[2025 Ganzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Weijia Courtyard in Zhanggong District (Updated Oct)

👣 Why do Hong Kong people choose to go to Ganzhou? Because I can't pronounce "Gan," I want to visit this place. 🌝 Day 1️⃣ Starts at 2 PM | Wei Family Compound + Fushougou Museum → Zaoer Lane → Ancient Floating Bridge + Jianchun Gate + Ancient City Wall → Standard Bell Tower → Night Tour of the Song Dynasty's Never-Sleeping City Day 2️⃣ Ends at 6 PM | Tongtianyan → High-Speed ​​Rail Return to Hong Kong 👣👣👣👣👣👣 Day 1️⃣ | Journey Through the Lights of Song Dynasty City 🚅 Departs the high-speed rail at around 11 AM! Direct journey takes about 2 hours. ❶ Wei Family Compound → Fushougou Museum (next door!) ▸ There was a tour guide, so I listened to the history of the Hakka people and the ancient water conservancy system of Fushougou! Much better than wandering around on your own 🤪 ▸ 📸 Must-see spot 1: The arched water window model inside the museum – the interplay of light and shadow creates a time-travelling experience ▸ 📸 Must-see spot 2: The thousand-year-old brick-carved "Fu Shou" culvert ❷ Quickly skip Zaoer Lane → Head straight for the Ancient Floating Bridge and Jianchun Gate ▸ ⚠️ The lane is run-down and in need of repair, so skip it if you're not interested in the old streets.❌ ▸ Walk towards the river to reach Jianchun Gate, the Ancient Floating Bridge, and the ancient city wall. ▸ Boat vendors selling dried goods are located on both sides of the floating bridge! Taking photos back from the floating bridge 📸 Jianchun Gate feels even more majestic. ▸ There are many vendors along the ancient city wall. The "Scallion and Fresh Meat Pancake" and "Pickled Vegetable Pancake" are really delicious 😋 Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, super fragrant and not greasy. ▸ 📸 Must-take Spot 1: Visiting the floating bridge at dusk or taking aerial photos is especially recommended! The photos will be even better! The locals swimming, boating, drying bacon, and selling dried fish are so lively and authentic~🌅 ❸ Standard Bell Tower → Night Tour of Songchao City ▸ The area around the Standard Bell Tower has been renovated, giving it a modern feel! Find the right angle for stunning photos. ▸ A 5-minute walk takes you right into "Dream of the Red Chamber." 🏮 Arrive at Songchao Night City for a night out. ▸ Songchao Night City is filled with ancient buildings, offering games, vendors, and the usual restaurants. 🍽️ Dinner at "Zou Chu New Gan Cuisine Restaurant." ▸ Rice noodle fish and stir-fried local pork with chili peppers—sour, spicy, and flavorful! 40 yuan per person for a filling meal. ▸ For larger groups, I recommend "Song Family Courtyard." Order your food outside with bamboo skewers before you sit down! Each portion is enormous. 🤩 Then we headed back to the hotel to rest! I don't know if I experienced Ganzhou the wrong way, but I didn't quite get the excitement of Ganzhou on the first day. 🧐 But the second day, after visiting Tongtianyan, I felt it was truly amazing! Return Rate (5 or more): ⭐️⭐️ #TravelWithMom #GanzhouSlowLife #SongchengFireworks #HongKongWeekendDestinations #HongKongPeopleGoNorth #SignUpForSeptemberHotelTestSleeper2025

