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About Xu Imperial Son-in-law Mansion
The building is associated with Xu Jue, an imperial son-in-law of the Song period, and its arrangement remains the main reason to visit. A central axis and symmetrical side spaces organise the halls and courts.
Follow the progression from the front hall into the later spaces, noticing how the scale changes along the axis. The local heritage interpretation also connects the residence with family history and Chaoshan domestic culture. Seen together, the building and its interpretation explain a way of living as well as the status of the person who originally occupied it.
What to look for
- The residence is organised around a central axis with a balanced arrangement to either side.
- The front hall leads into a sequence of later halls and courtyards.
The surrounding area
An eastern Guangdong city base for old-city architecture, the Han River and gongfu tea; give it its own stay.
Location & getting there
Getting to Xu Imperial Son-in-law Mansion
The provincial cultural guide gives the address as 4 Dongfucheng, Putao Lane, Zhongshan Road, Chaozhou. Use that specific lane address for the final approach through the old city.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for the visit:
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Front hall
Begin with the entrance and smallest principal hall.
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Central halls and courts
Read the axial sequence and symmetry.
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Residence interpretation
Connect the architecture with family and local domestic history.
This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.
Find Xu Imperial Son-in-law Mansion
许驸马府 · 潮州市
The pin marks the area, not the entrance.
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.
- Wikivoyage: Chaozhou ↗
- Guangdong government — Xu Mansion hall sequence ↗
- Guangdong literature and history — domestic architecture ↗
- Guangdong cultural guide — Xu Mansion address ↗
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, Chaozhou · CC BY-SA 4.0.