Fengcai Hall
风采堂
A late-Qing Yu clan ancestral hall in Sanbu, Kaiping city proper. Its Sino-Western plaster carvings, wood carvings and stone carvings are exquisitely crafted, and it is a provincial-level cultural relic.
Fengcai Hall is located in Sanbu, Kaiping city proper. Built with funds raised by Yu clan members living overseas to commemorate Yu Jing, a Ming-dynasty minister, it serves as both an ancestral hall and an academy. Construction began during the Guangxu reign of the Qing dynasty. The architecture follows the layout of Lingnan ancestral halls, with Western-style colonnades and arched windows. The brick carvings, plaster reliefs and wood carvings on the gatehouse are very fine, making it a good place to learn about clan culture in Kaiping's overseas Chinese hometown. It is located in the city center, so it can be visited before or after the diaolou areas. Admission is low-cost or free, subject to on-site information.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Nanlou Diaolou
- Yinglong Lou, Sanmenli
- Chikan Overseas Chinese Town
- Zili Village Diaolou Cluster
- Fangshi Denglou (Lantern Tower)
- Liyuan Garden
- Majianglong Village Cluster
- Taicheng Qilou Arcade Streets