【4 Days 3 Nights Essential Route】Just follow along and have fun! ✨Day 1: Ancient Charm Exploration - Taiping Bridge (Duyang Section, Yangcun Town, Longnan City): A 700-year-old ancient bridge, every snap is a vintage masterpiece📸 - Dalezhye·Longnan Weiwus (Xinli Village, Liren Town): An Instagram-worthy homestay! Experience DIY crafts + tea brewing by the stove, super healing~ The butler service is very thoughtful❤️ - Guanxi Wei Scenic Area (Xinwei Village, Guanxi Town)💰50: Stunning Hakka Weiwu cluster, the "Eastern Ancient Roman Castle" must-check-in spot! - Ganzhou Museum (Gankang Road, Zhanggong District): Free! Open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, remember to plan your time~ ✨Day 2: Old Town Stroll 📍Wenmiao Temple → Wei Family Courtyard → Zao’er Alley (Food Street!) → Jianchun Gate 📍Gufu Bridge (One of the Eight Views of Ganzhou! Beautiful at dusk🌅) 📍Bajingtai → Former Residence of Chiang Ching-kuo → Yugutai (Same as Xin Qiji’s!) 📍Guangdong Guild Hall (Century-old merchant culture site) ✨Day 3: Fun Time 🏨Xiangjiang Wenhua Hotel (55th Floor, No. 6 Sanbai Mountain Road): Amazing high-rise city views! Breakfast so rich you’ll be stuffed🤤 ⛰️Tongtianyan: The top grotto in Jiangnan, recommended to visit in the morning when it’s cooler 🎢Fantawild Oriental Dawn: Red-themed amusement park, don’t miss the night fireworks! ✨Day 4: Natural Wonders 🏨Crowne Plaza Hotel: Sleep in and wake up naturally~ ⛰️Nanwudang Mountain: Jiangxi’s Little Wudang, the glass plank road is super thrilling! 🌟【Must-Play TOP 5】: 1️⃣ Guanxi Wei Scenic Area: The largest Hakka Weiwu cluster!📸 2️⃣ Gufu Bridge: 800-year-old Song Dynasty "living fossil" 3️⃣ Tongtianyan: Danxia landform + cliff inscriptions, absolutely stunning 4️⃣ Fantawild Oriental Dawn: Immersive red experience 5️⃣ Nanwudang Mountain: 99 spectacular peaks, super impressive! ⚠️【 Tips 】: ✅ Guanxi Wei pay attention to opening hours (closes at 16:30 in winter) ✅ Museum closed on Mondays, don’t go for nothing ✅ Remember to book a high-floor room at Xiangjiang Hotel! ✅ Wear comfortable sports shoes for Nanwudang 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】: ① Dalezhye·Longnan Weiwus: Design homestay, must-try three-cup chicken! ② Xiangjiang Wenhua: 55th-floor cloud hotel, stunning night views ③ Crowne Plaza: Top choice for Nanwudang visits

The Wei Family Courtyard in Ganzhou is a site rich in history and culture, making it highly recommended for a visit! This courtyard is remarkably well-preserved, giving visitors the feeling of traveling back in time to centuries past. Upon entering the Wei Family Courtyard, you can admire many exquisite ancient architectural features, such as intricately carved doors and windows, and roofs covered with traditional tiles. Every detail reflects the craftsmanship and dedication of artisans from that era. This is not just an ancient residence but also a blend of unique local architectural styles. It combines the traditional charm of Jiangnan water towns with a touch of mountainous characteristics, creating a distinctive and captivating experience.

It's not a particularly well-known attraction, but it's quite pleasant. There aren't many tourists, so there aren't crowds, and you don't have to squeeze in for photos. The scenery is natural and quiet, perfect for a three- or four-day leisure trip.

