What does Mentoufang mean?

What does doorhouse mean? Gatehouses refer to houses located on both sides or on the streets of old urban neighborhoods. They are common in some old cities in southern China. Due to historical reasons, gatehouses are mostly built in hutongs or alleys. Due to limited land use, they generally only have two to three floors and are small in area. With its folk cultural heritage, architectural features and historical value, Mentoufang has gradually become a popular tourist attraction and photo shooting spot in the domestic tourism industry.

The architectural features of Mentoufang: Mentoufang pays attention to the combination of practicality and beauty in architectural design. It not only has extremely high aesthetic value, but also makes an important contribution to the inheritance of local culture. Its characteristics are that the building adopts a double-slope roof, the door faces the road, the gate tower is tall, and the door plaque has the word "men" on it. The exterior of the building is decorated with paintings or brick carvings, with gorgeous colors, beautiful painting style and rich local characteristics.

The application value of door-to-door rooms: Now, as the urban process enters a stable stage, door-to-door rooms have gradually become an innovative business model. Gatehouses in some areas have been transformed into B&Bs, fashion shops, galleries, cafes, bookstores, art spaces, and even personalized offices. These places not only attract young people, but also showcase local cultural features to out-of-town tourists, injecting new vitality and great prospects into Mentoufang.