The Qiao Family Courtyard in Shanxi, a mansion as rich as a nation

The Qiao Family Courtyard is the ancestral home of the legendary Jin merchant Qiao Zhiyong. It includes several areas such as the ancestral hall, the central hall, Courtyard No.1, Courtyard No.2, and Courtyard No.3, each with its unique architectural and sculptural art, showcasing the ancient cultural connotations of China. It is also the best place to study the architectural, art, and folk history of the Qing Dynasty. Throughout the Qiao Family Courtyard, all the wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings are exquisitely crafted and worth savoring in detail. 🌟 Highlights: Founded in 1756, the entire complex is shaped like the character '喜', covering an area of 4,175 square meters. The three treasures of the Qiao family → the character '福' + the picture of 'a hundred longevities'/the rhinoceros looking at the moon mirror/two nine-dragon lamps, you can't finish visiting in one day.