Where is there an unpopular ancient village in Guangdong, covering an area of 67 acres, with very exquisite buildings, attracting tourists?
As our incomes get higher and our living conditions get better, we all find that the number of friends who travel every year is also gradually increasing. Especially famous scenic spots are crowded with people every day. In these places, we will also find that no matter when we come, they seem to be extremely crowded. Because there are so many people, we have no intention of seeing the scenery. Therefore, the editor feels that although those lively places have merit, niche attractions are also worth visiting! This ancient residence in Shangyue is very interesting. Follow the editor to learn more about it!
The Shangyue Ancient House is located in Fogang County, Guangdong. Its construction history dates back to the Southern Song Dynasty, which has a long history of more than 720 years. The ancient village has also won the reputation of a rural demonstration site and one of the first batch of ancient villages. At present, there are more than 4,000 villagers in the scenic spot, covering an area of 45,000 square meters. The ancient buildings in the village are relatively well preserved. The architectural style we saw has a strong Lingnan style, and the whole village is unique *Contains 37 and 108 ancient houses. We can see the walls and roofs of the architectural style. Because the gable has an ear-shaped shape, we also call it Guo'er Tower. We can see various patterns on the eaves and ears. On the four sides of the village, we can also see the North Tower, South Tower, and West Tower. Floor and so on.
The entire small village is about 200 meters long and about 50 meters deep. There are about 6,000 people of the Zhu clan living here. Today, the descendants here have been passed down to 32 generations. The family lived in the Southern Song Dynasty. In the last years of his life, he followed Emperor Gong of the Song Dynasty to flee south, so he chose this quiet little village during his escape. Then, he lives here until today.
During the construction process, Shangyue ancient residences were laid out in accordance with Feng Shui, and the overall structure reflected the unique advantages of ecological harmony. The village is based on li as its structural layout. There are currently 18 li in the village, and 18 ponds are distributed in each li. Most of the buildings we see in the village are wooden structures, with hard-mounted roof designs, green brick plain walls, and Guoer walls, which are commonly known as Guoer buildings. Each building is designed with two There is a patio and windows in the room, which are mainly used for ventilation and lighting. The layout of the residential buildings is particularly standardized and unified, with very typical architectural features, and the construction technology also looks particularly unique.
The three ancient wells in the village have a history of nearly a hundred years. Although the time is relatively long, the water supply is still continuous, and the well water tastes very sweet. This is entirely related to its structure. The internal structure of the ancient well looks narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and looks like a modern light bulb. Even in hot weather, such a special structure does not easily allow the well water to evaporate quickly, and can effectively maintain the water. Well water temperature. What is surprising is that the villagers a hundred years ago actually had such ingenious creativity. Such creativity is really surprising.
I heard from the elders in the village that they used this ancient well for drinking water, whether they were doing laundry, cooking, or making tea. Today, the ancient village has long been a No matter what, the ancient well still exists, and the taste of the well water is still so sweet. People who work outside often get a glass of well water to relieve their homesickness. My friend, would you be interested in such an ancient dwelling?