Gaoqian Ancient Residence 高迁古民居

Opening Hours: 08:00 A.M. –06:00 P.M.

Admission Fee: RMB 35 yuan

Telephone: +86 576 8779 6878

Address: Baita Town, Xianju County, Taizhou

Gaoqian Ancient Residence Cottage, located in the Baita Town, Xianju County, is well-preserved from Yuan Dynasty and retains the architectural styles of the late Ming Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty. It has a similar layout comparing to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, including 13 houses but only 11 of which is retained. Each of them is built with a sturdy structure and is decorated with different styles, giving a sense of concision and elegance. The most renowned thing here is the exquisite stone or wood carvings on the windows, which is an epitome of the traditional Chinese residences’ sculptural art. Various stories are vividly told through the relief carvings, leaving a deep impression on tourists. 

Gaoqian Ancient Residence used to be the residence of Family Wu, a famous Jiangnan family in ancient times. It is recorded that the family has produced many prominent figures in history, such as Ying Qing, an official during the period of Five Dynasties, Wu Fei, the official in Northern Song Dynasty, Wujian, the official in Southern Song Dynasty, Wushi, an official in Ming Dynasty, etc. The villagers here are kind and hospitable, and folk customs and habits are passed down from predecessors, such as spinning, lacing, weaving, worshipping.

(Executive Editor: Zhe LOU)