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1、Lingnan culture (赣南文化)refers to the culture of Guangdong and the nearby provinces in southeastern China, consists of Cantonese culture, and Teochew culture, Hakka culture. It is the subject of research at institutions such as theCenter for Lingnan Culture. It is typically contrasted with Zhongyuan c
2、ulture, that of Chinas northern plains (Zhongyuan).Main article: Lingnan architectureOld-fashioned shops (tong-lau) in Wan Chai are typical examples of Lingnan architecture, comparable to those found in Guangzhou and Taipei. Attached to the second storey from the pavement, numerous pillars were buil
3、t in front of the closed stores.Lingnan architecture is concentrated at Xiguan. Built at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Baomo Garden is located at Zini Village near Shawan town of Panyu and is a fine example of classical Lingnan architecture. Once inside, exotic buildings, gardens, hills, lakes and br
4、idges are found - a place that reveals interplay between natures art and man-made art in forms ofsculptures and edifices, which boast intricate clay, porcelain, brick, wood and stone carving. Chen Clan Temple is another representative of Lingnan architecture. The Temple was built in the sixteenth ye
5、ar (1890) of Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty and served as an academy for Chen families in 72 counties of theGuangdong Province. It comprises all sorts of folk architectural and decorative arts, and is famous for its Three Carvings (stone, wood and brick carvings), HThree sculptures (ceramic scu
6、lpture, clay sculpture and colorful sculpture) and One cast (cast iron). Therefore, it is called the best of all the clan temples in neighbourhood.Today, some building elements of Lingnan architecture are adapted in constructions of commercial districts in Guangzhou. In streets like Beijinglu Commer
7、cial Street, Zhongshan Wulu Road and Hui Fulu Road, old-fashioned shops of Lingnan architecture are found in heaps. Attached to the second storey from the pavement, numerous pillars were built in front of the stores. Similar building styles are still common in some torn-down areas both in Hong Kong
8、(Tong-lau) and Taipei.BackgroundeditThe area was inhabited by the Baiyue and was the motherland of ancient Nanyue. At that time, Lingnan was considered as a barbarian land and it had loose contact with th Zhongyuan region, which was the cultural cradle of Chinese culture. In the 2nd century BC, the region waabsorbed into the Middle Kingdom during theHan dynastys southward expansion, and its development had been boosted since the Ancient Meiguan Road simplified Chinese:梅关古道；traditional Chinese： 梅古道；pinyin： mei guan go dao) was paved.
