Chaozhou Longhu Ancient Village

Longhu Ancient Village is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Hudie Road and Longguan Road in Chao'an District, Chaozhou City. The village is strip-shaped, stretching from north to south, covering an area of about 1.5 square kilometers. It was founded during the Song Dynasty and has a history of about a thousand years. Longhu Ancient Village is renowned both domestically and internationally for its reputation as a 'model of Teochew dwelling, home to a thousand ancestral halls, and a legacy of scholarly culture for generations.' Today, it still preserves the landscape of three streets and six alleys that reflect its former prosperity. The village's architecture is a collection of Chaozhou's decorative arts, including stone carving, wood carving, shell carving, porcelain inlay, color painting, and plaster sculpture, showcasing architectural styles from the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China. In modern times, it has also absorbed Western architectural art, making it a treasure trove of Chaozhou architectural art. In November 2012, Longhu Ancient Village was selected as one of the top ten most beautiful ancient villages in Guangdong.