The Ancient Huizhou Government Office

The Ancient Huizhou Government Office stands as a well-preserved administrative complex featuring traditional Chinese architecture with wooden structures, eaved gable roofs, and intricate craftsmanship dating from the Song and Ming dynasties.

Originally constructed during the late Sui Dynasty and reconstructed multiple times through the Song and Ming periods, this government office served as the primary administrative center for regional affairs and tax collection in ancient Huizhou.

The building exemplifies traditional Chinese governmental architecture and houses a museum displaying artifacts including calligraphy, porcelain, and inkstones that showcase the artistic heritage and craftsmanship of various Chinese dynasties.

Located at coordinates 29.86576°N, 118.43489°E in Huangshan, the site is accessible to visitors as a protected cultural heritage site managed by heritage authorities and offers guided tours and exhibitions.

The tower historically featured water clock mechanisms with copper urns and served dual purposes as both an administrative center and astronomical observation point for calendar calculations in ancient times.