Wang Family Courtyard

Traveling inside China, I found this ancient world heritage place called Wang Family Compound, it is a lively area surrounded by walls, with a mini city inside, from shops to restaurants, temples and museums. The traditional architecture and the many activities to do were really great!! #merrychristmas

🏰 Visit the Wang Family Grand Courtyard, the Soul of Jin Merchants 🏰 In the ancient land of Shanxi, there is a mysterious corner known as the 'civilian Forbidden City' - the Wang Family Grand Courtyard. This is not just a massive residential complex, but also a witness to the glorious history of Jin merchants. 🌟 Courtyard Wonders: Stepping through the gates of the Wang Family Grand Courtyard is like traveling through a time tunnel, entering the ancient and splendid Jin merchant family. The vast triple-entry quadrangle courtyards, the towering ancestral halls, and the exquisite embroidered buildings, every corner reveals traces of history. From a high vantage point, the entire courtyard is layered and well-arranged, leaving one in awe. 🏡 Cultural Heritage: The Wang Family Grand Courtyard is not only spectacular in architecture but also embodies the family virtues of 'being round and square, kind to others'. Each courtyard has its unique features, such as the ancestral hall, family school, and academy, showcasing the profound connotations of Jin merchant culture. Travel Tips: Location: Navigate to the Wang Family Grand Courtyard, a 2-hour drive from Taiyuan, and a 30-minute drive from the ancient city of Pingyao. Tickets: Off-season 35 RMB/person, peak season 55 RMB/person. Visiting Time: It takes about 2-3 hours to visit, suitable for a half-day tour. 🚗 Transportation Advice: Self-driving is the most convenient way, with a 2-hour drive from Taiyuan to the Wang Family Grand Courtyard, and only 30 minutes from the ancient city of Pingyao. 💡 Suggestions: Book tickets through Ctrip for convenience and speed. Keep quiet during the visit to appreciate the family culture of Jin merchants. 🍽️ Food Recommendations: After touring, you can taste local delicacies in the surrounding area and experience the unique flavor of Shanxi. Visiting the Wang Family Grand Courtyard is like traveling through time and space, experiencing the prosperity and vicissitudes of Jin merchants. This civilian Forbidden City is a part of Shanxi's history and a treasure of ancient Chinese culture. Come and appreciate this family epic and feel the profound charm of history! 🏰

Dear friends, have you ever longed to travel through time and experience the charm of ancient life? Then, let me lift the veil of mystery off the Wang Family Grand Courtyard in Shanxi and take you on a tour of historical charm. The Wang Family Grand Courtyard, this ancient residence with a history of hundreds of years, has witnessed countless changes. It is like a living history textbook, allowing us to feel the grandeur and ingenuity of ancient times up close. Here you will find exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings; here you will see ancient courtyards, pavilions, and halls; here you will discover rich historical stories and cultural heritage... Whether you appreciate the beauty of ancient architecture, or are keen on exploring historical culture, or even if you enjoy photography, the Wang Family Grand Courtyard will satisfy you. Here, you can stroll through the ancient courtyards, feeling the tranquility and harmony; here, you can admire the beautiful carvings, feeling the artistry and charm; here, you can listen to the stories of history, feeling the thrill of time travel. The Wang Family Grand Courtyard, like a wise sage who has experienced the vicissitudes of life, silently tells the stories of history. With its simplicity and heritage, it attracts countless people who love history. Come, friends, let us step into the Wang Family Grand Courtyard together, to feel the charm of history, to experience the life of time travel. Here, you will discover a new self, one who loves history and culture even more. The Wang Family Grand Courtyard, a visit you will remember for a lifetime. Let us look forward to that wonderful journey through history.

