The difference between Runan Guild Hall and Ailian Guild Hall

The difference between the two buildings lies in scale, historical Beijing and cultural connotation.

1. Scale: Runan Guild Hall is large with many houses, while Ailian Guild Hall is small with few houses.

2. Historical background: Runan Hall was built in Yongle period of Ming Dynasty, with a long history, while Hu Ailian Hall originated from Zhou Dunyi's "Love Lotus Theory", which implied a clean and honest character.

3. Cultural connotation: As a typical building in Hakka area, Runantang has rich cultural connotation, including traditional architectural style and Hakka culture, while Ailiantang pays more attention to expressing personal character and moral concepts.