[2025 Tonglu Attraction] Travel Guide for Huigang Ancient Village, Fengchuan Street (Updated Mar)

Jingji Hall is located in a small alley on the west side of Yigang Old Street in Fengchuan Town. According to research, it was built in the seventh year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty by the ancestors of the current residents, who were merchants at the time. Facing east, it covers an area of 528 square meters. With a hard mountain roof and horse-head brick walls, this brick-and-wood structure consists of a three-room, two-corridor, three-entrance main house and two flanking houses, all of which are multi-story. The main house has a width of 13.3 meters, with a large stone-framed gate in the center. The first entrance hall has a depth of 4.35 meters with five purlins and three columns, and a two-sloped hard mountain roof. The courtyard is paved with bluestone slabs and features two large water jars for fire prevention. The two-story side buildings on either side are connected by a corridor, forming a "walking horse building," also with two-sloped hard mountain roofs. The courtyard's surrounding decorations are ornate and well-preserved, with double eaves. The second entrance hall has a lattice ceiling and a front corridor. The beam frame consists of five beams with double steps in front and back. The hall has a depth of 7.5 meters with seven purlins and a two-sloped hard mountain roof. A partition wall separates the second and third entrance halls, with a large stone-framed gate in the center. The floor of the third entrance hall is 0.14 meters higher than the second, with a front courtyard featuring two hexagonal Sumeru stone bases and double eaves around it. The two-story side buildings on either side have two-sloped hard mountain roofs and a depth of 3.10 meters with three purlins and two columns. The side rooms have solid stone slabs as sill walls. The third entrance hall has a lattice ceiling with an octagonal pattern and a front corridor. It has a depth of seven purlins and five columns, with a two-sloped hard mountain roof. Two flanking houses are built along the south wall of the main house, accessible through side doors from the main house. There are four rooms in total, each with the same depth of five purlins and two columns. The flanking houses each have a courtyard paved with stone slabs, with simple carvings and decorations. Below the south wall of the flanking houses is a small alley paved with pebbles. The entire building is well-preserved, with a large volume and ornate carvings that are also well-maintained. The wooden columns all have stone bases, some of which are carved, especially in the main hall. As part of the county-level historical and cultural district, it has certain cultural relic value and representativeness. It is a key cultural relic site in Tonglu County.

Jing She Tang is located in a small alley on the west side of Yigang Old Street (a county-level historical and cultural district). According to the homeowner, it was built in the seventh year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1827) by the ancestor of the resident Li Laiyuan (the fifth-generation grandson). The first two sections are named Jing She Tang, and the rear section is named Lianqing Tang. During the land reform, Jing She Tang was allocated to other residents, and a wall was built between the second and third sections, dividing the building into two parts. The rear part is now inhabited by Li Laiyuan. The building faces west and covers an area of 491.5 square meters. It has a double-sloped, hard-mountain roof with horse head decorations and a stone-framed gate. The first section has three rooms and two hallways, with a width of 14.3 meters and a depth of 5.1 meters (six purlins and three columns). It also features a double-sloped, hard-mountain roof. Stairs are located against the wall in the side rooms. The courtyard is paved with stone slabs, and the two-story side wings have double-sloped, hard-mountain roofs and ornate decorations. The second section's floor is 0.16 meters higher than the first, with a depth of 7.8 meters (seven purlins and three columns). The front pillars support a flat-topped corridor with latticework, and stairs are located in the side rooms. The beams in the main room are carved. The courtyard is ornately decorated, with elaborate corbels, beautiful cross-shaped dougong brackets, and intricately carved flower beams and brackets. Over 200 different forms of the Chinese character for "longevity" are carved throughout. The courtyard is paved with stone slabs in an elaborate manner. The third section has three rooms, two hallways, and a front corridor. It has a depth of 10 purlins and six columns, with two-story side wings flanking the courtyard. It is a key cultural relic protection unit in Tonglu County.

