[2025 Nanchang Attraction] Travel Guide for Wangshan Tuku (Updated Apr)

Wangshan Tuku in Nanchang, Jiangxi, is a hidden gem of ancient architecture located in Wangshan Hill, Datangping Township, Xinjian District, Nanchang City. Stepping into Tuku, the grand and majestic architectural scale is awe-inspiring. The white walls, black tiles, and upturned eaves perfectly blend Anhui-style architectural elements with Jiangxi's local characteristics. Strolling through the site, you'll find exquisite craftsmanship in wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings. Each carving is rich in cultural significance, showcasing the exceptional skills of traditional artisans. The interior layout of Tuku is well-designed and functional, reflecting the wisdom of family living. The family culture it embodies, such as the legendary prosperity of the Cheng family, adds a layer of mystery. The surrounding natural scenery is equally delightful, with lush green mountains, clear waters, and idyllic rural landscapes. A visit to Wangshan Tuku offers not only the chance to admire stunning ancient architecture and experience the charm of traditional culture but also to immerse yourself in the serene and peaceful countryside atmosphere, making it an unforgettable cultural journey.

📍Wangshan Tuku 🎫Ticket: 40 RMB, free with Nanchang Pass 🕐Open from 9:00 to 17:00 ⏰Tour duration: 1-2 hours 🅿️Free parking available at the scenic spot Wangshan Tuku, known as the "Little Forbidden City" among the people, is an ancient building that combines the Gan style and Qing Dynasty palace architecture. It is five to six times larger than the Qiao Family Courtyard in Shanxi and is the largest and most luxurious Qing Dynasty mansion in Jiangxi Province! It was built by nine brothers, including Cheng Yucai, Governor of Huguang during the Qing Dynasty, Cheng Huancai, Governor of Jiangsu, and Cheng Maocai, Governor of Anhui. It was also the former residence of Cheng Tianfang, the Minister of Propaganda of the Kuomintang! Hence, it boasts the glory of "one family with three governors and five miles with six scholars"! The construction of Tuku began in the first year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty, 1821. The entire Tuku has 1,443 rooms and 572 courtyards. The main buildings include the Cheng Family Ancestral Hall, Dunhou Hall, Baoren Hall, Guyi Hall, Guangyu Hall, Songfen Hall, Daohuaxiang Pavilion, Zuoyue Building, and Reception Hall. The entire Tuku is warm in winter and cool in summer, with buildings connected to each other and alleys interlinked. The flower towers have multiple doors, thick beams, and columns, and the eaves are carved with exquisite patterns such as "Double Dragons Playing with a Pearl", "Phoenix Facing the Sun", "Lions Rolling a Ball", "Bees and Butterflies Among Flowers", and "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea"! In 2004, Wangshan Tuku was named the "Chinese Mansion Culture Museum" by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Folk Literature and Art Association. On December 18, 2006, Wangshan Tuku was designated and announced as the fifth batch of Jiangxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units by the Jiangxi Provincial People's Government. A little-known fact is that this building was designed by the Lei family, who participated in the design of royal buildings such as the Forbidden City, the Old Summer Palace, and the Summer Palace, which shows the magnificence of Wangshan Tuku. Its total construction volume is six times larger than that of the Qiao Family Courtyard. To be honest, after seeing so many ancient buildings in Jiangxi, this one is the most impressive to me. Nanchang's cultural and tourism department should vigorously promote it and make a connection with the Haihunhou Tomb to facilitate visitors. Don't keep it low-key anymore. 🔔🔔🔔 ❶Wangshan Tuku is close to the Haihunhou Tomb, so it is recommended to arrange visits on the same day. ❷The place has a deep historical and cultural background, and it is difficult to fully understand it on your own. You can hire a guide for explanations, or listen in on a tour group during weekends. ❸Aerial photography will be very beautiful, so it is strongly recommended to bring a drone.

📍: Wangshangang, Changsheng Village, Datangping Township, Tiejin Section, Xinjian District, Nanchang City 🚗: Self-driving (free) 🍀: Very distinctive 👧: Very enthusiastic —————————————————————————— ‼️Warm Tips: Nanchang Culture and Tourism One Card users enter for free, just swipe your face to get in Ticket🎫: Purchase on-site for 40 yuan per person Before coming, you can watch🎬 ✅《Wangshan Tuku Cheng Family: One Family, Three Governors, Loyalty and Filial Piety Passed Down to Descendants》 ✅《Cultivating Integrity and Strictness, Being a Role Model》 —————————————————————————— Highlights👁: Over the hundred years from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China Wangshan Tuku produced 7 Jinshi and 21 Juren And also 'One Family, Three Governors' Cheng Yucai, the Governor-General of Huguang in the Qing Dynasty Cheng Huanci, the Governor of Jiangsu, and Cheng Maoci, the Governor of Anhui . Wangshan Tuku is a folk architecture Also known as Cheng Family Courtyard It is 6 times the size of Qiao Family Courtyard With 1443 rooms And 572 courtyards . Construction began in the first year of the Daoguang era It took half a century The main body was completed during the Tongzhi era The entire building is 337 meters long 180 meters wide Covering an area of 108 acres . What impressed me the most after the visit Is the Lei family's wisdom in architecture The ingenious design of drainage, ventilation, and granaries The influence of family traditions on generations . The impact of education on a person On a generation On the destiny of a family