Shaoxing Chongren Ancient Town | The story is all told by you.

The history of Chongren Ancient Town can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period. After thousands of years of wind and rain, it has formed a unique cultural landscape today. These ancient buildings not only show a unique architectural style, but also carry a strong local culture. . The local people in Chongren Town are mostly surnamed "Qiu". The history of this family can be traced back to the Western Jin Dynasty. Qiu Rui followed Emperor Yuan of Jin to the south, lived in Wuzhou, and later generations of Qiu gradually took root here, and the family continued to grow through the thirteen dynasties. Because of the respect for benevolence and righteousness, Qiu named the place where he lived "Chongren" during the Xining period of the Northern Song Dynasty. Their history intersects here, becoming the key to understanding Chongren culture. . Among the many ancient buildings in Chongren Ancient Town, Yushan Gongci is the most spectacular. The Gongci was built in the Xin Hai year of the Qing Dynasty, and it has a history of more than 100 years. The layout of the Gongci is magnificent, covering nearly a thousand square meters, with parts such as a screen wall, patio, stage, main hall, and corridor, showing the essence of traditional architecture. The carvings on the wall are exquisite and beautiful, with auspicious flowers and trees, symbolizing endless life, and auspicious beasts and birds, representing peace and happiness. . Yushan Gongci is not only the ancestral hall of the Qiu family, but also a microcosm of the culture of Chongren Ancient Town. Its founder, Qiu Peixi, started from scratch and became the richest man in the Qiu family. So far, the Gongci is still an important place for the descendants of the Qiu family to trace their ancestors and commemorate the sages. . Chongren is not only a historical and cultural protection zone, but also a bridge connecting history and modernity. Although the ancient town has gone through vicissitudes of life, it is still full of vitality. Here you can feel the blend of tradition and modernity, the ancient architectural style and the contemporary lifestyle complement each other, showing a unique cultural charm.