What is Huizhou architecture?

Huizhou architecture is an important part of Huizhou culture, and it is one of the mature schools of ancient architecture in the late feudal society of China, which occupies a decisive position in the architectural history of China and even the world.

Huizhou architecture is a model of high harmony and unity between human landscape and natural landscape. As a traditional architectural school, Huizhou architecture has always maintained a unique artistic style of simplicity, simplicity and richness. It combines the aura of Huizhou landscape and the essence of customs and culture, with unique style, rigorous structure and exquisite carving. The pattern and form of Huizhou architecture were influenced by the ancient patriarchal clan system. In order to maintain the purity of the clan, strengthen the cohesion of the clan system and resist the intrusion of foreign nationalities, the residential buildings in Huizhou ancient villages often live together with the same surname and the same clan linked by the family blood relationship, but mixed surnames are not allowed to live together.

The formation of Huizhou architecture is the product of the development of historical times. The combination of humanistic thought is vividly reflected in Huizhou architecture. It is an objective reflection that Huizhou architecture adapts to the natural environment, and it is also the basic condition for it to obtain natural endowment. Huizhou mountain is high and dangerous, and the stream is surrounded by water. Although it is winding and secluded, it is lonely and remote.