Best answer It is the core area of Taoyuan Residence, characterized by clear streams, unique mountains and rocks, and secluded forests, suitable for hiking and v......
It is the core area of Taoyuan Residence, characterized by clear streams, unique mountains and rocks, and secluded forests, suitable for hiking and viewing.
Located in Taoyuan Immortal Valley, it is a major highlight of Taoyuan Residence. Waterfalls pour down from high places, with roaring water and spectacular scenery.
Located close to Taoyuan Residence, it is a historic Buddhist temple where visitors can experience Buddhist culture and also serve as a starting point for visiting other attractions.
Although not in Taoyuan, it is not far away. It is a part of Mount Huangshan Scenic Area. It is famous for its unique geological landscape and deep canyon, suitable for tourists who like adventure and photography.
Taoyuan Residence was built in the tenth year of the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1860), named after the landlord who had planted a rare variety of peach trees in the courtyard.
The bricks on the gatehouse are finely carved and have multiple layers, with vivid animal images such as lions and white elephants. What is particularly unique is that the upper part of the gatehouse is made of water milled bricks.
A curved doorway, similar to the winter melon beam above the front of an indoor hall, with a large curved brick carving embedded in the middle of the doorway, which is rare in ancient dwellings.
The main patterns of the doors and windows of Taoyuan Residence are tripods and vases, and the window openings are hanging. There are two window guardians above each side of the window. The four magpies and six qilins on the window railing are like living creatures, symbolizing the four joys and six smoothness. The upper part of the door is decorated with vines and flowers.
The characters on the flower centerboard of each door are all historical allusions, among which the flower centerboard of the east room door fan is "Xi Zhi playing with geese". Other allusions need to be verified. In addition, the grape vines hanging in the two compartments and the double lion sparrows replacing them are treasures, and the flying horses in the hanging vines symbolize the idea of soaring to great heights.
The upper half of the four doors of Taoyuan Residence are carved with boards from top to bottom, depicting "Bats Offering Longevity", "Eight Steeds", and "Wonderland on Earth" (also known as "Shangri La"), with large areas of carved flowers depicting squirrels and grapes. The waist boards of the four doors are respectively decorated.
There are four historical allusions carved with the characters "Yue Fei stabbing", "Wang Xiang seeking carp" (also known as "lying on ice seeking fish"), "Ji Zi hanging a sword", and "Kong Rong letting go of a pear", which express four meanings of loyalty, filial piety, propriety, and righteousness.
Hongcun Village: Hongcun is located in the northeast of Yixian County, Anhui Province, with a village area of 19.11 hectares. Hongcun was founded during the Shaoxi period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1131 AD) and has been in existence for over 800 years.
Backed by Yangzhan Ridge, Leigang Mountain and other places in the margin of Mount Huangshan Mountain, the terrain is relatively high, known as the village in Chinese painting.
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