Qiao Family Courtyard

Qiao Family Court yard. We are in Pingyao ancient city, Pingyao, Shanxi province, China. Every corner, every small narrow streets here in Pingyao ancient city hides surprises. What kind of surprise could be expected from one of the richest family of ancient Pingyao? It is really impressive. After entering here it is becoming clear, this family was very rich and had earned a lot of money by the successful trade operations to keep such kind of house and territory for private use. Now this court yard is a tourist spot and interesting museum. This is also good option for taking pictures and opportunity to become more familiar with Pingyao ancient city history. #summervacation#urbanexplorer#roadtrip#museumquest#historicculture

Shanxi people are familiar with the Qiao Family Courtyard because of the Shanxi merchant culture. Foreigners know that the Qiao Family Courtyard is mostly because of the movie "The Red Lanterns Hang High". But the correct way to visit the Qiao Family Courtyard is not just to see the red lanterns. Only! The architectural layout of the Qiao Family Courtyard and the precious cultural relics in the collection are worth reading. So go to the Qiao Family Courtyard, dont just look at the red lanterns. Its more worth seeing than the red lanterns. Its the three treasures in the collection of the Qiaos compound. Each of these three cultural relics is not small, some still unique. Kowloon screen: The object with the dragon naturally can't be separated from the palace. The screen of the Kowloon is flowing out of the palace. Under the chance of coincidence, the Joe family bought a huge sum of money to buy it back. The Kowloon screen is made of huanghuali wood, and the nine dragons on it are alive. A closer look reveals that there are still 72 dragons, so the total is eighty-one dragons. Kowloon Lights: Kowloon Lights Craftsmanship is exquisitely crafted and crafted. The structure is unique and ingenious. It is a luxurious and practical wood carving craft. The Empress Dowager Cixi fled to Xi'an when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded, and Qiao's family donated 300,000 silver and the Queen Mother to solve their urgent needs. After the Empress Dowager Cixi thanked his loyalty and rewarded two Kowloon lanterns, the country has yet to find a third flaw. Rhinoceros spectroscopy: There is a rhinoceros mirror in the No. 3 hospital of Qiao's house. It is about one meter in diameter, two meters high and weighs one ton. It uses the hardest rare wood of the wood. The system is a national first-class cultural relic, and it is also the treasure of the town house of Qiao.

#cherryblossom2024 Our second stop takes us to Jinzhong, Shanxi, where the stories of the Jin merchants of the past 500 years are still alive in the air. Among all the tales of Jin, one that captivates me the most is the Qiao Family Compound in Dongguan Town, Qi County. 🏠 The grandeur of the courtyard, seen from above, resembles the Chinese character "喜," symbolizing good fortune and happiness. The Qiao Family Compound, with its towering red lanterns, embodies a legacy that could be hidden behind ten-meter walls for a lifetime, encompassing more than just praises and the Qiao family. 🏮 The songs of the past three thousand years are still being sung, revealing that some stories will eventually fade away with time. 📷Highlights of the architecture: 1. Woodcarvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings: Exquisite carvings can be found everywhere in the courtyard, especially the woodcarvings depicting various flowers and figures, which are lifelike and exquisite. 2. Plaques: There are many plaques hanging in various doorways of the courtyard, among which the most famous are the four plaques: "仁周义溥" (benevolence, integrity, and righteousness), "福种琅环" (prosperity and harmony), "身备六行" (preparedness in six aspects), and "丹枫阁记" (memoirs of Danfeng Pavilion). 3. Murals: There are exquisite murals under the eaves of every room in the courtyard, depicting stories of people, flowers, insects, birds, as well as various patterns such as stations, clocks, and watches. 🌟In addition, there are three major relics in the courtyard that are well worth seeing: - "The earliest probe in the world" - Wanren Ball; - Two lamps given by Empress Dowager Cixi during her refuge - Jiulong Lamp; - The treasure of the Qiao Family's town house - the Rhinoceros Horn Moon-viewing Mirror. It costs 💰 115 yuan to visit the Qiao Family Compound (reservations can be made through the Shanxi Qiao Family Compound wx public account). The compound is open from ⏰08:00 to 17:30, with ticketing 🎫ending at 17:00. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the rich history and cultural heritage of the Jin merchants in Jincheng, Shanxi. #HistoryAndCulture #ShanxiAdventure

Sanjin's Premier Courtyard - Qiao's Grand Courtyard, I first heard of Qiao's Grand Courtyard through the TV series (Qiao's Grand Courtyard), and visiting it today, it truly lives up to its reputation! I am amazed at the wealth of the Qiao family, genuinely rich enough to rival countries! Every brick seems to symbolize wealth. This is precisely what motivates our generation to excel through diligence!

