Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang
| Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang | |
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左宗棠故居 | |
 Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Traditional folk house |
| Location | Zhangshu, Xiangyin County, Hunan, China |
| Coordinates | 28°33′19″N 112°52′27″E / 28.55528°N 112.87417°E |
| Completed | 1843 |
| Height | |
| Roof | Gabbled roof |
The Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang or Zuo Zongtang's Former Residence (Chinese: 左宗棠故居; pinyin: Zuǒ Zōngtáng Gùjū) located in Zhangshu, Xiangyin County, Hunan, China, is the former residence of Zuo Zongtang, a statesman and military leader in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1][2]
Etymology[edit]
Zuo Zongtang liked willows, which are vigorous and indomitable, so he named the house "Willow Manor" (柳庄; Liǔ Zhuāng) .[2]
History[edit]
The traditional folk house was built in 1843, in the 23rd year of Daoguang period in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[2] It cost 900 taels of silver.[2] Zuo lived in the house from October 1844 to 1857, when he moved to Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province.[2]
The local government allocated $2 million for reconstruction in 2004. On July 27, 2010, it was listed as a National Patriotic Education Base by the Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China.[3]
Architecture[edit]
The entire temple faces east and consists of 48 buildings. The complex include the following halls: Willow Manor, "Guiyun" (Clouds) Pavilion, "Guihe" (tortoise and crane) Pavilion, "Fangxian" (Visiting the Sage) Pavilion, Teahouse, Zuo Zongtang Memorial Temple, Stage, etc.
Gallery[edit]
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A front view of the Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang. -
Front door of the Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang. -
"Guihe" (tortoise and crane) Pavilion -
"Fangxian" (Visiting the Sage) Pavilion -
"Guiyun" (Clouds) Pavilion -
Stage -
Zuo Zongtang Memorial Temple -
Statue of Zuo Zongtang -
Teahouse
References[edit]
- ^ Gao Qin (11 August 2020). 云梦画卷 绝胜湖山，好看、好玩、好吃尽在湘阴. rednet.cn. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d e 【家规·文化地理】左宗棠故居——柳庄. ccdi.gov.cn. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ 湖南省公布第三批爱国主义教育基地. hunan.gov.cn. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2020.