Chen Cihong's Former Residence

[GreatWall] Chen Cihong's former residence, located in Chenghai District, Shantou City, was built in 1910, covering an area of ​​25,400 square meters. It cost 9 million silver dollars (equivalent to 20 billion yuan today) and took half a century to build. It is known as "the first overseas Chinese residence in Lingnan" and "the first luxury residence in Guangdong." [GreatWall] Chen Cihong's former residence combines the characteristics of Chaoshan folk houses and Western architecture. Its basic structure, as well as the wood and stone carvings in the house are all traditional Chinese architectural features, while the marble building materials and a large number of tile decorations on the balconies and corridors show Western architectural features, forming an architectural style that combines Chinese and Western elements. [GreatWall] The former residence of Chen Cihong includes Langzhongdi, Shoukangli, Shanjushi and Sanlu Study. Each house is composed of multiple small courtyards, with a total of 506 rooms. Among them, "Shan Ju Shi" is the largest, most exquisitely designed and best preserved courtyard of all the houses. [GreatWall] Chen Cihong’s former residence is a representative of modern residential architecture in Chaoshan area. It has been built by three generations and has formed its current scale. It is a witness to the historical changes in Chaoshan area and the rise and fall of Chen Cihong’s family. 🎫Tickets: [One] Adult tickets under 59 years old: 60 yuan/person [Two] Children under 1.5 meters and seniors aged 60-70 years old are half price [Three] Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge 🕙Business hours: 8:30-18:00