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The Qiao Family Compound is praised by experts and scholars as "A pearl in the folk residence of North of China", Pingyao.

The Qiao Family Compound is situated in Qiaojiabao Village, Qi County, Shanxi Province, about 54 kilometers from Taiyuan City. It is the famous capitalist Qiao Zhiyong's private house in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It was first built on the reign of Emperor Qianlong. It covers an area of 10,642 square meters, made up of six big compounds, twenty small ones and 313 rooms.

Attraction Intro: Qiao Family Compound
  • The Qiao Family Compound is praised by experts and scholars as "A pearl in the folk residence of North of China", Pingyao.
  • A glimpse of the courtyard through an exquisite lattice window, Pingyao.
  • Subtling wooden carving on the door lintel reveals the architectural style of residence in the Qing Dynasty (1368-1644), Pingyao.
  • A close-up view of intricate wooden carving of the building in Qiao''s Compound, Pingyao.
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- Last updated on May. 22, 2017 by Gabby Li -