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Shizhong Hall is the central hall of Xiangxi Fu. It gathers Peng Tusi governance, border defense, tribute culture, the Xizhou Bronze Pillar and the celebrated Wangjiangjing victory into one monumental space.
Overview
The central hall traces eight centuries of Peng Tusi governance, border defense, tribute routes and the family glory of defending the realm.
65m
historic hall length
1885㎡
approx. hall area
49
door studs in ritual order
The hall speaks of loyalty, borderland order and eight centuries of rule.
The hall presents Yongshun, Baojing, Sangzhi and Maogang Tusi powers, with the Peng family as the most influential. The throne, white tiger totem and official waiting rooms recreate the dignity of a regional Tusi court.
Three-entry, two-courtyard spatial order.
White tiger totem signals protection and bravery.
Carved brackets and moon beams reveal old craftsmanship.
The exhibition recalls Peng Yinan leading Xiangxi troops against coastal raiders in the Ming dynasty, earning imperial praise. It also traces tribute routes that carried nanmu timber, cinnabar, woven brocade and local goods to the capital.
A heroic chapter of Xiangxi in national history.
Xizhou Bronze Pillar records the border covenant.
Tribute culture links mountains, waterways and the capital.
Shizhong Hall is the central hall of Xiangxi Fu. It gathers Peng Tusi governance, border defense, tribute culture, the Xizhou Bronze Pillar and the celebrated Wangjiangjing victory into one monumental space.
Move into nearby halls and courtyards to keep the cultural journey connected.
A fragrant camphor-wood study linking Confucian learning, Tujia virtues and the life stories of Xiangxi figures in literature, art, science and public service.
A refined reconstruction of Tujia wedding rituals, tea vows, dowry traditions and the quiet dignity of family ceremonies.
A respectful presentation of Xiangxi Nuo culture, masks, ritual memory and the spiritual imagination of mountain communities.