Characteristics of traditional architecture in southern Anhui

1. Respect the natural landscape environment. In ancient Huizhou, factors such as topography, landforms, water flow and wind direction were carefully considered, and it was often surrounded by mountains and waters, with beautiful environment, reasonable layout, smooth traffic and buildings blended with mountains and rivers.

2. Aesthetic appearance integrity. The unique horsehead wall is a group of houses, which are closed with high walls and the horsehead is inclined. The height of the wall and the horse's head is uneven. Green hills, green waters, white walls and great harmony are one of the main features of Huizhou architecture, which is exquisite and elegant in simplicity.

3. More flexible multi-entrance courtyard layout. The unit of the architectural plane layout is the courtyard enclosed by the patio, with high buildings, deep wells and halls, which are flexibly arranged according to the function, scale and terrain and have a sense of rhythm.

4. Exquisite detail decoration. The art of "three sculptures" (brick carving, stone carving and wood carving) in Hui culture is amazing. Brick door covers, stone windows, wood pillars and buildings are integrated into one, which is a major feature of Huizhou architecture.