Datong Spring Festival Gala, a feast of folk culture 🗓As the Spring Festival approaches, the ancient city of Datong is filled with joy, A unique Spring Festival cultural event is being passionately staged! The intangible cultural heritage performances are wonderful, Dragon and lion dances, Jin opera high-pitched performances are extraordinarily lively, Immersing citizens and tourists in the rich traditional New Year atmosphere. Come to Datong for the Spring Festival, ➡Experience a cultural feast that spans a thousand years, Share the beautiful time of reunion, joy, and harmony! ✅Datong Ancient City Lantern Festival The place is full of New Year's flavor, the prosperous fire, the real ancient city wall, various lanterns are hung high, 🏮The colorful lights and the ancient temples⛩ complement each other, the lights are overflowing, Datong is different every year, you must come here to feel the New Year, and there are various 🆓 performances ✅Xinzhou Ancient City Iron Flower The iron flower💥 is a feature of Shanxi, super shocking! When the stars dim, the sound like drumming sounds like a galloping horse, the iron flower explodes in an instant to light up the starry sky, dazzling. ✅Pingyao Ancient City Guessing Lantern Riddles and Paper Cutting Shanxi landmark, stay for one night. Everything to eat and drink is available, experience the extreme guessing lantern riddles, cutting window flowers, eating hot pots, let you feel a different New Year's joy~ ✅Taiyuan Jin Flavor New Year's Eve Dinner On New Year's Eve, have a table full of Jin flavor New Year's Eve dinner, and count down with everyone🎉, the New Year's atmosphere is super strong~ ✅Qiao Family Courtyard Ancient Costume Welcome Ancient costume experience, cross the brilliant life of the young lady of Qiao's Grand Courtyard Must-eat delicacies: Datong Rabbit Head: The color is rosy, the aroma is fragrant, and the taste is spicy Knife-cut noodles: Named for "knife-cut", the noodles are medium-thick and thin, with clear edges and corners, shaped like willow leaves, and chewy Yomi Noodles: Made from yomi, the production is exquisite, it is chewy to eat, and it is high in nutritional value Hunyuan Cold Noodles: "The best in Beiyue", it is "slippery" in your hand, and "cool" in your mouth Pingding Braised Pork: The perennial "protagonist" on the New Year's Eve dinner, a "artifact" for meals Sweet and Sour Meatballs: Sour and sweet are especially good for meals, you will like it once you eat it Shuozhou Oil Fruit: Soft and sweet, you must eat it when you have a happy event Dingxiang Steamed Meat: After eating Dingxiang steamed meat, the new year must be prosperous Linxian Big Stew: The color is tempting, the side dishes are harmonious, the pork is fragrant, and the noodles are smooth Brain: In the food world, it is the existence of bean juice Historical sites: Pingyao Ancient City Yingxun Gate. Ming-Qing Ying County Jingtusi Daxiong Hall Caisson. Jin Ying County Fogong Temple Shijia Pagoda. Liao Datong Huayan Temple Daxiong Hall. Jin Taigu Cao Family Courtyard. Ming-Qing Pingyao Zhenguo Temple Wanfo Hall. Five Dynasties Taigu Drum Tower. Ming-Qing Guangling Shengquan Temple. Qing Lingqiu Jueshan Temple Tower. Liao Guangling Water God Hall. Ming and Qing Taigu Jingxin Temple Stage. Qing Jiexiu Chenghuang Temple. Ming-Qing Jiexiu Xian Shen Building. Ming-Qing Datong City Wall Hunyuan Yongan Temple. Yuan Shuozhou Chongfu Temple Amitabha Hall. Jin Lingshi Wang Family Courtyard. Qing Guangwu Great Wall. Ming