Deyutang Hall is located in a small alley on the west side of the old street in Yaogang Village, Tonglu, Zhejiang Province. According to villagers, it was built in the middle of the Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of 191 square meters, faces west to east, and is a brick and wood structure. It is a two-story, four-sided courtyard house with three rooms, two alleys, and two entrances. It has a hard mountain roof with two slopes and a high screen wall. The doorframe is made of strip stones, and the stone base under the doorframe is carved with flowers. The main hall has a back hall between the steps and columns, with a depth of three purlins and two columns. The courtyard is paved with stone slabs, with two-story side buildings on both sides and double eaves around the courtyard. The second entrance has a depth of seven purlins and five columns, with a back hall. The carvings are well-preserved. It is a key cultural relic of Tonglu County.

After a light drizzle, strolling through Hui Gang Ancient Village is like traveling through time, stepping into a historical scroll. 👀 There are no bustling tourists, only the long rain alley quietly waiting on the wet bluestone road, allowing the rain to gently tap the strings of time. 🌧️🎶 🌸 Next to the old houses, the late cherry blossoms quietly bloom, interweaving a spring ink painting with pink petals and black-tiled white walls. 🎨 🍲 Wisps of cooking smoke rise, as the elderly inside the house focus on cooking homemade delicacies, the scent of firewood and food blending together, permeating the air. 🥘🔥 🧺 Village women are busy washing clothes by the river, with obedient dogs watching by their side, their eyes filled with simple kindness. 🐶👩‍🌾 🌿 The entire ancient village appears exceptionally quiet and tranquil in the drizzle, as if all the world's disturbances are gently filtered through the fine rain. 💦🍃 📍【Hui Gang Village】originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, took shape during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its name was penned by the famous strategist Liu Bowen. Legend has it that at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Liu Bowen retired here, observing the terrain resembling a phoenix spreading its wings, and wrote the four characters 'Feng Hui Gao Gang', from which the name 'Hui Gang' has been used to this day. 🐦📜 This ancient village, where the phoenix rests, is located at a strategic traffic hub, connecting Fuyang to the east, Pujiang to the south, and Jinqiu to the west. A diverse culture and multiple surnames coexist here, forming one of the largest and most well-preserved ancient villages in the Tongnan region. 🌍🏠 🏠 There are 88 ancient buildings still in existence, including 8 precious Ming Dynasty structures. They stand as guardians of history, silently telling the charm of ancient Huizhou architecture. As you step into it, the Huizhou style hits you in the face, with white walls and black tiles, and high horse-head walls; the alleys are deep, and the paths are winding; the wood and stone carvings are exquisitely detailed, each detail flowing with the ancient craftsmen's unique ingenuity. 🏛️🎨 Particularly unique is the waterway dug in the Yuan Dynasty, still benefiting later generations like a Jiangnan version of 'Karez wells', ingeniously connected with the water systems inside and outside the village. Despite changes in modern society's lifestyle, the number of waterways has decreased to a dozen, but the clear underground water still flows, and occasionally you can catch a glimpse of villagers washing here, continuing this simple way of life. 🌊👩‍🌾 🗺️【Navigation】: Feng Hui Gao Gang Ancient Village 💰【Ticket】: Free admission, explore to your heart's content 🚗【Transportation】: About a 1-hour drive from Hangzhou city center (80 kilometers easily accessible) 🅿️【Parking】: Free parking spaces available on the roadside, with spacious parking lots nearby for your peace of mind 🍲【Dining】: Several small restaurants are scattered along the street, and although there are no eateries inside the ancient village, authentic local flavors are just a few steps away ⏰【Visiting Time】: It is recommended to reserve one to two hours to slowly appreciate the ancient charm and enjoy the tranquility 🏞️【Nearby Attractions】: Along the way, you can visit cultural sites such as Longmen Ancient Town, Dongzigu Village, and Shen'ao Ancient Village, and the magnificent mountains of Tonglu, such as Daqi Mountain and Tongjun Mountain, are also within easy reach, offering endless beautiful landscapes. 🏞️🌄