Jutangtun Ancient Village, Gongcheng, Guangxi.

Jutangtun is known for its long history and rich cultural heritage, and is a valuable resource for studying the history and culture of northern Guangxi. The residents of Jutangtun are mainly surnamed Rong, 90% of whom are Yao, with a small number of Han, Zhuang, Li, and Gaoshan. According to the Rong family tree, the Rong family first migrated here from Xinhui, Guangdong, and has a history of nearly 600 years, spanning 24 generations. This village not only has a long history, but also retains many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These buildings are mostly brick and wood structures, with exquisite designs and well-planned layouts. Despite hundreds of years of wind and rain, they are still well preserved. The ancient buildings in Jutangtun include the Rong Clan Ancestral Hall, the Chastity Archway, ancient maple trees, a large fish pond connected to ancient spring water, Lin'an Temple, and Sanyan Cave. Among them, Dingying Ancestral Hall was established to commemorate the ancestor Rong Zhen (Dingying) who came from Guangdong to Gongcheng. It was built in the first year of Shunzhi of the Qing Dynasty (1644) and has a total area of 83.65 square meters. The layout is two entrances and three seats. The front seat is the Taoist court, the middle seat is the main hall, and the back seat is the kitchen. There are firewalls around it, with leopard claws on the wall, solemn and solemn. These ancient buildings and landscapes are not only physical materials for studying ancient architectural styles, but also windows to understand local history and culture. In particular, the Rong Clan Ancestral Hall, as a place to commemorate the ancestors of the Rong family, has important historical significance. The fourth batch of traditional Chinese villages.