[2025 Zhangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zengshi Fan Zai Lou (Updated May)

The Zeng Family Western-style House is located in Dunshangshe, Dongmei Village, Jiaomei Town, Longhai City, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Its construction began in 1903 and took 14 years to complete by Zeng Zhenyuan, a wealthy overseas Chinese from Singapore, and his son. This complex bears witness to the story of a generation's struggle in Southeast Asia. On the day of its completion, the Zeng family held a three-day feast at the Western-style house, where all the residents of Dongmei, young and old, could eat and drink to their hearts' content, a story still told today.‌‌ Facing south, the Zeng Family Western-style House blends Chinese and Western architectural styles. Built with a mixed structure of stone, brick, and wood, it has a "U"-shaped layout. The entire building is symmetrically arranged along the ancestral hall as the central axis, forming a five-column, three-row architectural pattern. Wide stone courtyards connect each row, known as the front, middle, and rear courtyards. The front row consists of traditional Minnan-style houses, the middle row features Gothic-style buildings reminiscent of Southeast Asia, and the back row is composed of red-brick Qilou buildings. The entire complex comprises 13 buildings with 99 rooms, covering an area of over 5,300 square meters, with a construction area of 2,627 square meters.‌‌ Zeng Zhenyuan was born in Dongmei Village, Jiaomei Town, in 1840. Due to poverty, he was sent to a Chen family as an adopted son and made a living by collecting river snails. In 1856, at the age of 16, he and a friend ventured to Southeast Asia. After years of hard work, he became a leading shipping magnate in Singapore. Having amassed a fortune, Zeng Zhenyuan fulfilled his dream of returning home in glory and building a grand house. The construction of the Zeng Family Western-style House not only embodies a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles but also incorporates the characteristics of traditional Chinese courtyard houses, showcasing a perfect fusion of science and art.‌‌ In 2013, the Zeng Family Western-style House was designated as a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit in the eighth batch, and in 2019, it was included in the eighth batch of national key cultural relic protection units. This complex not only showcases a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles but also stands as a testament to the history of overseas Chinese struggles. Currently, as a significant historical and cultural heritage site, the Zeng Family Western-style House is well-protected and managed.‌‌ Considering the remote location of the site and the inconvenience of returning, we hired a car to go there. The trip was worthwhile, especially for those interested in Republican-era history and architecture.

Escape the weekday routine with a weekend getaway 1.0💨 Enjoy a half-day trip to Zhangzhou filled with delicious food and drinks😋 · 📍Itinerary 14:00 Depart from Xiamen 15:00-16:30 Visit the Zeng Family Western-style House in Dongmei Village 17:00-20:00 Shima City Walk / 🚶🏻After parking, walk along Jiuerling Road ➡️ Sun's Ma Chi (glutinous rice cake) ➡️ Buy Digulu (herbal drink) and sugarcane juice at the corner of Dashi Street ➡️ Xinxingtou Wuxiang (five-spice roll) ➡️ Zhongshan Pavilion ➡️ A Tu Bo's Herbal Jelly ➡️ Shima Longluo Yougan Chuan (fruit skewers) ➡️ Wannanting Pavilion ➡️ Guandi Temple ➡️ Shunde Wuxiang Lumian (five-spice noodle soup) ➡️ Hougang Ancient Street · The popular Dading Satay Noodles and Douhua Siguo Tang (dessert soup) are located farther away. You can drive there separately. · 🚗Transportation By car. Suggested parking lot:🅿️Jinjiang Road Parking Lot Navigate to "Zhangzhou Maritime Safety Administration Shima Office". The parking lot is visible 150 meters from the destination. Parking fee: CNY 3 for up to 4 hours