🪭Ganzhou, the largest city in Jiangxi. The ancient city of Ganzhou was first built in the Jin Dynasty and flourished during the Song Dynasty. It still preserves a large number of Song Dynasty cultural relics and cultural sites with extremely high cultural and artistic value. It is known as the "Jiangnan Song City" and the "Song City Museum". 👍The ancient city wall of Ganzhou is the only Song Dynasty brick city wall preserved to this day in the country. It is located on the riverside where the Zhangjiang River and the Gongjiang River meet in Ganzhou. The city wall is 7 meters high on average and is 3.6 kilometers long from the East Gate through the Bajingtai to the West Gate. There are five gates in the entire city: Xijin Gate, Zhennan Gate, Baisheng Gate, Jianchun Gate and Yongjin Gate. During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, in order to prevent the Taiping Army from attacking the city, five artillery cities, namely East Gate, Small South Gate, Great South Gate, Xijin Gate, and Bajingtai, were built at the main transportation intersections of Ganzhou City. 🎈You can basically visit all the highlights of Ganzhou along the ancient city wall 👉🏻It is recommended to start the entire citywalk from Zaoer Lane. It was once an ancient street in the Southern Song Dynasty and was called "Jiangjia Lane" in the Ming Dynasty. In the early Qing Dynasty, most of the people living in the lane were government servants, who were called "Zaoyi" at the time, so it was named Zaoer Lane, which was later corrupted to Zaoer Lane. 👉🏻Walk about 400 meters from Zaoer Lane to Jianchun Gate of the ancient city wall. 👉🏻Walking into Jianchun Gate is the Donghe Floating Bridge, which is about 400 meters long and connects the two ends of Gongjiang River. It is made up of more than 100 small boats tied together with cables. It was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. 👉🏻Climb up the Jianchun Gate city wall and walk 700 meters along the city wall to reach Yongjin Gate. 👉🏻 Continue walking 700 meters forward from the Yongjin Gate City Wall and you will reach the Bajingtai Cannon City in Bajing Park. The platform is 28.5 meters high and was built during the Jiayou period of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is located at the confluence of Zhangshui and Gongshui. It was named after the county magistrate Kong Zonghan drew the "Qianzhou Bajing Map" after building the platform and asked Su Shi for a poem based on the map. Bajing Terrace is the best viewing platform in Ganzhou City. Climbing up to the terrace, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Ganzhou. 👉🏻Follow the signs on the wall behind Bajingtai and continue walking for about 500 meters to reach the former residence of Mr. Jiang Jingguo, a brick-and-wood Russian-style building facing Zhangjiang to the west and Yugutai to the south. From 1940 to 1945, Mr. Jiang Jingguo, his wife and children lived here. The desk in the study room of the old house is the only thing that was used by Mr. Jiang in the past. There are many old photos on it that look back on history. 👉🏻Walk another 200 meters from the exit of Mr. Jiang's former residence to reach the Military Gate Tower and Sixianfang. Pass through the Military Gate Tower and walk another 200 meters to reach the commanding height of the old city, Yugutai described by Xin Qiji. Climb up the platform to experience the poetic habitat described by literati and poets. In the main hall on the first floor there is a calligraphy work called "Bodhisattva Man" written by Jiang Zemin himself. 🎈Recommended other attractions in Ganzhou City: Wei Family Courtyard is the largest existing Qing Dynasty family residential building complex in the city. It is also a representative "Nine Wells and Eighteen Halls" style building of the Hakka people in southern Jiangxi. It has been transformed into the Gannan Hakka Cultural Museum. You can visit the Fushougou Museum together, the two attractions are connected. Fushou Ditch is the earliest urban sewer in the world. 🏩Accommodation recommendation: Ganzhou Jinjiang International Hotel, a Spanish royal-style hotel with rooms with balconies overlooking the Ganjiang River and the flower-filled gardens. 🍜Local food recommendation: Li Ji Shaobing, made to order, with thin skin and rich fillings, available in a variety of flavors including fresh meat, pickled mustard greens, secret beef and pickled mustard tuber, none of which is a bad choice, 10 yuan for 5 small cakes.

🚶‍♂️Step into the Wei Family Courtyard in Ganzhou, Jiangxi｜A cultural treasure with an ancient charm💫🏮 ✅Travel companions: Photography enthusiast A, history buff B, and me, the curious explorer C🤩 🍃Packing list: Comfortable sneakers, lightweight photography equipment, sunscreen, and a book on ancient architecture 🎨Travel guide:🔍 1️⃣ Day 1 morning: Drive to the destination, surrounded by lush greenery, feeling particularly happy😊. 2️⃣ Afternoon to evening: Upon arrival at the Wei Family Courtyard, we were deeply attracted by its exquisite architectural style and took out our phones to capture the unforgettable moment. The spacious courtyard and exquisite carvings all showcase the unique style and historical heritage of this ancient house. The courtyard at night is even more tranquil under the lanterns, as if we have traveled back in time.😌🏰 3️⃣ Next morning: Taking advantage of the morning light for the best photography conditions, we wandered around the courtyard looking for unique angles to present the diversity and cultural heritage value of the courtyard✨📸. Then we tasted local green tea in a small teahouse and listened to the owner tell many stories related to the courtyard, which was truly intoxicating and unforgettable~🥰 📜Reflections:🌿 Having traveled far and wide and seen many famous historical sites, I have a special fondness for the Wei Family Courtyard here, perhaps because it made me truly feel a long and vivid historical atmosphere and cultural connotation~ Every brick and stone carries countless stories waiting for us to discover and understand. Next time you pass by Jiangxi, why not come here to experience this unique charm and wonderful experience~ See you there, my friends~👍💕

