A great appreciation of China's exquisite ancient architecture - Bozhou Huaxi Tower Huaxi Tower, with exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings and stone carvings

Singing opera is one of its main functions, so it is called Huaxilou, also known as the Great Guandi Temple and Shanxi and Shaanxi Guild Hall. The entire building is both a chamber of commerce hall and a temple for worshiping historical figures such as Guan Erye, Yue Fei, and Zhu Xi. It is located in Bozhou City, Anhui Province, the hometown of Cao Cao.

Huaxilou was built between the 13th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1656) and the 49th year of Qianlong (1784). It was rebuilt and expanded repeatedly over the past 100 years and has been preserved to this day. Every brick and tile is a cultural relic. The initiators of the construction were Shanxi businessman Wang Bi and Shaanxi businessman Zhu Kong. The Ming and Qing dynasties were the heyday of Shanxi and Shaanxi businessmen. The two provinces of Qin and Jin worked together to do business, interpreting the historical story of "the friendship between Qin and Jin". The many Shanxi and Shaanxi Guild Halls preserved in the northern provinces are the best witnesses.

The Huaxi Tower in Bozhou continues the architectural style of the Shanxi and Shaanxi Guild Hall. It is magnificent, with flying eaves and pointed corners, and a symmetrical layout. The most attractive features are the "three carvings" and colorful paintings, which are the finishing touches of the entire building complex. The shape and pattern embody historical stories and myths and legends. The glazed tiles on the roof are also very exquisite, generally green and gold in color. There are various birds and animals made of glazed tiles on the ridge, which contain different meanings.
Friends who like ancient buildings can go and have a look when they arrive in Bozhou. Huaxilou is located in the urban area of ​​Bozhou, with convenient transportation. The ticket price is 50 yuan.

Post by TechTrendsTrailblazer | Jan 14, 2024