Wangjiaduan, Zhangguying Village, Yueyang, Hunan

Wangjiaduan, Zhangguying Village, is part of Zhangguying Village. Built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty by Yunpu Gong, the sixteenth-generation descendant of Zhang Guying, it boasts over 200 years of history. Known for its unique architectural style and historical background, it enjoys the reputation of "Dongting Lake's waters are unparalleled, beyond Yueyang Tower there are more towers." The entire complex features a typical "Feng"-shaped structure. The ridges are adorned with "double phoenixes facing the sun" and "roc spreading its wings" motifs. On both sides of the main hall, there are alleys called "double dragons emerging from the cave." The alleys crisscross, forming a grand cross-shaped passage, resembling a folk labyrinth. The courtyards are meticulously designed, with towering high walls, exhibiting an ancient garden and temple style, which is quite magnificent. Wangjiaduan has a built area of 9,474 square meters, featuring 21 transverse courtyards and 468 rooms. Compared to Ming Dynasty architecture, it is taller and more spacious, with larger courtyards and better lighting. The architectural aesthetics of Wangjiaduan are closely integrated with Feng Shui principles. Its "Feng"-shaped structure, "double lions emerging" alleys, and "green dragon facing the sun" design all reflect the architectural aesthetics and Feng Shui concepts of that time. Furthermore, the deliberation hall in Wangjiaduan has a unique design: its courtyard lacks a well platform, being circular on the outside and square on the inside, symbolizing the principle that "nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards." It is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.