Mao Ancestral Hall & Biantun Culture Museum
毛氏宗祠·边屯文化博物馆
The Qing-dynasty Mao Ancestral Hall and the Biantun Culture Museum at Maojia Bay on the southwest shore of Chenghai Lake, telling the story of Ming-era military colonist settlers and the Mao clan's forebears.
Maojia Bay is located in Fengyu Village, Chenghai Town. According to legend, Mao Taihua, a distant ancestor of Mao Zedong, lived here after following the army into Yunnan in the early Ming dynasty, before later moving to Hunan. The Mao Ancestral Hall is recorded as having been first built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty, and consists of a main hall and north and south exhibition halls. Next to it, the Biantun Culture Museum opened in 2011. Its seven galleries introduce the Ming-dynasty garrison system and military farming, the migration of military households, and the local Yongsheng dialect and customs, making it a great place to understand Yongsheng's culture. Both sites are free to enter, parking costs about 10 yuan, and they can be reached on the way along the west shore road of Chenghai Lake.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00-17:30 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Qingshui Ancient Town
- Chenghai Spirulina Farms
- Chenghai Lake
- Yingpan Taliu Tombs
- Yongsheng Old Town
- Guanyin Pavilion (Lingyuanqing)
- Hongshiyan Ancient Earthquake Relic
- Sanchuan Cuihu Lake