Lo Family Ancestral Hall — The most prominent single-surname settlement in Guansi Township, the Luo family settlement, established by Luo ancestors who crossed the sea to Taiwan in the 16th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, migrating from Tamsui to the current Nanshan.

Lo Family Ancestral Hall. The most prominent single-surname settlement in Guansi Township, the Luo family settlement, established by Luo ancestors who crossed the sea to Taiwan in the 16th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, migrating from Tamsui to the current Nanshan. The most prominent single-surname settlement in Guansi Township, the Luo family settlement, established by Luo ancestors who crossed the sea to Taiwan in the 16th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, migrating from Tamsui to the current Nanshan area. They cultivated the land and subsequently summoned clan members from Jiaoling County, Guangdong Province, China, to join them. By the time of Luo Biyu, the agricultural economy had developed significantly, leading to the establishment of schools and the existence of academies. When the academy was built, craftsmen from Fujian, China, were invited, and building materials were transported from the mainland. It was constructed concurrently with Taihe Temple, the spiritual center of Guansi Township. The exquisite craftsmanship and high-quality building materials are evident. The entrance to the academy still retains a gatehouse, and the entire three-section, two-wing courtyard house is well-preserved, bearing witness to the history of Guansi Township's development. The Yuzhang Hall Luo Family Ancestral Hall is located within a radius of five to six hundred meters formed by the Niulan River and Fengshan Creek. This beautiful natural settlement was also captured in the film 'Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above' by Chi Po-lin. The hope is to preserve the old house and pass down Hakka memories and culture, such as bamboo weaving, making dumplings, and irrigation systems. With this idea in mind, Luo Shilung resigned from his job and returned to his ancestral home, joining the effort to preserve old houses in Guansi. This Hakka ancient house, with its one hall and four horizontal rooms, is absolutely stunning at first sight. It was once the Luo family's private school and academy, with walls... Address: 新竹縣關西鎮上南片79號 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Hsinchu County