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Yiku Tang is located within the Qionglin settlement, built approximately in the 20th year of Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1840), and has a history of nearly 200 years. Initially used as a village school, it served as a place for villagers to study. Later, it became a primary school site and an office for the National Revolutionary Army. Eventually, it was transformed into a daycare for villagers during busy farming seasons. Unlike typical ancestral halls, temples, or traditional houses, Yiku Tang has a courtyard-style layout with a central wall, and an entrance highlighted by a "concave eaves" design. The roof is a hip roof, with clay-sculpted kui dragons on the ridge, and the eaves are shaped like water, flowing with great aesthetic elegance. The craftsmanship is delicate. Although the building is surrounded by walls, giving it an enclosed appearance from the outside, once inside, the changing space gives a lively and dynamic feeling. Compared with general old houses, it is a unique and thoughtful creation. It also has various unique and rare window shapes, each with its own creative touch, well worth visiting to experience in detail. Pomegranate window: symbolizes having many children and grandchildren, and a joyous atmosphere. Round window: represents perfection and harmony, making the environment full of joy and hope. Book-shaped window: encourages young people to study early and read books, carrying on the family tradition of learning. Every time you open the window, remember the old saying, "after ten years of hard study, one can achieve success." Fan-shaped window: "fan" and "good deed" share the same pronunciation, implying "doing good deeds every day" and "entering and exiting with good deeds." Bamboo-joint window: this is a window design with garden-like interest, appreciated by both refined and common people. Bamboo has always symbolized a gentleman, and "wind bamboo" represents a clear and upright character, implying the wish for continuous progress. Water-pot window: represents peace and safety.