Royal residences have the Forbidden City, while civilian homes boast the Qiao Family Courtyard, which we will appreciate today from an artistic perspective. 📜【Basic Information】 Visiting time: The scenic area covers 8,724 square meters, with a building area of 4,175 square meters ⏰A minimum of 2-3 hours is required for a visit Scenic area opening hours: 8:30-17:30 Ticket price: 115 yuan ‼️Every visitor to the Qiao Family Courtyard cannot help but exclaim: The Jin merchants were so wealthy! This fully reflects the visiting value of the Qiao Family Courtyard 🏘️【Architecture】 The Qiao Family Courtyard is the residence of the famous commercial and financial capitalist Qiao Zhiyong from the Qing Dynasty, originally built during the Qianlong era. It underwent expansions and renovations, and by the early years of the Republic of China, it became a magnificent architectural complex. It embodies the unique style of northern Chinese civilian residences of the Qing Dynasty and is acclaimed by experts and scholars as 'a dazzling pearl in the history of northern civilian architecture' 🎨【Wood Carving】【Stone Carving】【Brick Carving】 The wood carvings in the Qiao Family Courtyard are exquisitely detailed, diverse in style, and rich in cultural atmosphere; the colorful brick and stone carvings and painted decorations in the courtyard have high artistic and research value. The art of brick carving, in particular, is extensively used, with exquisite craftsmanship and a wide range of subjects, highlighting the architectural artistic characteristics of the Qiao Family Courtyard, making it an irreplaceable cultural treasure. 🪟【Plaques】 The most classic of which is 'Hui Fang' The Hui Fang plaque is carved from a single piece of walnut wood. Its shape is like a lotus leaf, symbolizing the Qiao family's pursuit of refined character. The leaf is surrounded by curling edges, with clear veins, a masterpiece of ingenuity. The plaque bears the words 'Hui Fang,' with 'Hui' meaning to gather and 'Fang' referring to good virtues and reputation. The two large characters 'Hui Fang' in clerical script on the lotus leaf are bold and vigorous, with an extraordinary presence. These characters were written by the great calligrapher Zhao Tieshan, signifying that virtuous people gather together. 🖼️In addition, there are other art pieces such as 【Painted Decorations】【Screen Walls】inside the Qiao Family Courtyard.

Qiao's Grand Courtyard🏮, also known as Zhongtang, is located in Qiaojiabao Village, Qixian County, Shanxi Province, and is a national key cultural relics protection unit. In 1990, Zhang Yimou's film 'Raise the Red Lantern' and the 📺 TV series 'Qiao's Grand Courtyard' were shot here. If you have seen these dramas, you will definitely be familiar with the scenes here. 🏮The rows of red lanterns, the exquisite carvings, the tall brick walls, the props from the movie are still preserved to this day, giving a strong sense of immersion. ✅Travel Tips～ 1⃣️Qiao's Grand Courtyard is quite large, with many steps and thresholds within the scenic area, and involves a lot of walking👣, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes👟. 2⃣️Zhongtang is the main building, and the visiting route can follow the sequence of Courtyard No.1 (Old Courtyard) → Courtyard No.2 → Courtyard No.3 → Courtyard No.5 (The Most Beautiful Courtyard) → Courtyard No.6 (Garden🖼️) → Treasure Courtyard, without retracing your steps. 3⃣️It is advised to hire a guide👩🏻‍🏫 or bring a tour guide, otherwise what you see will only be the courtyards🏘️. What needs to be understood here is the history of the Qiao family's rise to wealth and their business strategies.

🏮 Jinzhong not only has a rich historical heritage, but also has intoxicating natural scenery! Visit Pingyao Ancient City and feel the prosperity of ancient commerce; stroll around Qiao's Grand Courtyard and appreciate the style of Jin merchants! 🏰 🍲 Of course, the food in Jinzhong is not to be missed! Taste Jinzhong's special snacks to satisfy your taste buds! 🍜 From knife-cut noodles to oil cakes, every dish can make you savor endlessly! 🌳 The natural scenery of Jinzhong is even more unforgettable! Climb Mount Wutai and feel the majesty of nature; stroll in Jinzhong Botanical Garden and have an intimate contact with nature! 🌿 🎨 Jinzhong also has a strong artistic atmosphere! Visit Jinzhong Museum and appreciate the charm of ancient art; enjoy Jin drama and feel the unique charm of traditional opera! 🎭 🛏️ Whether you are a history lover or a pursuer of natural scenery, Jinzhong can meet your needs! Come to Jinzhong and start your discovery journey! 🏉

