Humanity and Nature in Dasha Village

Dasha village was founded in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and has a history of more than 400 years. Dashayin Ancestral Temple, also known as newspaper office, is located in the old paddock of Dasha Village, Dalingshan Town, covering an area of 372 square meters. The construction time of the temple is unknown. Building stones and their patterns belong to Ming architecture. This shrine has a history of revolutionary activities. 1925 Peng Pai came here to develop the peasant movement; 1926, Cai, Yin Ou-sheng of the village set up a farmers' association, a farmers' self-defense force and a farmers' night school here. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression period, Zhang Ying organized Dasha Self-Defense Forces to carry out anti-Japanese activities under the cover of teachers. On June 8, 2004, it was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Dongguan.

Dashagu Forest is located behind the village. It is about 500m long from east to west and120m wide from north to south. It is half moon-shaped, with a total area of about 40 mu. Lush tall trees have become a natural barrier against the north wind, which villagers call "Feng Shui Forest". According to the investigation conducted by Dongguan Forestry Bureau in 2002 in conjunction with Guangdong forestry experts and scholars, there are more than 30 species of banyan, Schima superba, Cinnamomum camphora, Dujiao, Banyan, Baidong and Cinnamomum cassia, and 575 ancient trees with the age of 100. In April 2006, the tree monument of Dongguan Greening Committee was listed as an ancient forest reserve and an ancient forest research base.

In recent years, the quality of work in Dasha Village has been continuously improved, including party building, service level, family planning, health, civil affairs, employment, comprehensive management and stability. There are two small parks and cultural squares in the jurisdiction, and the security in the village is good. Villagers live in harmony with trees, with convenient transportation and beautiful environment. It is a place suitable for starting a business and living.