There is always an old house that retains the memory of a city

The impromptu trip has started again. The first stop of self-driving in Taishun is to check in the legendary largest mansion in Wenzhou in the old times, the "Hu's Mansion". This old house, born in 1832, took more than 40 years and was built three times to form the current considerable scale of 4500 square meters. It not only witnessed the ups and downs of Taishun for hundreds of years, but also carried the rise and fall of the Hu family in Xuexi. What is rare is that such an old house is still inhabited by the descendants of the Hu family. The architectural use function of the residential building itself has not disappeared. The external structure of the building is solid and sturdy, and the internal drainage system has been working as usual for a hundred years. Walking into Hu's Mansion is like visiting a new friend's home, which feels very strange. Hu's Mansion has a rare three-courtyard layout in the Jiangnan area. The architectural style combines the local flavors of southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian. The locals also call it "Stone Building", which is a very characteristic national protected ancient building. Cobblestones, brick walls and wooden structures, and tiles, make the building sturdy and fully consider ventilation. Wood carvings and stone carvings reveal the exquisiteness and beauty of Jiangnan everywhere. I especially like the hanging fish design here. The untreated wooden structure is very simple and rustic, and perfectly blends with the surrounding environment. The entire architectural complex has its own clear clan structure system. If you are interested, you can look up the story of the Hu family. Under the bright sun in early autumn, Hu's Mansion has a lens feeling like a pastoral oil painting. Light is indeed the best filter for old houses. Although the temperature suddenly soared to more than thirty degrees, it was hot to explode, but it was still worth a visit. tips: Free visit. Suitable for self-driving. Navigation to Hu's Mansion in Qiaoxi Village, Xuexi Township, Taishun.