The Wei Family Courtyard is the most complete, largest and most representative Hakka building with nine halls and eighteen wells in Ganzhou City. The ancestor of the Wei family, Chief Wei, moved from Weifang outside the west gate of Liancheng, Fujian, to Ganzhou City during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. He was a typical Hakka who "migrated to Ganzhou backwards". The Wei family made their fortune in lumber and banking business, and later became one of the four famous families in Ganzhou during the Republic of China. This courtyard was built by Wei Zongzhang's nephew Wei Tianji during the Jiaqing period. In the 31st year of Guangxu (AD 1905), Wei Yuanjun's wife Zheng's 100th birthday, the Wei clan built a majestic and beautifully decorated ancestral hall to commemorate the Zheng family. Celebrate birthday. In the early years of the Republic of China, two additional residences were built on the west and north sides of the ancestral hall, forming a courtyard-style school. At this point, the scale of the Wei family compound has been basically finalized, with 5 residential buildings, 1 kitchen, stable, and utility room each, 1 ancestral hall, 2 barns, 2 old-style teaching halls, and 1 new-style school. The main building of the Wei family courtyard covers an area of ​​3,000 square meters. Together with other ancillary buildings such as ancestral halls and schools, it covers an area of ​​more than 18,000 square meters. All buildings are made of volcanic walls with water-polished blue bricks. The beams are made of exquisite materials and the wooden construction is exquisite. The exquisite carvings can be said to be the essence of Ganzhou's ancient architecture. The Wei Family Courtyard is now the Gannan Hakka Culture Museum, which is free to visit. It is a key cultural relic protection unit in Jiangxi Province.

Located in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, the Wei Family Courtyard is the largest existing Qing Dynasty family residence complex in the city, with a history of over 200 years. It spans three streets in the old city of Ganzhou: Luojia Lane, Hebao Pond, and Cigu Ridge. It is a typical "Nine Wells and Eighteen Halls" style building of the Hakka people in southern Jiangxi. The courtyard was first built during the Jiaqing period (1799-1820) and took its final form in the early Republic of China. All the buildings are made of polished blue bricks, with tall firewalls and exquisite wood carvings on the beams that still shine brightly after years of weathering. The Wei Family Courtyard was originally a place where members of the Wei family lived together, reflecting the characteristic of the entire family living together and supporting each other. By 2019, the Wei Family Courtyard had been renovated and transformed into the Southern Jiangxi Hakka Culture Museum, becoming an important place for the display and inheritance of Hakka culture. The Wei Family Courtyard is not only one of the most representative ancient buildings in Ganzhou and even Jiangxi, but also a typical representative of traditional architecture in southern Jiangxi, embodying the format and style of traditional architecture in southern Jiangxi. It witnessed the rise and fall of the Wei family from the mid-Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China and is an important carrier of Hakka culture. Today, the Wei Family Courtyard has become a cultural heritage and tourist attraction in Ganzhou, attracting a large number of tourists and scholars every year to visit and study, and is of great significance for the inheritance and promotion of Hakka culture.

