Yong’an Residence of the Huang family, completed around 1915, has a history of over ninety years. It is a traditional Sanhe courtyard with a single entrance and three bays, surrounded by four protective wings. The main house boasts exquisite brickwork, paper-cut clay sculptures, colored paintings, and stone carvings. The stone windows and water wheel blocks are adorned with clay sculptures and plaques depicting ‘Zen Xian Yielding Position’, ‘Da Shun Elephant Plowing’, and ‘ Auspicious Clouds’.
A distinctive feature of Yong’an Residence is that each window has a protruding stone block about twenty centimeters long, with a hole above it, designed to provide shade and prevent rainwater from entering, known as ‘Rabbit’s Ears’. Additionally, a comprehensive defense system is one of the characteristics of Yong’an Residence, including watchtowers, gun ports, and walls. Yong’an Residence has been appraised as a national third-grade historical site and is open for ticketed visits on holidays. Group bookings are available on weekdays by appointment. Visitors are encouraged to explore this traditional ancient residence filled with historical charm. It is open all year round from 9:30 to 17:30. Due to internal renovations, it is temporarily closed. The original opening hours were 9:30 to 17:30, open for visits on Sundays and holidays, with visits on other days requiring an application. Must-see tips for applying to visit: Applications are accepted for groups of twenty or more and should be submitted at least one week in advance. Fees are negotiable.Yong’an Residence
Yong’an Residence of the Huang family, completed around 1915, has a history of over ninety years. It is a traditional […]
