A glimpse of Wenchang Pavilion, Huaxi.

Wenchang Pavilion was built during Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1619), with brick and wood overhanging roof. It is a binary quadrangle lying south and facing north. The whole building group is made up of rooms for ritual purification, cross-hall, front hall, wing-rooms and attics line the front hall, the ancient educational Chinese representative. Confucius and his 72 wise disciples are enshrined here and in the Shuixing pavilion of the second quadrangle, the Emperor Wenchang who is said to be in charge of all intellectuals fates, is enshrined here. Nearby, a lotus pool is reserved well and the stone carvings in front of the attic, the stone fences and drum stone are all repaired as they were. The wooden and stone carvings in the attic are carved with fortune designs. Guiyang House Records praised it as "a wonderful place with flowers and bamboos in Qingyan" It’s a definite must visit in Qingyan Ancient Town. #passionpassport #gthatguy1 #wenchang #huaxi #guizhou