Tong'an Zhang Family Ancestral House Introduction
The Zhang Family Ancestral Hall, located in Tong'an Village, Ancuo Li, Ziqiang District, was built during the Qing Dynasty and is the best-preserved Min-style Sanheyuan residence in Ziqiang District. Most residents of Tong'an Village are descendants of immigrants from Tong'an, Fujian, who settled in the fertile Ziqiang Plain during the Ming Zheng period. The ancestral home of the Zhang family symbolizes wealth and prosperity, with its Sanheyuan structure representing family affluence. This historical building features a relatively rare two-section red-tile and red-brick construction, complete with handrails and dragon protection; the roof's horseback style, bird stepping, and floral window patterns are exquisite, and the main hall's lintel bears the characters "梅魁" (Mei Kui). The antique lighting fixtures in the hall tell stories of the past. The delicate wooden carvings and colorful decorations offer a glimpse into the luxurious and refined lifestyle of the ancestral home's former owner.
