The small town of Zhang Bei Cun, 漳北村, is on the north side of this stream and is the seat of the Xihe sub-district.
In Dabu District, Meixian County, Guangdong Province; November 2008
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This traditional Hakka, 客家, house named "Zhong Yu Lou" belongs to the Zhang (張) family. It was built in the later part of the 19th Century.
In Zhang Bei Cun, Dabu District, Meixian County, Guangdong; November 2008
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"Zhong Yu Lou", is still occupied by members of the Zhang ( 張, pronounced 'Chong' in the Hakka dialect) family.
In Zhang Bei Cun, Dabu District, Meixian County, Guangdong; November 2008
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Much was damaged, but these beautiful carved beams survived the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution.
Zhang Bei Cun, Dabu District, Meixian County, Guangdong; November 2008
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View of the upper floor over the main inner courtyard.
Zhang Bei Cun, Dabu District, Meixian County, Guangdong; November 2008
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