Tung'an Zhang Family Ancestral Hall Introduction
The Zhang Family Ancestral House located in Tong'an Village, Ancuo Li, Ziqian District, was built during the Qing Dynasty and is the best-preserved Fujian-style three-section courtyard residence in Ziqian District. Most residents of Tong'an Village are immigrants from Tong'an, Fujian, during the Ming Zheng period, who settled in the fertile Ziqian Plain. The ancestral home of the Zhang family, characterized by its "nine-pack five" three-section courtyard, symbolizes the family's wealth and prosperity. The ancient house is a rare example of a two-tiered red-tiled brick structure, complete with hand-rails and dragon decorations. The roof features elegant lines of gables and skylights, and the main hall’s lintel is inscribed with the characters "Mei Kui." The antique lighting fixtures in the hall tell stories of its historical ambiance. The intricate wooden window carvings and decorative details suggest the luxurious lifestyle and sophisticated tastes of the ancestral home's owner back in the day.
