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Ancient Huizhou · A Millennium of Craftsmanship

Five-Phoenix Pavilion

The Five-Phoenix Pavilion is the grand gate tower of Hu's Ancestral Hall. With its double-eaved hip-and-gable roof and upturned eaves like soaring phoenixes, it stands as an architectural masterpiece. The seven-bay facade is supported by twenty-eight columns and thirty-three crescent beams. Its lintel features intricate carvings — including "Nine Lions at Play" and "Nine Dragons with Pearls" — showcasing the finest Hui-style craftsmanship.

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Attractions:
Flying corners, Ming Dynasty buildings, ancestral pavilions
Duration of visit:
15 minutes recommended
Tips:
Look up at the flying corners and feel the beauty of Hui school architecture
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Attraction Overview

The Five Phoenixes Pavilion is the gatehouse of the Hu Clan's ancestral temple. It is heavily erected on the mountain, and the corners of the eaves are like phoenixes spreading their wings. The door floor is seven wide, made up of twenty-eight columns and thirty-three moon beams. Engraved on the forehead are exquisite patterns such as "nine lions rolling the ball everywhere" and "nine dragon pearls full of stars", which are magnificent and exemplary of Hui school ancestral hall architecture.

Come to Longchuan and experience the timeless charm of Huizhou.

Amidst the white walls and dark tiles, discover the essence of Huizhou architecture and the richness of its culture.