20240130 Lijiang Ancient Town~Mu Mansion

20240130 Lijiang Ancient Town~Mu Mansion Being in the ancient town means relaxation, where you can slow down. I bought a ticket online, and after entering through the Mu Mansion, there will be free tour guides. Following them, you can hear some interesting stories of the Naxi people. If you feel rushed for time, you can also choose what you want to see. After all, there are waves of tour guides, so listen and look as you wish! Mu Mansion was originally the hereditary official residence of the Mu family in Lijiang, 'slightly established in the Yuan dynasty, flourished in the Ming dynasty'. The main building was started by Mu De (1382 ~1390) during the Ming dynasty. It was rebuilt in 1998, and an ancient town museum was established within the mansion. Mu Mansion fully reflects the style and temperament of Central Plains architecture from the Ming dynasty, while also retaining the simple and rugged charm of the architecture from the Tang and Song dynasties. The layout of the mansion, with its crisscrossing channels and flowing water, also testifies to the spirit of the traditional Naxi culture. The central axis of Mu Mansion is 369 meters long, facing from west to east, 'welcoming the rising sun and thus receiving the wood energy', with the Green Dragon (Jade Dragon Mountain) on the left, the White Tiger (Tiger Mountain) on the right, the Black Tortoise (Lion Mountain) to the back, and the Turtle Mountain and Snake Mountain standing guard to the southeast. The mansion is embraced by the ancient town, and along the central axis, there are 15 buildings built according to the terrain, including the Loyalty Arch, Righteous Gate, Front Council Hall, Thousand Scrolls Tower, Dharma Protection Hall, Guangbi Tower, Jade Sound Tower, Three Purities Hall, Side Halls, Pavilion, Stage, Overstreet Tower, Family Courtyard, Corridor, and Palace Post, totaling 162 rooms. Inside the yamen, there are eleven plaques bestowed by several generations of emperors, inscribed with 'Loyalty', 'Sincere Service to the Country', 'Peaceful Border', etc.