Longhai is definitely a rare treasure land🧡! ! ! Here you can find charming natural scenery, quaint streets and authentic local food. Just a day trip 🚶🏻‍♂️ will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich Minnan style. 👉🏻Route: 🚗Xiamen - Shima Port Road - Zhongshan Pavilion - Shima Ancient City - Hougang Ancient Street - Gulin Temple - Zeng-style Fanzilou in Jiaomei Dongmei Village - Back to Xiamen🚗 Zhongshan Pavilion 🎢 Zhongshan Pavilion is located in Shima Zhongshan Park. It is a check-in place for many bloggers. It is also one of the filming locations of the movie. It is also a resting place for local people. The elderly people in the park are leisurely practicing boxing and drinking tea here. Integrate into local life and experience the tranquility. Let time go slowly. Wannan Pavilion Wannan Pavilion was first built during the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty. The beauty of its architecture is amazing. It is the heritage of culture and the witness of history. It is an ideal location for photography enthusiasts. Easily create blockbuster effects. Gulin Temple⛩️ Gulin Temple has a quiet environment. There is a tea house and a vegetarian restaurant for tourists to rest. I pray here that the new year will be peaceful and smooth. Hougang Old Street 🏡 I highly recommend a niche check-in destination - Hougang Ancient Street! 👍 Rich in cultural atmosphere: Shima Theater, Jinjiang Academy and Jiangu Liao, Take you to appreciate the unique charm of Minnan culture. 😋 Food recommendations: Da Ding Satay Noodles (15-20 yuan/portion) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Shunde five-spice braised noodles (4 yuan/piece) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tofu pudding and four-fruit soup (8-10 yuan/portion) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Jiayi's traditional gourmet tofu noodles (4 yuan/portion) 🌟🌟🌟 Shima Longke Oil Gan skewers (5-15 yuan/skewer) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Yafen Four Fruit Soup (8-10 yuan/portion) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Di Gu Lu Herbal Tea (3 Yuan/bottle) Duck rice (18 yuan/portion)🌟🌟 【Hougang Old Street Tips】 ✅ No tickets required ✅ Super photogenic 📸 ✅ The ancient street has different styles during the day and at night ✅ There are activities on weekdays and weekends ✅ Recommended accommodation: Jinjiang Inn in the ancient street, which is the first Ming Dynasty style hot spring hotel in Longhai, with super charm~

A fusion of Chinese and Western architecture in southern Fujian At first glance, you might think you are in ancient Europe The mansion has stood for a hundred years and still retains its vibrant colors Unfortunately, 90% of people only know about Zhangzhou Ancient City And miss this wonderful fusion of Chinese and Western architecture If you travel to Zhangzhou, be sure to set aside half a day to visit the Zeng Family Mansion Zeng Family Mansion Dongmei Village, Jiaomei Town, Longhai District, Zhangzhou City Tickets: Free Opening hours: Free Transportation: 40 minutes by car from Zhangzhou Ancient City

In the vast land of Minnan, many ancient architectural sites remain unknown to the public. Among them, the Zeng Family Mansion in Jiaomei stands out as a lesser-known yet exceptionally elegant and grand traditional house. Built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Zeng Family Mansion is awe-inspiring with its grandiose structure. Upon entering the mansion, one can see the unique layout of corridors connected by sky bridges. Among the traditional houses I've seen, this undoubtedly qualifies as a true 'mansion.' Surrounding this ancient building, descendants of the Zeng family and a few indigenous residents still live here, adding a touch of human warmth to this tranquil historical site. Due to historical vicissitudes, it was once requisitioned as public housing, a primary school, and a grain depot, before being returned to the Zeng family, enduring a long period of turmoil. Despite the passage of time, the exterior walls of the mansion still retain well-preserved colorful ceramic decorations, and the overall elegant layout continues to reflect its former glory. The entire architectural complex is shaped like a '凹' character, with the ancestral hall as the central axis, symmetrically arranged. The front and rear rows feature Minnan style and Nanyang Gothic style, respectively. This hidden Zeng Family Mansion in the village is undoubtedly a precious ancient architectural gem. It not only witnesses the historical changes of this land but also serves as a cultural heritage worth exploring in detail.

While making a travel guide for Zhangzhou, I stumbled upon the Zeng's Fanzai Building Built in 1911, it took 14 years to complete, covering an area of 5300m², with 99 rooms, the Zeng's Fanzai Building is a national key cultural relics protection unit. This ancient cultural building, coming from Zhangzhou city center, requires almost an hour's journey, which is actually not close, and you have to take a village road along the way, which is not very easy to navigate, because that road can only accommodate one car in and out, a small car would be easier, our jeep would have some trouble, but it can still get through. But once you enter the scenic area, you will be shocked by this ancient cultural building, the building full of Southeast Asian charm, and it seems that people are still living in it, with a strong cultural atmosphere! Every brick and tile, the unique blue paint and red bricks of Southeast Asia, involuntarily immerse you into the plot of 'The Little Nyonya'. Under this strong Southeast Asian atmosphere, taking photos is a matter of minutes! My tearful history tells everyone, do not wear light-colored clothes, otherwise, it's very easy to lose sight of people! It's better to wear bright colors, they are more photogenic!

