Wang Family Courtyard (Wang Jia Dayuan)
Sixty kilometers (37 miles) south of Pingyao, thisdayuandwarfs the Qiao family's mansion. First constructed in the mid-17th century, its expansion continued for over a century. Walking through the 123 courtyards and 1,118 houses takes around 3 hours, but the time is well spent. The decorative lattice screens and windows, shaped openings between rooms and courtyards, and undulating partition walls are exquisite examples of Ming and Qing vernacular architecture. Rarely are so many classic styles found all in one place. Also of note and well worth looking for are the cave dwellings at the compound's periphery.
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| Hours | 8am-7:30pm (to 6pm in winter) | |
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| Location | Nearby Places | |
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| Transportation | Buses connect Taiyuan and Pingyao to the town nearest Wang Jia Dayuan, Lingshi Cheng. Buses between Lingshi Cheng and Wang Jia Dayuan leave every 10 min. and cost ¥1 (15¢). Round-trip taxi from Pingyao is ¥200 ($24) | |
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| Prices | Admission ¥60 ($7.30) | |