Lu Yi Hall, officially known as the Zhao Clan Ancestral Hall of Nantong Village, also referred to as the Lu Yi Temple, Nantong Lu Yi Hall, or Zhao’s Lu Yi Temple, is located in Nantong Village, Doumen District, Zhuhai City, covering an area of 427 square meters. It is composed of five buildings (three in the front and two in the back) and an open space in front of the temple, which was originally constructed in the fifth year of the Jingtai era (1454) during the Ming Dynasty and was renovated during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It was built by Zhao Long (Zhao Qingfeng), the 15th generation descendant of Zhao Kuangmei, the brother of Emperor Taizu of Song, to honor his great-grandfather Mei Nan.
The architectural layout, structure, and techniques of Lu Yi Hall possess significant historical, scientific, and artistic value. The layout is a three-hall (including the front hall, middle hall, and back hall) and four-courtyard style, aligned along a north-south axis with symmetrical sides. Each hall is separated by a skywell, and the height increases with each progression. The temple is adorned with a variety of carvings, including stone, brick, wood, pottery, and clay sculptures. Additionally, the walls are decorated with numerous paintings depicting landscapes and the pleasures of literati, such as playing musical instruments, chess, and poetry, which are very refreshing and elegant. Opening hours: Open all day, every day from January 1st to December 31st.Lu Yi Hall
Lu Yi Hall, officially known as the Zhao Clan Ancestral Hall of Nantong Village, also referred to as the Lu […]
