Ganlan-style dwelling refers to the so-called “hanging
buildings” built on slopes and supported by wooden pillars from
the lower floor. It is characterized in its partly suspension by wood or
sometimes bamboo columns. The main body of Ganlan_style may have one subsidiary
or two subsidiaries. It is sorted as one of the five typical Chinese
traditional dwellings, and mostly seen in Guilin
and other part of Guangxi and Guizhou
provinces.
Ganlan-style dwelling
originated from the house on trees in ancient times in order to avoid beasts’
attack. Such models were found both in the relics of Yin Shang Period (
1600BC-1046 BC ) and the unearthed tombs of Han Dynasty ( 202BC-220AD ). Later,
people lowered their house to the ground, yet still half suspended in the
mountain areas to get rid of dampness for the humid climate.
A Ganlan-style dwelling
usually has two parts, the main body and the subsidiary. Along the central axis
of the main body is the sitting room to meet guests and the memorial tablet for
the Five Greats—Heaven, Earth, Emperor, Parents and Teacher—to worship
ancestors. The subsidiaries usually consist of three stories: the upper serving
for food storage, the middle for living and the lower for raising animals. The
Ganlan-style features in solid structures, good moisture-proof and desirable
lighting. Today, it is often seen in southwestern China
such as Guangxi Province
and Guizhou Province, where many ethnic minorities
are living.
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