Xiaohuanglou in Fuzhou, Fujian: A Place Full of Historical and Cultural Charm

Xiaohuanglou is actually the former residence of Huang Pu. The former residence is located at No. 36[...]

Xiaohuanglou is actually the former residence of Huang Pu. The former residence is located at No. 36, north side of the middle section of Huangxiang Lane. In 2006, it was announced as a national key cultural relics protection unit. Now it serves as the Chinese Cross-strait Couplet Museum, storing more than a hundred couplets and plaques of Liu Yong, a Jinshi in the 16th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign, Feng Guozhang, the leader of the Beiyang warlords, and others.
The flower hall is a two-story pavilion. It is three rooms wide and five columns deep, with a chuandou-style wooden frame. Dragons and phoenixes are painted on the beam frames. The columns, doors and windows are all made of nanmu, with exquisite workmanship and delicate carvings. On both sides of the upstairs corridor, there are opposite overhanging terraces, which are connected to the rockery. On both sides of the building, against the wall, there are snow caves made of glutinous rice and sanhetu, which are still well protected to this day.


In the front patio of the building, there is a rockery made of Taihu stones, a small fish pond. A small arched stone bridge spans over it. The four characters “A Place to Enjoy the Joy of Fish” are engraved on the bridge railing. The water is so clear that the bottom can be seen, and schools of fish are swimming around. There is a half pavilion on the east side. Squirrels, swallows, dragonflies, ears of grain, corns, etc. are engraved on the hanging columns. There are 12 hanging bells around the pavilion, each showing its own charm.


There are several rows of slender bamboos in the courtyard, with lush flowers and trees. The environment is quiet and elegant, with the characteristics of a southern Chinese garden. The entire garden is surrounded by a wall, forming an independent courtyard. There is a precious ancient mango tree in the garden.


Opening hours: It is open from 09:00 to 17:00 throughout the year, and the venue will be cleared at 16:30.



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