Zeng Jiayuan

Built in the Qing Dynasty, also known as zengjiayuan, it is the only well preserved family manor in Hongya County. According to textual research, Zeng's Grand Courtyard was built in 1927-1937 by Zeng Yicheng, a descendant of Zeng's family. It covers an area of 11621 square meters, with a total construction area of 5402 square meters. It has four quadrangles and three stages. In the courtyard, there are viewing platform, eight character Longmen, lady's building, study, stone archway, peony garden, litchi garden and leisure Pavilion The luxury of the past.

In the history of Liujiang, there were four families: Zeng, Zhang, Yang and he. Among the people, "Zeng's house, Yang's Dingzi, Zhang's maid and he's millet" are popular. According to the 1997 edition of Hongya County annals, Zeng Jiayuan was designed and built by Zeng Yicheng (late Qing dynasty-1950), a descendant of Zeng Biguang (about 1795-1875). According to the inscriptions and stone carvings of Zeng Jiayuan, Zeng Jiayuan was completed in 1927. After the founding of the people's Republic of China, the park was stationed in Liujiang District Office, Liujiang district hospital, Liujiang district forestry station, Hongya forest farm and other units. In 1955, Hongya Forest Farm moved away. In 1972, the garden on the left side of Liujiang district hospital was abandoned and the outpatient department and inpatient department were built. The garden and building on the right side remained unchanged. In 1985, the people's Government of Hongya County announced the main courtyard, backyard and back garden of jianjiayuan used by Liujiang district office as key cultural relics protection units at the county level. In 1986, the hospital of Liujiang district and the two quadrangles around the front hall of Liujiang forestry station were announced as the key cultural relics protection units at the county level, preserving the panorama of zengjiayuan.

Zengjiayuan is a compound quadrangle residential building. It has a wooden structure, a beam frame, and a corridor style corner terrace. The terrace faces each other, and the eaves kiss. It forms an organic whole. It has high architectural art and enjoyment value.

Zeng Jiayuan

Zengjiayuan, also known as Zengjia courtyard, is located in the north of Liujiang ancient town, Hongya County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province. It was built in the Qing Dynasty. In May 2013, the State Council approved and announced the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units, among which Zeng Jiayuan was listed.

Geography

Zengjiayuan, located in the north of Liujiang ancient town, Hongya County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province, was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is the only well preserved family manor in Hongya County so far. Seen from the sky, Zeng's courtyard is a traditional Chinese character "Shou".

According to textual research, Zeng Jiayuan was built in 1927-1937 by Zeng Yicheng, a descendant of Zeng family. It covers an area of 11621 square meters from west to East, with a total construction area of 5402 square meters. It is a "four courtyard and three stages" layout. There are four quadrangles and three stages in the courtyard. There are viewing platform, eight character dragon gate, lady's building, study, stone archway, peony garden, litchi garden and leisure Pavilion in the courtyard, which shows the owner of the courtyard The luxury of the past

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History of the compound

In the history of Liujiang, there were four families: Zeng, Zhang, Yang and he. Among the people, "Zeng's house, Yang's Dingzi, Zhang's maid and he's millet" are popular. According to the 1997 edition of Hongya County annals, Zeng Jiayuan was designed and built by Zeng Yicheng (late Qing dynasty-1950), a descendant of Zeng family. According to the inscriptions and stone carvings of Zeng Jiayuan, Zeng Jiayuan was completed in 1927.

After the founding of the people's Republic of China, the park was stationed in Liujiang District Office, Liujiang district hospital, Liujiang district forestry station, Hongya forest farm and other units. In 1955, Hongya Forest Farm moved away. In 1972, the garden on the left side of Liujiang district hospital was abandoned and the outpatient department and inpatient department were built. The garden and building on the right side remained unchanged. In 1985, the people's Government of Hongya County announced the main courtyard, backyard and back garden of jianjiayuan used by Liujiang district office as key cultural relics protection units at the county level. In 1986, the hospital of Liujiang district and the two quadrangles around the front hall of Liujiang forestry station were announced as the key cultural relics protection units at the county level, preserving the panorama of zengjiayuan.

Compound structure

Zengjiayuan is a compound quadrangle residential building. It has a wooden structure, a beam frame, and a corridor style corner terrace. The terrace faces each other, and the eaves kiss. It forms an organic whole. It has high architectural art and enjoyment value.

Main hall: 5 rooms 29 meters wide, 5 rooms 18.7 meters deep and 11 meters high. The building is 4.5 meters high. The cantilevered corridor is 2.5 meters wide and the railing is 1 meter high. The flying chair is embossed. The plain platform is 0.7 meters high and the vertical belt treadway is 4 levels. Single eaves Xieshan type roof, full wood structure, through the teaser type beam frame, 6 through 7 columns, face-to-face imitation brick decoration, with Chui gray wood frame outside plastic shape, become square column and square beam, and apply imitation brick lattice pattern. Flowers or auspicious animal paste plastic patterns are applied under the eaves of each window. Now some of the patterns have been peeled off to reveal the wood bones.

Wing room: the left and right compartments are symmetrical and of equal height, and the corner corridor of the walking horse connects with the main hall. The width of four rooms is 12.9 meters, the depth of three rooms is 10.2 meters, and the height is 8.2 meters. The wooden ladder is set in the middle of the box building, and there are aisles up and down.

Courtyard dam: behind the main hall is the courtyard dam, in which there is a large water tank, which was built in 1937.

Theater: single eaves roof 5 through 5 columns. It is 11.9 meters wide and 10.2 meters deep. The arc-shaped steps are 1.1 meters higher than the ground, and the vertical belt treadway is applied for 6 steps. The building area is 990 square meters, huazhai 50 square meters and Gexie 285 square meters. Its architectural style is consistent with the main hall.

What's more strange is that the bird's-eye view of the house shows the word "Shou" in complex writing. It is said that in order to conform to the stroke layout of "Shou", the owner of Zeng's courtyard made the walls or buildings outside quite unique, especially the row of buildings near the river, which were built like zigzags, turning and turning. The shape was strange and unique, which also showed the designer's ingenuity and meticulous mind

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Tourist attractions

The whole house is decorated with western architectural patterns, carved beams and painted buildings. It is a model of modern Chinese and Western architecture. As a result, Zeng's courtyard has become the most dazzling scene in Liujiang ancient town.

Zeng Jiayuan is free to visit. When you walk into the compound, Sichuan Opera is still performing on the stage, attracting many visitors.

Facing the Huaxi River in front of the Zeng family's courtyard, standing in front of the window on the second floor, looking south, you can see the undulating peaks of Emei. The gentle river wind sometimes ruffles your hair, and several crisp bird songs break the silent atmosphere, making your imagination fly again.

Tired of walking, it's a pleasure to sit on the beauty's side. The wooden buildings are very intimate, and all the hollowed out objects under the eaves show artistic aura. Overlooking the ancient town of Liujiang on the other side of the river, you can feel the pride of the owner.

Address: North of Liujiang ancient town, Hongya County, Meishan City

Longitude: 103.227238

Latitude: 29.710876

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