Zhuge Bagua Village in Jinhua, Zhejiang

is located in Zhuge Town, Lanxi City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. Covering an area of 2 square kilometers, it serves as a transportation hub for Lanxi, Jiande, and Longyou. Zhuge Bagua Village is the largest settlement of descendants of Zhuge Liang, the famous prime minister of the Shu Han Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. The village is laid out according to the Nine Palaces Bagua formation, with well-proportioned heights and exquisite structures, creating a beautiful skyline and a unique overall appearance. The village preserves over 200 ancient buildings from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Its architectural style, characterized by "grey tiles, horse head walls, thick beams, sturdy pillars, and small boudoirs," is hailed by experts and scholars as "a model of traditional ancient villages and dwellings in the south of the Yangtze River." Wandering through the village, it's easy to get lost amidst the ancient houses, which vary in shape and orientation. Exploring the village offers a deep dive into the wisdom of the ancient Chinese and the profound principles of the I Ching and Bagua.