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Qiao Family Compound
Introducing Qiao Family Compound
Qiao Family Compound is located approximately 30 km north of Pingyao and 54 km south of Taiyuan. This extensive compound was originally constructed in 1756 by Qiao Guifa, who made his fortune selling tea and bean curd in Inner Mongolia. He returned to his hometwon in Qi County and built his dream house, which was then expanded by later generations of Qiao's. This magnificent complex is laid out in the shape of the Chinese xi character, meaning "double happiness." After entering through the main gate, one finds oneself on a long path leading to the main hall, which is the family's ancestral hall. This path divides the compound into southern and northern sections. Both halves have three courtyards each, and these six courtyards in turn include 20 smaller courtyards, 313 rooms, and a number of gardens spread out over a two-acre piece of land. The compound impressed visitors not just for its size but also for the exquisitie craftsmanship displayed in the brick carvings, woodwork, murals, and inscribed tablets. The wide variety of different roof styles is particularly interesting to see, and there are over 140 chimneys in the compound, each having its own design. Zhang Yimou's popular film, Raise the Red Lantern, was filmed here.
Qiao Family Compound Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Qiao Jia Da Yuan 乔家大院
• Best Time to Visit: Apr, May, Sept & Oct
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2 hours
• Opening Hours: 08:00 to 14:45 from Apr to Oct; 08:00 to 17:00 from Nov to Mar
• Entrance Fee: CNY115
• Address: Qiaojiabu Village, Dongguan Township, Qixian County, Shanxi Province
How to get to Qiao Family Compound
• Qiao Family Compound is located 42 kilometers (25 miles) from Pingyao.
• Rent a car/bus from GoGrandChina to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Pingyao to Qiao Family Compound.