陈慈黉故居

(Photo by  Former Residence of Chen Cihong)

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陈慈黉故居

陈慈黉故居位于汕头市澄海隆都镇前美村。隶属于黉利家族的陈慈黉故居被誉为“岭南第一侨宅”，是国家4A级旅游景区和广东省省级文物保护单位，是一处集旅游、观光、学术研究于一体的旅游胜地。陈慈黉故居包括了郎中第、寿康里、善居室和三庐书斋，始建于清朝宣统二年(1910年)，营造历时近半个世纪，占地2.54万平方米，共有厅房506间。

 Former Residence of Chen Cihong

The Former Residence of Chen Cihong is located in Qianmei Village, Longdu Town, Chenghai District, Shantou City. As part of the WangLee Family's legacy, the mansion is renowned as the "Top Overseas Chinese Mansion in Lingnan." Construction began in the second year of the Xuantong era of the Qing Dynasty (1910) and took nearly half a century to complete. Covering an area of 25,400 square meters, it comprises 506 halls and rooms. It is designated as a National AAAA-Level Tourist Attraction and a Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Site of Guangdong. This site serves as a comprehensive destination integrating tourism, sightseeing, and academic research. 

地址：汕头市澄海区隆都镇前美村

Address: Qianmei Village, Longdu Town, Chenghai District, Shantou City

关键词：汕头、历史文化、建筑、华人华侨、文物保护

讲解点位：

(Photo by  Former Residence of Chen Cihong)

善居室

善居室，占地6861平方米，计有大小厅房202间，是所有宅第中规模最大、设计最精、保存最为完整的一座。

Shanju Shi (Benevolent Residence)

Covering 6,861 square meters with 202 halls and rooms of various sizes, it stands as the largest, most exquisitely designed, and best-preserved mansion among all the residences here.

人物故事：

陈焕荣（1825-1890）

前美村人，早年为船工，后自营航运成樟林港著名红头船主，人称“船主佛”。1851年与族人在香港创办“乾泰隆”商行，经营进出口贸易，助香港发展转口贸易。晚年归乡，热衷公益，敦宗睦族、劝学育才、乐善好施，获朝廷赐建“乐善好施”坊，诰封通奉大夫。1890年去世，墓葬保存完好。三子中长子为陈慈黉。

Chen Huanrong (1825-1890)

Chen Huanrong, a native of Qianmei Village, worked as a boatman in his early years before establishing his own shipping business and becoming a renowned "Red-Head Boat" owner at Zhanglin Port, affectionately known as "Boat Owner Buddha". In 1851, he co-founded "Qiantailong Trading Company" in Hong Kong with his clansmen, engaging in import and export trade and helping boost Hong Kong's entrepot trade. In his later years, he returned to his hometown and dedicated himself to public welfare, promoting clan unity, supporting education, and assisting those in need. For his kindness, the Qing imperial court honored him with the title of "Tongfeng Daifu" (a senior official rank) and built a memorial archway inscribed with "Benevolent and Generous". He passed away in 1890, and his tomb remains well-preserved. His eldest son was Chen Cihong.

陈慈黉（1843-1921）

名步銮，号子周。隆都镇前美村人，故居位于汕头市澄海区。陈慈黉12岁，因近亲族人陈宣岭参加官塘陈十爷反清被杀，殃及族人，因此他与家人逃藏于邻居吴厝内，幸免罹难。自此弃学从商，随父亲至中国香港。他不久就接管父业主理乾泰隆商务，故将实业拓展至泰国，形成跨国贸易体系，成为当时泰国商界米业大贾。死于民国十年，享年78岁。

Chen Cihong (1843-1921)

Given name Buluan, also known as Zizhou; a native of Qianmei Village, Longdu Town. His former residence is located in Chenghai District, Shantou City. At 12 years old, his close clansman Chen Xuanling was killed for joining an anti-Qing uprising led by Chen Shiye in Guantang, which implicated the entire clan. To escape danger, Chen Cihong and his family took refuge in a neighbor's home (the Wu family) and survived. After this incident, he gave up his studies to pursue business, followed his father to Hong Kong, China, and soon took over the family's "Qiantailong Trading Company". He later expanded the business to Thailand, building a transnational trade network and becoming a leading rice merchant in Thailand's business community at that time. He passed away in 1921 at the age of 78.