Ancient Courtyards of Langzhong: Hystory Keepers Story

#traveldiaries There are two famous ancient family courtyards in the ancient city of Langzhong: Pujia Courtyard and Hujia Courtyard. Pujia Courtyard is located at West Section of Bixiang Street, Langzhong Ancient City. It was built in the late Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 400 years. The Pu family has been in business for generations. The ancestor Pu Shangshu entered Sichuan in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. Family members include Pu Lun, Pu Baoquan, Pu Zhongxin, Pu Ruikang, Pu Yanling, etc. The Pu Family compound is not only an ancient architectural boutique, but also a symbol of the Pu family's Shuxiang sect. Family members uphold the family rules of “tutoring first, self-improvement, diligence, perseverance, and harmony in the neighborhood”, and have cultivated many talents with both moral and talent. Hujia Courtyard is located at Xuedao Street, Langzhong Ancient City. It was built in the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 300 years. The Hu family has practiced medicine for generations, and the hanging pot has helped the world, and it still retains the style of the ancient family hospital.The Hujia Courtyard covers an area of 1,600 square meters. It is a large courtyard pattern, surrounded by four small patios, which fully reflects the style of the courtyard in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The courtyard is lined with trees, flowers and birds, and the quaint wooden promenade has been moved back, making people seem to travel through time and space to have a dialogue with the ancients. The residential architecture of Langzhong Ancient City has a unique style, reflecting the characteristics of Bashu culture.In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Langzhong, as an important transportation route, attracted a large number of immigrants and formed a unique residential architectural style.The residential buildings are raised layer by layer, and the viewing buildings are set up facing south, across the river, with a panoramic view. The streets are densely distributed and the gates are located in various locations. They are not only the facade of the houses, but also the guide to entering the houses.