Chaozhou’s Historic Jiadi Xiang

Visit Chaozhou’s Amazing Historic Street: Jiadi Xiang 甲第巷

Chaozhou 潮州: Guangdong Province

Jiadi Xiang 甲第巷

Chaozhou's Historic Jiadi Xiang
Chaozhou’s Historic Jiadi Xiang

Chaozhou’s Historic Jiadi Xiang is a real treat for people interested in the authentic restoration of Qing dynasty architecture.

Chaozhou is definitely one of Guangdong’s more interesting cities. Apart from being home to some exquisite ancient temples, impressive Ming dynasty walls and buzzing markets, Chaozhou is also home to some fascinating colonial and Qing dynasty architecture.

Chaozhou's Historic Jiadi Xiang
Chaozhou’s Historic Jiadi Xiang

Qing dynasty buildings in Jiadi Xiang甲第巷

This post looks at the Qing dynasty buildings in Jiadi Xiang甲第巷, a restored lane of Qing courtyard dwellings. There’s nothing quite like it in China.

 Qing dynasty buildings in Jiadi Xiang甲第巷
Qing dynasty buildings in Jiadi Xiang甲第巷

In Jiadi Xiang all the houses are embellished by colourful and elaborate wall paintings that surround the main doorways and follow the curving line of the eave roofs.

 Qing dynasty buildings in Jiadi Xiang甲第巷
Qing dynasty buildings in Jiadi Xiang甲第巷

The paintings represent scenes of court-life, hunting and war, as well as still lives and landscapes.

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