Qunfeng Hairpin and Wat Introduction: Qunfeng Hairpin and Wat House was built by Tong Guilin, a member of the Qing Emperor Qianlong (AD 1736-1795). At that time, he followed the example of "Meng Mu's three moves" and chose the site in the Academy's "Chimu Thatched Cottage" Next to it is a representative of an ancient official residence. The front horse head wall is symmetrical from left to right, with the potential of "five mountains facing the sky". The walls are respectively sculpted with "peaks and hairpins" and "clear stream reflection belt", reflecting the unique geographical location of this house and the mind of the owner. There are "Five Blessings" celadon inlaid on both sides of the gate, so it is also called the "Five Blessings" house. The two upside-down house lions are a metaphor for "everything goes well". The lattice wooden windows in the courtyard are carved with various patterns with different meanings, full of the owner's hopes. The origin of the name of the house and various exquisite relief wood carvings are a concentrated expression of Qian Tong's profound farming and reading culture.

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