[2025 Minqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Honglincuo (Updated Feb)

1️⃣Historical background: Honglin House was built in the 60th year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign (1795) by Huang Zujia, the founder of the Huang family in Xinhuli, and his eldest son Huang Honglin. The house was completed over a period of 28 years. This ancient house witnessed the rise and fall of the Huang family. 2️⃣Architectural features: Honglin House covers an area of 17,832.28 square meters and has 35 halls and 666 rooms. The layout of the building is rigorous and functional, and it integrates the concepts of "unity of man and nature" and "unity of man and house". The wooden structure and carved beams and painted rafters show the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient residential buildings. 3️⃣Tourist highlights: Visitors can admire the exquisite wood carvings and window decorations of Honglin House and feel the charm of ancient houses. At the same time, you can also visit the former residence of Xiang Nan and learn about the historical stories of the Anti-Japanese War. 4️⃣Tour suggestions: Honglin House is open all year round. It is recommended that visitors visit between 8 am and 5 pm to fully experience the charm of ancient houses. The tour takes about 1-2 hours, and you can arrange your time according to your personal interests. 5️⃣Ticket information: The ticket price for Honglin House is CNY 47 per ticket. Visitors can buy tickets in advance to avoid queuing.

Honglin House, commonly known as Xinhuli, is located in Xinhucun, Bandong Town, Minqing County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. It was started by Huang Zujia, the ancestor of Xinhuli, in the 60th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1795), and was continued by his eldest son Huang Honglin and his four brothers. It took 28 years to complete and has been more than 200 years. The house faces west to east, with a wooden structure, three consecutive courtyards and two and a half floors. The plan is rectangular, covering an area of more than 17,000 square meters, with a total of 35 halls and 666 rooms. Its form is 'one vertical and one horizontal'. 'One vertical' means that the main house is on a central axis, and 'one horizontal' means that the horizontal house and the outer horizontal house are on the left and right sides of the central axis, forming a symmetrical front and back through the momentum. It gives people a sense of deep courtyard and unity. In 2015, it was rated as a AAA tourist attraction by the state. Honglin House