This is the Zeng's Fanzi Building in Jiaomei, Zhangzhou🏠 The ultimate aesthetic of 'Sino-Western architectural fusion' Gothic buildings, traditional classic Southern Fujian red brick arcade houses Between the mottled and vicissitudes of the brick walls and lanes It seems that you can catch a glimpse of the life scenes that once existed here🎭🐚 Seeing the Fanzi Building for the first time, there is still a bit of surprise! The grandeur, the exquisite craftsmanship Despite a hundred years of vicissitudes, its beauty is still resilient It still amazes people 📸Photo spots: Use the round arch as the foreground, framing the composition could not be better Stand on either side of the building and shoot downwards, a wide angle brings the entire forecourt into the photo The corridors and passageways between the buildings are very photogenic Ticket: free 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, the bus stop is (Dongmei Station) 📍Location: Jiaomei District, Zhangzhou City A day trip or half-day trip is just fine ⏰It is recommended to come here in the afternoon, you can also wait until sunset🌇, to see the beauty of this century-old building under the afterglow of the sunset🎨 ps: Don't jump around when you come upstairs for a visit There are still a few residents here!

Not in Nanyang, but in Zhangzhou‼ ️A century-old house that 99% of locals don’t know about! When you come to Zhangzhou, you won’t only know the ancient city, earth buildings and Dongshan Island, right? This old building that combines Chinese and Western elements is more worth visiting~ · 🔖Zeng’s Fanzilou (Fanzai means “overseas Chinese” in Hokkien) Dunshangshe, Dongmei Village, Jiaomei Town, Longhai District, Zhangzhou City It is recommended to drive by yourself (40 minutes drive from Zhangzhou/Xiamen city) · 🔸The preparation for the mansion of Singaporean overseas Chinese Zeng Zhenyuan began in 1903 and took 14 years to complete, costing more than 200,000 taels of silver. 🔸The whole building is a combination of Nanyang, Gothic and Minnan styles. The front row is a Minnan-style ancient house and an ancestral hall; the middle building is a Nanyang-style Gothic building, which is very exotic; the back row is a red brick arcade. There are still many residents living there. 🔸Most of the building materials were shipped directly from Nanyang, and the designers created it with great imagination. The various stone carvings, brick carvings, paintings, and brick mosaics are very recognizable. Even after 100 years, you can still clearly see the texture of the stone slabs and the colors of the tiles, and feel the exquisite craftsmanship and magnificence of the time. · Mainly focus on shooting in the Nanyang style middle building ️Stand in the large courtyard in front, take photos from a commanding height, and take in the grand overall appearance ️Use the curvature of the arch as a frame composition, pay attention to the center, and take a back shot of the ancient house in the front row. ️Walking up and down the middle section of the stairs or leaning on the handrails ️Go to the 2nd floor to take pictures of the depth in the corridor. You can stick your head out and take pictures from the outside. ️The narrow corridor between the buildings feels like a time tunnel. ️The living area inside is full of fireworks, and residents have spent their time here peacefully for generations. · 🔸Tianyi General Administration: China's earliest private post office, built in 1921, includes the office building and living area "Wannan Building" and "Taoyuan Building". It is also a culmination of southern Fujian's characteristic red brick mansion and Nanyang style.

