According to the “Record of Luzhi Town,” Baosheng Temple was first built in the second year of the Tianjian era of the Southern Liang dynasty (503 AD), giving it a history of more than 1,500 years. The temple’s Tang‑dynasty stela, Song‑dynasty pedestal, flagpole‑supporting stone, and large iron bell are collectively known as the “Three Treasures” of ancient artifacts, while its thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, century-old wisteria, and century-old goji berry bush are revered as the “Three Wonders” among ancient trees.

In the Baosheng Temple Museum of Ancient Relics, there remain the sculpted arhat murals created by Yang Huizhi, the “Sculpture Sage” of the Tang Dynasty. The nine arhat statues are set within a precipitous cave amid a sea of clouds, some standing, others seated, their expressions and garments rendered with lifelike realism—like three-dimensional figures brought to life against a backdrop of landscape.

During the Tang Dynasty, the poet Lu Guimeng retired to Fuli and composed the “Laisi Jing.” This work is China’s earliest monograph on agricultural tools, meticulously documenting the Jiangdong plow—hailed as a milestone in the history of Chinese plow-based farming—as well as other implements used for paddy-field cultivation in the Jiangnan region. Step into the Luzhi Water‑Town Agricultural Tools Museum and experience the farming wisdom of this land of fish and rice.

Mr. Ye Shengtao began his educational career in Luzhi, where he led teachers and students in pioneering initiatives such as developing original Chinese-language textbooks, adapting literary texts into stage plays, and establishing a student‑run farm—efforts that brought a wave of progressive innovation to education at the time. The tomb of Ye Shengtao and the former site of his teaching office have been designated as Jiangsu Province’s Patriotic Education Base and included in the third batch of Jiangsu Province’s revolutionary cultural relics, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about Mr. Ye’s illustrious achievements and carry forward the spirit of the revolution. As you explore the life and accomplishments of Mr. Ye Shengtao, you can also visit the West Courtyard of Baosheng Temple and the Wansheng Rice Mill to see the ginkgo trees and rice mill that feature in his writings.

Luzhi is a land of outstanding talent and auspicious scenery, renowned for its many celebrated figures. Step into the Luzhi Celebrity Hall, where the stories of nearly a thousand distinguished individuals from across the ages are brought to life—each one shining like a star, testament to the profound cultural heritage of this remarkable region.

The Shen Residence is located at No. 23 Shangtang Street, Xihui. Today, it comprises five sequential courtyards: the entrance hall, the sedan‑car hall, the ceremonial hall, the main hall known as “Lexiantang,” and the upper‑level hall. Upon entering the kitchen of the Shen Residence, observant visitors may notice that the character for “fire” in the warning “Beware of Fire and Candles” is written upside down—this deliberate design serves multiple purposes: first, to serve as a stark reminder; second, to symbolize the act of extinguishing fire; and third, to convey the wish for a life filled with prosperity and vitality. Such small yet thoughtful details reveal the ingenuity and wit of the residents of Luzhi.

The Xiao Residence originally comprised five courtyards, of which three remain today. In front of the tea hall and the upper-floor hall stand two brick‑carved gatehouses, each crafted from blue bricks. The plaques above these gatehouses bear the inscriptions “Abundant Virtue Brings Lasting Blessings” and “Prosperity Through Generational Succession,” conveying the主人’s heartfelt wishes for harmony within the home and a bright future for their descendants.

Moreover, the Lüzhí Sauce Factory showcases the tools required for fermentation and recreates the historic ambiance of the “Yuanfeng Sauce Factory” through tangible exhibits and faithfully restored settings. As you stroll through its grounds, each earthenware jar bears the imprints of time, while a heady aroma of fermented sauce fills the air, intoxicating the senses.