Day1: Shanghai-Taiyuan Shanxi Museum, Coal Museum, Bell Tower Street, Food Street Recommendation: Gold Silk Beef Pie, God Fried Chicken. Stay in Taiyuan Day2: Jinci Museum, Taiyuan Ancient County. Stay in Taiyuan Day3: Yanmenguan, Yungang Grottoes. Stay in Datong Recommendation: Purple Mud 369 Coarse Grain Record (The waitress is very enthusiastic, every dish we ordered is very generous and super delicious) Day4: Huayan Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, Datong Ancient City Wall, Ying County Wooden Tower, Hanging Temple, Wutai Mountain East Terrace. Stay in Wutai Mountain (Wutai Mountain East Terrace climbed half, saw the sunset, and there are many cows! The scenery is too beautiful! Be sure to rent a military coat, because it's really cold in the evening) Day5: Wutai Mountain Shuxiang Temple-Wuye Temple-Tayuan Temple-Xiantong Temple-Bodhisattva Top-Dailuo Top, watch 'See Pingyao Again'. Stay in Pingyao Ancient City ('See Pingyao Again' is really amazing! So good-looking! The immersive experience completely immerses people in the plot) Recommendation: Vegetarian Dicos Day6: Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao's Grand Courtyard, return to Taiyuan at night Recommendation: Tianyuan Kui (The boss is too enthusiastic, poured a lot of vinegar for us to taste, I like the concubine vinegar, gold vinegar and persimmon vinegar the most), Mr. Liang (The refrigerator stickers are so good-looking! Vinegar ice cream is very exciting) If you have time, you can also take some photos. Day7: Jin Merchant Museum, Double Tower Temple, return to Shanghai at night There are several Chinese-style afternoon teas in the Jin Merchant Museum, all of which are very delicate. Shanxi is definitely an underestimated treasure place. The people in Shanxi we met this week are really very hospitable and enthusiastic. Using Dong Yuhui's words, 'Time seems to favor this land of Shanxi, so it leaves many traces of its past here.' Only by coming here in person can you feel its unique charm. Because each place is far apart, it is recommended to charter a car to go!

Where to go to New Year's Day, I recommend you to come to Shanxi to see the Qiao Family Courtyard. People often say that the Royal Palace has a Forbidden City. Qiao Family Courtyard is a famous building in Shanxi Province, and the national 5A level tourist attraction is really shocking. The distance has been around 300 years old, and the building area is more than 4,000 square meters. It is really unimaginable for the people. Qiaojia Courtyard has some very spectacular buildings. The peak of the Qing Dynasty residential buildings is also known as the Pearl of Northern Residents. If you have the opportunity to visit Shanxi, the Qiao Family Courtyard is absolutely Its worthwhile.

Entering the Qiao Family Courtyard, you will find the long and narrow roads, the quaint and thick gray brick walls, the rows of high-hanging red lanterns, and the layers of the arches. At this time, you will find that the reason why the Qiao Family Courtyard is so famous is not only because of its grandeur, but also its unique and exquisite architectural art. The compound is also a cultural heritage in the Chinese people's bones. The Chinese like to use a compound to surround a home. For the Chinese, the ideal place to live in is the compound. The courtyard house culture is a living culture that is integrated into the Chinese people's bones. How to build a private house with the combination of heaven and man and inherit the traditional Chinese residential culture is lacking in modern housing construction.

During the Qing Dynasty, the development of Shanxi merchants also reached a glorious period. They started to trade and gradually turned to the financial industry. They created the banking format of the modern bank's prototype ticket number and controlled most of China's financial lifeline. The Shanxi merchants have money, and they have built houses in their homes. These Jinshang Courtyards have become tourist attractions today. Shanxi's compound, even if it has not been visited, know one or two, the most famous natural is the Qiao family compound. Perhaps it is because the TV series of the same name has greatly enhanced the popularity of the Qiao Family Courtyard, and the Qiao Family Courtyard has become a must-see for Shanxi tourism. The Qiao Family Courtyard is located in Qiaojiabao Village, Jixian County. The location is very good. It is located between the ancient city of Pingyao and Taiyuan. Tourists visiting this route will definitely have a look. It is only over 50 kilometers away from Taiyuan and can be reached in an hour. This courtyard was built in 1756 during the Qing Emperor Qianlong period. Because the family members of the Qiao family continued to expand and the houses built were not enough, they continued to expand until the July 7th Incident in 1937. Construction, with today's scale, lasted for nearly 200 years. This courtyard covers an area of 10,642 square meters. There are 6 large courtyards with 20 small courtyards and 313 houses. It is a closed castle-like building. It is known as the "Royal Palace, and the house is home to Joe." .