XiGuan MinSuGuan
Guangdong · China
Have a walk into a local neighbourhood to see traditional Cantonese style architecture "Qilou" buildings and wooden sliding big door, which was belong to noble class family previously dated back to democratic China period. Observe local people's life and interact with them for some local activities like shuttlecock kicking.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1XiGuan MinSuGuan (Folk Museum)
Step across the threshold of the XiGuan Folk Museum and enter the refined world of Guangzhou’s 19th-century elite. This museum is housed in a meticulously preserved 'XiGuan Da Wu' or Large House of XiGuan, once the residence of a…
Listen in the app2Section 1 — The Three Gates of Security and Status
The entrance of a XiGuan mansion is a masterclass in functional design and social signaling. Look closely at the three distinct layers of the front door. …
Listen in the app3Section 2 — The Ancestral Hall and Central Axis
Moving into the first major hall, we find ourselves at the heart of the home’s spiritual and social life: the Ancestral Hall. In a traditional XiGuan Da Wu, the central axis is the most sacred part of the house. …
Listen in the app4Section 3 — The Courtyard and Natural Light
One of the most beautiful features of the XiGuan mansion is the internal courtyard, or 'Tian Jing' (Heavenly Well). Because these houses were built deep and narrow to maximize street frontage, light and air could only reach the…
Listen in the app5Section 4 — The Refined Life: Furniture and Teaware
As we move into the side rooms, we see the tangible evidence of the XiGuan elite’s sophisticated lifestyle. The furniture on display is a highlight of the museum. …
Listen in the app6Section 5 — The Kitchen and Domestic Ingenuity
Moving toward the rear of the house, we find the kitchen and service areas. This is where the daily work of maintaining a large household took place. …
Listen in the app7Section 6 — The Upper Floors and Private Chambers
Finally, we ascend to the upper floors, where the private life of the family was lived. In a XiGuan house, the bedrooms and studies were often located upstairs to take advantage of better views and privacy. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the XiGuan Folk Museum concludes where it began, at the entrance hall. We have moved from the public displays of wealth at the front gate to the intimate private chambers of the upper floors, witnessing the…
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What is XiGuan MinSuGuan?
XiGuan MinSuGuan is a place in Guangdong · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangdong · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.1196, 113.2361 |
| Last updated |
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