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Shanxi Yuncheng Li Family Courtyard Travel Guide.

In the journey of exploring ancient Chinese courtyards, the Li Family Courtyard in Wanrong, Yuncheng, Shanxi is undoubtedly a rare cultural treasure. The Li Family Courtyard in Wanrong, Yuncheng, Shanxi, as one of the four major courtyards in China, carries the family history of Li Ziyong, a wealthy businessman in southern Shanxi. This private courtyard, built in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, is huge, equivalent to 10 Qiao Family Courtyards, which is shocking. **Architectural Features:** Li Ziyong met a British woman, Mai Ru, while studying in the UK and married her. In order to provide his wife with a comfortable residence, he specially built a Western-style building that integrates the 16th-century European "Gothic" style, making the Li Family Courtyard a rare Chinese and Western-style ancient house with high artistic value. **Tour Highlights:** - **Exquisite Carvings:** The brick carvings, stone carvings, wood carvings, and iron art in the Li Family Courtyard are exquisite, and every detail reflects the ingenuity of the craftsmen. - **Historical Culture:** Visitors can follow the signs to visit various courtyards, admire the brick carvings, paintings, and plaques in the courtyard, and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage. **Transportation and Address:** - **Detailed Address:** Yanjing Village, Wanrong County, Yuncheng, Shanxi. - **Transportation Guide:** The parking lot is spacious and the transportation is convenient. Self-driving tourists can use navigation to directly reach the entrance of the scenic spot. In terms of public transportation, you can take the bus to Yanjing Village and get off to arrive. **Summary:** With its unique architectural style and profound cultural connotation, the Li Family Courtyard is worthy of being one of the four major courtyards in Shanxi. Whether you are a building enthusiast or a historical and cultural explorer, you might as well take a tour.
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Posted: Oct 6, 2024
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