#Sanyuan Pavilion Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Historical Architectures
Address:
Zhaozheng Rd, Changting Xian, Longyan Shi, Fujian Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hour
Phone:
13559965105
Hakka Capital - The Splendid Tingzhou (Part 6): South Main Street
South Main Street is the central axis of the ancient city of Changting and is a core component of the four major historical districts of the Changting historical and cultural ancient city.
South Main Street was established during the Tang Dynasty and has always been the main residential area of Tingzhou. To this day, it retains many grand mansion-style residences and ancestral family temples, witnessing the years of social, economic, and cultural development in Tingzhou.
As the name suggests, South Main Street is located to the south of Changting County, extending north to the Sanyuan Pavilion Square, Zhaozheng Road, and the west wall of the former watchhouse; to the south along South Main Street to the area outside the Baozhu Gate city tower by the protective river; and to the east near the Tingzhou Hospital area.
The buildings on both sides of South Main Street are mostly wealthy homes and ancestral halls, reflecting the Hakka pursuit of Central Plains mansion-style architectural characteristics, with 'nine halls and eighteen wells,' three-entry and four-entry mansions, stylish and exquisite wood carvings, and finely crafted architectural details, all of which add to the rich Hakka architectural style and value of this historical district.
For example, the county-level cultural relics protection units such as the Lai's Tanyuan Public Ancestral Hall, Ziyun Public Ancestral Hall (Wu Residence), as well as the Lai family temple, Xinxin Alley ancient family ancestral halls, and so on.
There are also two important provincial-level cultural relics protection units on South Main Street: the Sanyuan Pavilion city tower and the Baozhu Tower city tower.
The Sanyuan Pavilion city tower (also known as Guangchu Men), located between Zhaozheng Road and Xinxin Alley, is at the core of the Sanyuan Pavilion Square and on the central axis of the South Main Street historical district.
The Sanyuan Pavilion was built during the Tang Dynasty and served as the ancient city gate for successive states, prefectures, roads, and exclusive administrative centers. The city tower is a brick, stone, and wood structure with a double-eaved Xieshan-style two-story pavilion. Covering an area of 520 square meters with a building area of 276 square meters, it is well-preserved to this day.
The Baozhu Tower city tower, located at the southwest extension of South Main Street, was built in the 40th year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. The city gate faces north to south and is a double gate, connected in the middle by a horse trough. The city tower is a single-layer double-eaved Xieshan-style pavilion, covering an area of 876 square meters. Historically, the Red Fourth Army first entered Fujian through the Baozhu Gate, liberating Changting City, which has historical significance.
The ancient Baozhu Gate, Guangchu Gate, and others are relatively rare in ancient state capital city walls. After surviving the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the city walls and gates are still well-preserved to this day.
The streets of South Main Street are paved with cobblestones, weathered by thousands of years of wind and rain. They still maintain their original appearance, and walking on these quaint traditional streets, imagining the horse trough inside the Baozhu city gate, one can almost hear the bell sounds of ancient mule and horse carts passing by, experiencing the echoes of history. Sanyuan Pavilion
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Special Forces One-Day Tour in Changting
🚗 After driving to Changting South Station, enjoy a one-day tour of the ancient city of Changting: take photos in characteristic clothing at Sanyuan Pavilion, visit Wolong Academy, Changting County Museum, Diantou Street, the Ancient City Wall, Jichuan Gate (night scene recommended, enjoy a pleasant boat ride), stroll in Longtan Park, explore the Daifu Residence, Baxi Pavilion, Taiping Bridge, and Shuidong Street (taste delicious snacks). Walk or rent a shared bicycle, as each scenic spot is a short distance apart. The city area is not large, but it has a long history and culture, allowing you to leisurely walk and savor the experience.
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Check-in at Lancheng City, Changting, Fujian
Check-in at Lancheng City, Changting, Fujian
Tingzhou is a city full of ancient charm, with ancient buildings everywhere, rich local customs, and hospitable Hakka people. Recommended accommodation is homestay
There are many homestays near the scenic spots,
The decoration style is very in line with the culture of the ancient city. Hakka style
It has a unique Hakka language and culture/many foods
There are Hetian chicken, dried tofu, dustpan board, bubble pig kidney, boiled large intestine, taro dumplings, lantern cake, fried potato cake, roast large pieces, etc. Play holy land
There are Jichuanmen ancient city wall, Diantou Street, Sanyuan Pavilion, Sanzhou Wetland Park, Dingwuling, Confucius Temple, etc.
Changting is a city that will not let you come in vain