Weijia Courtyard and Fushou Ditch Museums will undoubtedly broaden your knowledge. Worth a visit! 📍Location: No. 20-7, Houde Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province 🚗Transportation: From Ganzhou West Station, take bus D1 to Taoziyuan Market Station and walk about 1.5 kilometers. There are city buses such as routes 5 and 8 that reach nearby. 👍️Must-visit attractions: Weijia Courtyard (Ganzhou Hakka Culture Museum) This is a residential complex of the Wei family. It was first built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and took shape in the early Republic of China. The buildings are all brick and wood structures, using blue bricks and gray tiles in a fire-resistant form, with exquisite materials and woodwork. It integrates the beautiful "Three Carvings and One Sculpture" (brick carving, wood carving, stone carving, and gray sculpture). In addition to the buildings themselves, it also displays physical objects and pictures of Hakka family management, food, marriage, relocation, and other folk cultures; historical materials and data on the Hakka "reverse migration" into Jiangxi and overseas distribution. It is the first time in life to see such a perfect combination of a courtyard-style museum, making it a great place for study tours. The courtyard's patios (arc-shaped and square) complement the blue sky and white clouds with the flying eaves of the blue tiles, making it a must-visit. Additionally, the corridors and flower windows, arches between the houses, and the horsehead walls on the outer walls all have a strong sense of atmosphere. It is recommended to visit for 1 hour. Fushou Ditch Museum Located opposite the main entrance of Weijia Courtyard. It is the only museum in China that tells and displays the underground drainage system of urban life. It is also the first time in life to visit such a unique museum. Fushou Ditch is the ancient underground drainage system of Ganzhou ancient city, including open and closed channels, and it connects various lakes in the city. The water system routes resemble the characters for "Fu" and "Shou," hence the name. It fully reflects the wisdom of ancient builders in preventing and solving flood disasters. The museum has a strong sense of design, with detailed and novel content, making it undoubtedly a great place for study tours. Both inside and outside the venue can be selectively visited according to preferences. It is recommended to visit for 0.5-1 hour. 🎟️Ticket information: Free Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 💗Other tips: Ganzhou West Station is about 18 kilometers away from Weijia Courtyard. If you want to go directly to Weijia Courtyard after getting off the train, it is recommended to take a taxi (10-15 yuan). Tickets are free but require real-name online reservations. It is best to book in advance during peak seasons. There is also a "reservation code" at the entrance. These two unique and meaningful museums are recommended for study tours, which will be rewarding. Ganzhou's attractions are relatively concentrated, and there are many Song Dynasty extended attractions nearby, all within a 5-10 minute walk. Such as Zao'er Alley, Shouliang Ancient Temple, Haihui Zen Temple, etc. In addition, it is not far from the core scenic area of Songcheng Ancient City.

Ganzhou's old city area boasts the Wei Family Mansion, a residence that has withstood over 200 years of history and spans three streets. It is the largest existing Qing Dynasty urban family dwelling in Ganzhou city and represents the distinctive 'nine wells and eighteen halls' architectural style of the southern Hakka people. It's a popular tourist spot in the old city of Ganzhou. The mansion consists of five residential buildings, one ancestral hall, two granaries, two traditional Meng schools, and one modern school. The main buildings cover an area of more than 3,000 square meters, with the ancestral hall, schools, and other auxiliary buildings, the total area exceeds 18,000 square meters. The mansion's architecture features firewalls made of water-ground blue bricks, carefully selected materials for the beams, and meticulously crafted construction. Exquisite eave decorations and beautifully crafted wooden window lattices can be seen everywhere. With its ornate beams and painted rafters, the mansion exudes an extraordinary presence and is known as the 'number one Hakka mansion'. For those interested in ancient architectural culture and preservation, remember to check in at the Wei Family Mansion. Trip Privileges: Of course, you can use Trip Coins to exchange for plane tickets 😃, they are quite handy 😋.

Wei Family Mansion is the largest existing Qing Dynasty residential complex in Ganzhou City, located in the old city district of Ganzhou. It is a representative building of the Hakka big houses in southern Jiangxi, with a history of more than 200 years. The architectural layout is intricate, with winding corridors, resembling a large maze. Inside, it also displays the history and culture of the Hakka people. Sun Yat-sen visited Wei Family Mansion twice, and it was an important secret base during the Xinhai Revolution.