Known as the 'Folk Forbidden City' and the largest private mansion in China—Wang's Grand Courtyard

⛩ Located 12 kilometers east of Lingshi County in Jingsheng Town, Wang's Grand Courtyard stands as a piece of art in the river of history, perfectly showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and majestic grandeur of ancient Chinese residential architecture. The Wang family meticulously crafted it during the Qing Dynasty's Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, and Jiaqing periods. The entire courtyard is laid out in the shapes of the five auspicious beasts: 'dragon,' 'phoenix,' 'turtle,' 'scales,' and 'tiger,' presenting the characteristics of 'five lanes,' 'five forts,' and 'five ancestral halls,' leaving a profound impression on visitors. 🕍 The architectural site selection of Wang's Grand Courtyard is ingenious, situated high and overlooking, embracing the shade and the sun. It occupies the loess highlands on the north slope of Jingsheng Village, shielding from the north wind and basking in the sunlight, with natural drainage ditches ensuring water supply, making it a harmonious habitat. Here, one can experience the beauty of the changing seasons, and from a high vantage point, the fields, rivers, mountains, and snow-covered peaks form natural landscape paintings that refresh the spirit. 🏛 Wang's Grand Courtyard was built over more than three hundred years during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The entire complex consists of five lanes, six forts, and one street, covering an area of 250,000 square meters, which is 100,000 square kilometers larger than the Forbidden City, making it the largest private residence in China, known as the 'Folk Forbidden City.' ✅ Three Highlights of Wang's Grand Courtyard Imperial Edict ✨ This is an imperial edict issued to the Wang family during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, preserved by generations of the Wang family and later voluntarily donated. This edict is not only a precious material relic left by the Wang family's ancestors but also a reference for studying the history of the Qing Dynasty, the documentation system, the official system, calligraphy, knitting, and other aspects of evolution and development. Thousand-Worker Bed ✨ The 'Thousand-Worker Bed' displayed in the 'bridal chamber' of the sturdy residence's backyard uses various decorative techniques such as carving, inlaying, painting, and drawing. It primarily features the festive red color, paired with the vivid Chinese red and the rich gold lacquer, showcasing its unique elegance as a 'wedding bed.' The Complete Map of the Great Qing's Eternal Unification ✨ The 'Complete Map of the Great Qing's Eternal Unification' displayed in the Ningrui Residence's hall is a printed edition, but it is a valuable scientific material for studying the historical changes of China's territory and administrative regions. ✅ For example, the unicorn at the entrance symbolizes wealth, the steps on both sides of the entrance must be symmetrical, the crane and turtle represent longevity, the monkeys on the stone pillars represent generations of nobility, and there are too many, too detailed, this is the style of Qing Dynasty architecture.