changyang Xu's ancient residential complex is a wonderful example of Fujian's traditional ancient architecture. It is located in Changyang Village on the northern border of Gutian County. The ancient residence was built in the late Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that a wealthy man named Xu accumulated a lot of wealth from doing business. In order to honor his ancestors and make him famous for generations, he spent huge sums of money to build this mansion. The ancient residences are connected in two rows, front and back, facing east and west, with a total area of ​​about 2,000 square meters. The owner chose a location that was sheltered from the wind, sunny, close to mountains and rivers. It is surrounded by rolling green mountains, and a clear spring flows from the north to the south in front of the village, which is very consistent with the traditional Chinese Feng Shui concept.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of the ancient residences of the Xu family in Changyang include the turrets, stone gates, patios, halls, stone pier carvings, cloister window lattice, Xu family ancestral hall, etc.

Scenic spot features:

photography, architecture, art, ancient dwellings, architecture