How much is Shanxi worth going to I'm all talked out This time I've organized the must-see sights in Jinzhong⬇️ ▪️Known as the 'Folk Forbidden City': Wang's Grand Courtyard ▪️The treasure of the temple is the Vairocana statue from the history books: Shuanglin Temple ▪️The most intact ancient city in the Han region of China: Pingyao Ancient City · 🗺Day1 Wang's Grand Courtyard—Shuanglin Temple, stay in Pingyao Itinerary: ✔️9:00-11:30 Wang's Grand Courtyard: Mainly appreciate the beauty of the architecture, Hanfu really takes great photos📍The view from the corner tower overlooking the entire Wang's Grand Courtyard is yyds! ✔️11:30-13:00 You can have a meal and rest ✔️13:00-14:00 Head to Shuanglin Temple🚘45min drive ✔️14:00-16:40 Shuanglin Temple: Thousand Buddha Hall must see Vairocana statue/Bodhisattva seated statue/many small Buddha statues, Heavenly King Hall must see Heavenly King statue, Daxiong Treasure Hall must see the oldest stele—'Aunt's Stele' ✔️16:40-16:55 Shuanglin Temple-Pingyao Ancient City🚘15min drive🉑️Stay in a homestay near the entrance of the ancient city · 🗺Day2 Pingyao Ancient City-Return Itinerary: ✔️9:00-17:30 Pingyao Ancient City: The ancient city is very large, it takes a day to stroll around, if you are in a hurry, it is not recommended to buy a pass❌It will be a bit of a loss 📌If you have time after visiting the ancient city🉑️You can visit the Zhen Guo Temple near the ancient city 🈚️🎫No pass play: ▪️Visit Weng City, check in the military defense facility 'Catching Turtles in the Urn' ▪️Visit Qingping Street, both sides of the street are old houses with a hundred years of history ▪️Visit the ancient market tower, the three-tiered wooden structure tower is rich and magnificent 🈶🎫Buy a pass play: ▪️🉑️Play 2️⃣2️⃣ attractions ▪️Among them, the ancient city wall/county government/Rishengchang Bank/Confucius Temple/Qingxu View are must-sees ▪️There are also some old houses and old shops🉑️Choose your favorite to visit 🥘Recommended Pingyao food ✔️Ancient City Tianyuan Kui Restaurant: 💰Average per person 65+✅Yellow rice cold cake✅Vinegar skin jelly✅Stewed pork are all very special and delicious · ㊙️Attraction tips ☑️Wang's Grand Courtyard: Ticket 55 yuan, open 08:30-17:30 (last entry 17:20) ☑️Shuanglin Temple: Ticket 35 yuan, open 8:00-18:00 ☑️Pingyao Ancient City: Ancient city🆓free, city wall and various houses pass 125 yuan, open 8:00-17:30

🚗🚗🚗Travel route: Day1: Tongguan Yellow River Ancient Ferry→Guoquelou→Yongle Palace→Yuncheng Salt Lake Day2: Hongtong Dahaitu Root-seeking Ancestor Worship Park→Shanxi Wang's Grand Courtyard→Zhangbi Ancient Castle→Mianshan Scenic Area Day3: Pingyao Ancient City→Qiao's Grand Courtyard Day4: Yungang Grottoes→Hanging Temple Day5: Mengshan Giant Buddha→Shanxi Museum Day6: Dangjia Village→Hancheng Ancient City

This land here is simple and unadorned Yet it holds countless ancient civilizations A courtyard larger than the Forbidden City? The largest ancient residence in the world "Returning to Wang's, no need to see other courtyards" When in Jinzhong, how can one not visit this orderly first residence of Chinese dwellings‼️ · 📍Address: East of Lingshi County, Shanxi Province 🎫Ticket: 30r/person 🚙Transportation: Self-driving from Taiyuan, navigate to Wang's Grand Courtyard for about 2 hours Or you can take the high-speed rail from Taiyuan for 50 minutes to Lingshi East Station, and then take a taxi to Wang's Grand Courtyard for 10r · ⭐️About the attraction Wang's Grand Courtyard was built by the Wang's family of Jingsheng through the Ming and Qing Dynasties, over 300 years. "Five lanes, six forts, and one street", it is very traditional, with a total area of 250,000 square meters, 123 courtyards, and 1118 rooms. It is also a museum of traditional architectural art · Wang's Grand Courtyard has a unique architectural style, blending traditional culture and local characteristics. It is one of the representatives of Jin merchant culture in China. The layout of the entire courtyard is very rigorous, with clear primary and secondary, the buildings on the central axis are tall and magnificent, and the buildings on both sides are low and symmetrical, forming a grand and spectacular whole · In addition to the tall and magnificent layout, the most surprising part is the carving. Whether it's the gate or the house in the courtyard, there are exquisite brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings everywhere. These works are exquisite in craftsmanship, profound in meaning, and detailed to the stone carvings of pumpkins and beasts on the stair handrails, the palace lamp-shaped column bases under the wooden pillars, and the carved flowers on the doors and windows are almost unique. It is an important part of Jin merchant culture and is rightly called the "Folk Forbidden City" · ⭐️Wang's Grand Courtyard is a national key cultural relics protection unit and a AAAA-level scenic spot. Every brick and stone here has its own history. It is a witness to the heyday of the Wang family and also witnessed the war at the end of the Qing Dynasty. It fell into the hands of others, but eventually returned to its original surname. Here you can appreciate the essence of Jin merchant culture and the charm of traditional culture! It's really worth the trip!

After 300 years of construction, the momentum and scale are second to none in the Jin Merchant House. The exquisite carving art and the spatial pattern of the atmosphere are important factors for the tourists who are deeply attracted by the bow. The 'Wang family does not come to see the hospital' is worthy of the name. The Wang Family Courtyard is very large, by Gao Jiaya, The red "] Fort consists of two relatively closed courtyards, which are connected by a slender bridge and the rest are made up of countless courtyards. Gaojiaya is a closed castle building that inherits the ancient Chinese front hall. After the structure of the back room, exquisite carving art can be seen everywhere. Red Gate Fort and Gaojia Cliff are facing each other. The stone carving in the castle blends with the north and south styles. It is a model of carving art in the Qing Dynasty.