Beautiful Lu Village at the foot of Huangshan Mountain

[Star] Lu Village, also known as Zhishan Village, is a village under the jurisdiction of Hongcun Town, Yi County, Anhui Province. The ancient residential complex in Lu Village was built by Lu Bangxie, a fourth-rank court official during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. The Zhicheng Hall, Siqi Hall, Sicheng Hall and other houses are still well preserved. [Star] The famous "Woodcarving Building" is the pinnacle of Huizhou woodcarving art. It was meticulously carved by two craftsmen hired by the owner at the time over a period of 20 years and is known as the "No. 1 Huizhou Woodcarving Building". The Huangmei Opera "Huizhou Women", which once caused a great response, was performed on stage with the Woodcarving Building as the setting. [Sun] Lu Village had a flourishing literary style, and many famous people emerged, including many officials. During the Taiping Xingguo period of the Northern Song Dynasty, Lu Chu was promoted to the position of Minister of Personnel. He had excellent writing skills, and Emperor Taizong of Song praised him: "He was an excellent writer in polishing and presenting ideas, which was the best of the time and the greatest honor for Confucian scholars"; Lu Lin was promoted to the position of Left Prime Minister during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, and concurrently Vice Minister of the Ministry of War; Lu Chenzhong was a Jinshi in the Northern Song Dynasty, and served in various important positions. Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty specially awarded him the title of Counselor, praising him for his "integrity and integrity, upright and self-disciplined, taking responsibility for his words, and being knowledgeable"... Lu Village is backed by mountains and faces the water. The small stream to the west of the village is named Xiamen Creek, and the small stream to the east of the village is called Qianjie Creek. They merge into Fengzhan River in the south of the village.