Qian Runhua’s former residence

Qian Runhua’s former residence, built during the Republican China period, is one of the representative overseas Chinese buildings existing in Cuiheng Village.

In this two-storied, three-bay building, in whichthere is a main hall in the center of each floor, with two rooms on each side, featuring a rational layout and a high utilization rate. The front windows have a triangular head, with fine plaster molded flower patterns in the triangular frame, making a simple window an exotic artwork. The Islamic leaf-shaped arch in the second floor porticois bold-colored and of Middle East style. The ceilings of the main halls and the second floor balconies are painted with Western-style round patterns. The roof is a fenced concrete-cast flat roof with fencesaround, other than a traditional gabbled roof, making it an activity place and sunning ground. Owner Qian Runhua is overseas Chinese in Honolulu, and once served as Chairman of See Dai Doo Society for 6 years,Chairman of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for two terms, director of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the first chairman of the Peach Society, Chairman of Mutual Aid School, Chairman of the Chinese Freemasons Stronghold, etc. Local overseas Chinese thought highly of him as he was clever, knowledgeable, fluent in Chinese, brave and tactical.