Longhai, a seriously underestimated city, is more lively than Quanzhou, more fun to visit, and better to eat. There are more natives and fewer tourists. If you are afraid of crowds but want to experience the life of the city Don't miss this small town full of surprises, Longhai 🚉Transportation strategy: It is recommended to take a taxi or rent a car after arriving in Zhangzhou/Xiamen, which is a half-hour drive. Public transportation takes a long time and is not recommended. Longhai One-day Tour Route Fanzilou - Shima Ancient City - Gulin Temple - Hougang Ancient Street attractions are all free This is a one-day tour route suitable for visiting the characteristic ancient buildings and the lively town, and for easily exploring Longhai. Recommended reasons: 1Daimei Ancient Village Daimei, a water town with Fujian style, is a "living fossil" of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The 276 ancient dwellings on Yanwei Ridge are neatly arranged and arranged in an orderly manner along a central axis. The old houses all face south and the new houses all face north. February Port Ancient Town Stepping onto the cobblestone road and walking into the old streets and alleys, you will see the ancient houses with green tiles, white walls and sail-shaped structures, each with two strings of red lanterns hanging in front of their doors. Different from other places, every household here hangs a "Zhu Zi curtain" in front of the door, vividly displaying the traditional culture. The old site of Yuegang is in Douxiang Village. Yuegang Ancient Street, Yanhai Tower, Fanxiang, Yuegang Shipyard and other attractions are all nearby. It can be completed in an hour or two. 3Shima Old Street I personally think that Shima Old Street is a gathering place for Longhai’s local delicacies. The old-style arcade buildings are also particularly suitable for filming. 📝Note tips: 1. Daimei is close to Yuegang and Shima. It seems very close on the map, but it seems that public transportation is not very convenient. 2 There are local shared electric vehicles in Longhai City. You need to register on the mini program, and the fee is a little more expensive than other electric vehicles on the market. 3 It is very convenient to ride a shared bike to visit Longhai, and you can also lock the bike temporarily

My friends all think I'm in Europe! The stunning Fanzi Building in Zhangzhou. Zhangzhou's incredibly underrated century-old ancient dwelling, I won't allow you to keep a low profile anymore!! Coming here is like traveling to Europe You can take photos just like in Europe without going abroad🤩 If you come to Zhangzhou Be sure to set aside half a day for this place It will definitely give you lots of surprises‼️ · The front row of Fanzi Building is a Minnan-style ancient dwelling, the middle building is a Nanyang-style Gothic building, and the back row is a red-brick arcade The entire complex showcases a distinctive Nanyang style🔮 And it incorporates the characteristics of the traditional Chinese courtyard house Perfectly blending traditional Chinese architectural elements with the exotic charm of the Nanyang brought from overseas · Inside, there are also various exquisite reliefs, stone carvings, and colorful paintings🎨 etc. Which can let people appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of that era · 📍Zhangzhou Fanzi Building Address: Dunshang Community, Dongmei Village, Jiaomei Town, Longhai District, Zhangzhou City 💰Admission: Free 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, or you can take a taxi · 📝Little tips: -Because there are still residents living there, please travel respectfully and do not disturb the locals too much👈 -For photography📸, whether it's under the arcade or through the archway, the shots are very photogenic -It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and check the weather before you go

🏰Zhangzhou Jiaomei Zeng's Fanzi Building, a mysterious place that blends Chinese and Western architectural aesthetics! It boasts the grandeur of Gothic buildings as well as the classic charm of traditional Minnan red-brick arcade houses. Each mottled brick wall and each weathered corridor seems to tell the stories of the past. 📸For photography enthusiasts, this is definitely a must-visit spot! The arched doorways, corridors between buildings, and passageways all offer cinematic shots. Remember to come here in the afternoon and wait for the sunset, when the Fanzi Building under the afterglow is even more breathtakingly beautiful. 🚗Regarding transportation, it is recommended to drive there for more convenient exploration of the surrounding scenery. Of course, you can also choose to take the bus. If you start from Shigu Road, you can take bus 929 and then transfer to bus 980 and 703 to reach this mysterious town. 💡Tips: When visiting the Fanzi Building, please keep quiet and do not disturb the local residents' lives. Also, please take care to protect the historical buildings and do not touch or damage them at will. 🌟Whether it's a day trip or a half-day tour, this place can offer you a unique travel experience. Come to Zhangzhou Jiaomei Zeng's Fanzi Building to feel the beauty of the fusion of Chinese and Western architecture, making your trip more colorful and diverse!

This trip, I had the fortune to set foot on this mysterious land, experiencing the blend of Chinese and Western styles in Southern Fujian, as if I had traveled to Europe. 📍Address: No. 11 Yiangeng, Dongmei Village, Jiaomei Town, Longhai District, Zhangzhou City 💰Ticket: Free of charge! 🚗Transportation Tips: Departing from Xiamen by car, it takes less than 40 minutes to reach this beautiful village. Self-driving is the best way to travel, as this lesser-known attraction is not very well-known, and there won't be too many people when taking photos on weekends. There are also temples in the village worth visiting, and it takes only an hour to complete the tour. Afterwards, you can head to Zhangzhou Ancient City for an easy day trip!