Brief introduction of Daoyun Building

Daoyun Building, located in Fuyang Town, Chaoan District, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, China, is an ancient architectural complex with a long history and rich cultural heritage. It was built in the 11th year of Chongzhen in Ming Dynasty (1638), and completed in the 4th year of Kangxi in Qing Dynasty (1665) by Chen Ao, a famous gentleman of Chaozhou Prefecture.

Daoyun Building is backed by the Han River and faces the Chaoshan Highway. It is a square enclosure with the characteristics of Chaoshan area, covering an area of about 2,500 square meters and a building area of 1.800 square meters.

The architectural style of Daoyun Building is unique, adopting the architectural art of Chaozhou-style residential buildings, which not only has the regularity of quadrangles in the north, but also has the unique style of Chaoshan area. The building is two stories high, and the wall is made of granite and blue bricks, with a thickness of1.4m.. There are holes and observation windows in the wall, which has high defense function. There are 88 rooms in the building, with zigzag layout and a patio in the center, which is convenient for lighting and drainage. There are also ancestral halls, meeting rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and other facilities in the building, with complete functions and reasonable layout.

The architectural style and decorative art of Daoyun Building is a must. The wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings and murals in the building are colorful and exquisite. In particular, the "Double Phoenix Rising Sun", "Lion Rolling Hydrangea" and "Dragon Boat Festival" are vivid and lifelike. These decorative arts not only have high artistic value, but also symbolize the status and wealth of Chen Ao, the owner of Daoyun Building, and his family.

Features of Daoyun Building

In history, Daoyun Building has produced many outstanding talents, such as Chen Hongmou, Chen Guanxian, a famous minister in Qing Dynasty. After the founding of New China, Daoyun Building became an important place for cultural activities, and many exhibitions and lectures were held. Today, Daoyun Building has become a tourist attraction, attracting many tourists to visit.

Daoyunlou witnessed the historical changes in Chaoshan area and carried the memories of several generations of hipsters. In 2006, Daoyun Building was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit and became an important cultural heritage in Chaoshan area and even the whole country. Protecting and inheriting the cultural value of Daoyun Building is of great significance to the study of ancient architecture history, folk history, family history and other fields. Nowadays, with the care and support of governments at all levels and all walks of life, Daoyun Building has been effectively protected and repaired, and continues to witness the changes and development of the times with its unique charm.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Daoyun Building.