Drum Tower in Matian

Located in Tianxin village, Pingyang Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Matian Drum Tower is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It was built in Shunzhi period of Qing Dynasty and is a unique Dong building. Square two storey Pavilion, nine floors and eight columns, wood structure. The side is 8 meters wide and 20 meters high. The top cover is octagonal with a gourd top. The eaves and beams are painted with folk pictures, and the eaves are decorated with animal reliefs. A fire pool is set at the bottom and wooden benches are set around. The front of the second floor is equipped with movable wall, which can also be used as a stage. The first to the eighth floor are all four corners, and the ninth floor is octagonal. On the four tile eaves, there are symmetrical figures symbolizing auspicious happiness, such as flying dragon, unicorn, Phoenix, peacock, turtle, lion and galloping deer. All kinds of birds, fish, flowers and grass are painted on the rafters, with clear lines and gorgeous colors. The whole building is exquisite in structure, beautiful in shape, elegant and dignified. It is a masterpiece of Dong architectural art. Located in Matian village, Pingyang Township, 30 kilometers away from the county seat, Matian Drum Tower was first built during the reign of emperor Shunzhi of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1661 AD), rebuilt in 1948, and repaired and reinforced again in 1984. In 1959, the drum tower in Matian was designated as a provincial cultural relic protection unit by the people's Government of Hunan Province,

Drum Tower in Matian

Datian Drum Tower in Huaihua is located in Tianxin village, Pingyang Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Hunan Province, 30 kilometers away from the county. Rebuilt in 1950, it is a key cultural relics protection unit of the state.

Historical evolution

Located in Tianxin village, Pingyang Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, the Matian Drum Tower was built in the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. It is a unique Dong building. It is 30 kilometers away from the county. Rebuilt in 1950, it is a key cultural relics protection unit in China. Drum Tower is a special symbol of Dong village,

Located in Tianxin village, Pingyang Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Matian Drum Tower is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It was built in Shunzhi period of Qing Dynasty and is a unique Dong building. Square two storey Pavilion, nine floors and eight columns, wood structure. The side is 8 meters wide and 20 meters high. The top cover is octagonal with a gourd top. The eaves and beams are painted with folk pictures, and the eaves are decorated with animal reliefs. A fire pool is set at the bottom and wooden benches are set around. The front of the second floor is equipped with movable wall, which can also be used as a stage.

Cultural relics protection

Matian Drum Tower is one of the three national key cultural relics protection units of Tongdao.

The location of Ma Tian Drum Tower is called Ma Tian Village. Matian village is a relatively large village in this area. In the past, there were stilted houses near the drum tower. During the cultural revolution, during the movement of "migration to the mountain", villagers moved their houses to the mountain, and the vacant homestead was transformed into good farmland. The drum tower was first built in the reign of emperor Shunzhi of Qing Dynasty (1644-1661). It was rebuilt in 1948, covering an area of 240 square meters, and its plane is rectangular. The height of the drum tower is 18.72 meters; the ground floor is rectangular, the eaves from the first floor to the eighth floor are four corners, and the ninth floor is octagonal.

Pure wood frame

The mastian Drum Tower is a dry column type beam lifting pure wood frame, and the North-South symmetrical side building is a Xieshan type. Its top cornice is parallel to the second floor of the main building, and the next cornice is connected with the first floor of the main building, resulting in the ground floor space and the second floor stage, which makes the side building and the main building integrated and magnificent.

In the drum tower, the square, column and melon are selected in different forms, and the distribution is uneven. The three-dimensional characters of "Wu Hua Tian Bao, Guo Tai Min An, Ji Xing Gao Zhao" are engraved on the horizontal square from the first floor to the second floor. Small pieces of painted patterns and rolled grass patterns with ethnic characteristics constitute an orderly and distinct art decoration, which is a treasure of Dong culture and art. All kinds of flowers, birds and insects are painted on the external eaves of the drum tower, with bright lines and gorgeous colors.

architectural art

From the first floor to the eighth floor, there are tiger, dragon, snake, Phoenix, flying dragon, unicorn, Phoenix, peacock, fish, lion, galloping deer, etc. on the wing corners. Clay statues are vivid with different expressions. Beautiful decoration and exquisite shape make the drum tower more elegant and dignified. The whole building is exquisite in structure, beautiful in shape, elegant and dignified. It is a masterpiece of Dong architectural art.

In 1959, it was announced as a cultural relic protection unit in Hunan Province. In 1984, it was overhauled. In 1996, it was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council.

Travel Tips

Flavor specialty Helong rice, Zhijiang duck, Hongjiang blood rake duck, Dong bacon, Jingzhou carved preserves, lotus heart candy, rock sugar orange, Anjiang pomelo, Tan tea, Mingshan stone carving, Chuansi basket, etc.

Transportation: you can get to Huaihua, Zhijiang, Xinhuang, Tongren, Wanshan and Yuping directly.

Admission: both the drum tower and the dragon bridge are located in the Duyan Park, 20 yuan per person.

Location: Huaihua

Address: Tianxin village, Pingyang Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province.

Traffic: the drum tower is located in the south of Tongdao County

social customs and habits

There are many ethnic minorities in Huaihua, mainly including Dong, Miao, Tujia, Yao, Bai, etc. In the long years, Dong people have formed their own unique customs in clothing, food, housing, transportation, family, marriage, funeral, festival, production and so on.

Huaihua's Dong customs are well preserved and unique. For example, the spouse selection, engagement and wedding of young men and women of Dong nationality keep their primitive and simple characteristics. "Playing in the mountains and catching up with the depression" is an excellent opportunity for young men and women to get together and make friends.

After the two sides fall in love with each other, they will "stab the chicken to make love". When they get married, they will use "cloth shoes" to convey their love. There is also a peculiar Dong People's divorce party.

Address: Matian village, Pingyang Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Hunan Province

Longitude: 109.77011982442

Latitude: 25.945936926969

Ticket information: 20 yuan

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