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Former Residence of Hu Xueyan: beautiful and luxurious(2)

2013-07-02 16:11 People's Daily Online Web Editor: Wang YuXia
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In 1999, the residence of Hu Xueyan was designated as a historical relic under the protection of Hangzhou city, and the renovation of the buildings began. Hangzhou invested 29 million yuan to renovate this typical Huizhou architecture. During the renovation, many high-quality building materials such as red sandalwood and nanmu wood (Phoebe nanmu) were used. In January 2001, the renovation project was completed, and Hu's residence regained its original appearance, including exquisite brick, wood, and stone sculptures. [Photo/GMW.cn]

In 1999, the residence of Hu Xueyan was designated as a historical relic under the protection of Hangzhou city, and the renovation of the buildings began. Hangzhou invested 29 million yuan to renovate this typical Huizhou architecture. During the renovation, many high-quality building materials such as red sandalwood and nanmu wood (Phoebe nanmu) were used. In January 2001, the renovation project was completed, and Hu's residence regained its original appearance, including exquisite brick, wood, and stone sculptures. [Photo/GMW.cn]

Baishilou (literally hundred lions building), is the main house of Hu's residence where his first wife lived. Hu's first wife and his mother lived upstairs. The main hall was the place to receive guests, and discus important matters. The red wood desk has a diameter of 2 meters, is the biggest red wood desk in Hanghzou. [Photo/GMW.cn]

Baishilou (literally hundred lions building), is the main house of Hu's residence where his first wife lived. Hu's first wife and his mother lived upstairs. The main hall was the place to receive guests, and discus important matters. The red wood desk has a diameter of 2 meters, is the biggest red wood desk in Hanghzou. [Photo/GMW.cn]

The cooking bench of Hu's family. The so-called Qixingzao (literally seven stars cooking bench) is commonly seen in wealthy families in Southern China. A big copper kettle and rice buckets are placed on the cooking bench. There is a small room beside, for the cook on night shift to have a rest. [Photo/GMW.cn]

The cooking bench of Hu's family. The so-called Qixingzao (literally seven stars cooking bench) is commonly seen in wealthy families in Southern China. A big copper kettle and rice buckets are placed on the cooking bench. There is a small room beside, for the cook on night shift to have a rest. [Photo/GMW.cn]

 

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