Mansion of Family Li

Peace Jar

Near the gate of the yard lies a big stone jar named “Peace Jar”,which is more than two meters long and 1.5 meters wide. It is made of red sandstone. It has been used to store water and it is still used now.

Rectangular Area

There is a rectangular area in the middle of the yard, which is 27 meters wide and 31 meters long. It is paved by slabstones, each of which is 60 centimeters long and 60 centimeters wide.

Stone Road

On the left of the gate, there is a stone road.It is made of sandstone and is used for people to have a visit.

Foundation of the Mansion

The foundation of the houses is built by green sandstones. It is well protected, but the wood and tiles of the houses have lost the original color.

Screen

When you come into the yard, the first you will see is a big "screen" which was used to get rid of the evilness. The carvings and pictures on it are quite vivid. It is said that it took a year to make the screen, wich is more than 160 years old.

Wooden Benches

There are more than 40 houses in the yard. There is a lounge room on the left of the screen, where two long wooden benches lie. The carvings on the benches can tell the long history of them. When you sit on the bench, you can tell a lot of people had a visit here in the ancient times.

The Board Conferred by Emperor

The spirit tablets of the ancestors are put in the house of the main yard, on the top of which hangs a board. It is said that it was conferred by Guangxu Emperor in the Qing Dynasty, for he found the tea from Family Li rather delicious and thought highly of it. The board is considered a great honor to the people of Family Li.