The Origin of the 'Unparalleled Comicality in Architecture' - Huozhou Government Office

The Huozhou Government Office, established during the Tang Dynasty, was once the residence of the Tang dynasty official Wei Chi Gong, and later became a government office. It has gone through the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and is the only known ancient provincial government office in China that has been preserved relatively intact, with a history of over 1300 years. The Huozhou Government Office is collectively referred to as one of the 'Four Great Ancient Government Offices of China,' along with the Forbidden City Museum in Beijing, the Governor's Office in Baoding, Hebei, and the County Government Office in Neixiang, Henan. ❤❤Most noteworthy historical sites: ✅✅1. The Main Hall of the Government Office The Main Hall was originally built during the Tang Dynasty. The existing hall, built in the eighth year of Yuan Dade (1304), predates the Forbidden City by more than a hundred years. It is a masterpiece of Yuan Dynasty architectural art and has been listed as a typical representative with completely preserved wooden components in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. Its structural form has been praised by architectural experts Liang Sicheng and Lin Wei Yin as 'an unparalleled comical example in architecture'. ✅✅2. The Treasures of the Town Office The 'Six Pillar Hundred Dragon Bed' and the 'Hundred Bird Facing the Phoenix Multitreasure Pavilion' are collectively known as 'Auspicious Dragon and Phoenix'. Not only are the carvings exquisite, but the craftsmanship is also superb. The drawers in the Multitreasure Pavilion, despite hundreds of years, still open and close smoothly without any noise. ✅✅3. Other structures include the Tang Dynasty stone tigers, Yuan Dynasty stone lions, Ming Dynasty Qiao Tower, ceremonial gate, examination rooms, and inner residences. ✅📍Tips: 1. Huozhou Government Office ticket price: 40 RMB per adult, free for those over 60 with ID card scan at the gate. 2. Visitors can pick up a free brochure introducing the 'Huozhou Government Office' at the tourist service center. 3. Hiring a guide for a tour can make the visit more meaningful.