Zhuang Family Ancient Dwelling in Gupoliao

Hidden among the lychee groves on the summit of Gupoliao Mountain in Dashu District, the Zhuang Family Ancient Dwelling is a dazzling sight. Its red walls, nestled within the green forest, reveal a warm, rustic, and well-preserved century-old traditional house, as if one has traveled back in time. The Zhuang Family Ancient Dwelling is a standard traditional 'Seven-Room, Three-Entrance' courtyard house, comprising seven halls and three entrance rooms. The exterior walls are designed with carved bamboo joints and scrolls, symbolizing the high moral integrity and diligent study of a family that values both farming and scholarship. The '入'-shaped red bricks on the ground represent a welcoming gesture to guests. The roof and walls are also adorned with intricate cut-and-paste decorations, all featuring animals and plants as themes, clearly reflecting the owner's reverence for nature while living amidst the mountains and forests. Although it lacks elaborate carvings and paintings, the simple warmth of this traditional house is everywhere to be admired and cherished. For those who wish to appreciate the pure elegance of a historic building, the Zhuang Family Ancient Dwelling is an absolutely captivating and unforgettable place.