Qiankou Ancient Residences
潜口民宅博物馆
An open-air museum where more than a dozen Ming and Qing Huizhou-style ancient buildings, relocated from scattered sites, have been rebuilt and preserved together. It offers a concentrated look at the finest of Huizhou residential architecture.
Qiankou Ancient Residences sits at the foot of Zixia Mountain in Qiankou Town, Huizhou District. Since the 1980s, Ming and Qing residences, ancestral halls, archways, and stone bridges from the She County area, which could not be protected in place, have been moved here. The site is divided into two sections: Ming Garden and Qing Garden. Ming-era buildings, with their crescent beams, spindle-shaped columns, and simple, elegant woodcarvings, contrast sharply with the ornate decoration of Qing homes. This makes the site a “living specimen” for studying Huizhou architecture. Admission is about ¥70. The site is quiet with few visitors, making it ideal for travelers interested in architecture. It can be combined with Tangmo and Chengkan.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Xixinan Village & Maple-Poplar Forest
- Tangmo Village
- Chengkan Village
- Tangyue Memorial Archways
- Bao Family Garden
- Wan'an Ancient Town
- Xucun Village
- Huizhou Ancient City