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【Explore Shanxi】Qixian·Qu Family Courtyard, a journey through time and space

🏮【Explore Shanxi】Qixian·Qu Family Courtyard, a journey through time and space🏮 🌿On the vast land of the north, there is a place that quietly tells the vicissitudes and glory of history. Here is the Qu Family Courtyard, a northern courtyard that has witnessed countless storms. Every visit feels like a deep conversation with time, evoking emotions and yet immersing one in it. 🏰The Qu Family Courtyard, built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, has withstood the test of time and still retains its simplicity and solemnity. It was once the glory of the Qu family. Although only a part remains today, every brick and tile reveals the glory of the past. 🏡Entering the courtyard feels like stepping into a meticulously designed maze. The ingenious layout of the courtyards makes one marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. From a bird's eye view, the courtyard resembles the character '明' (Ming). The five-entry courtyard and residential courtyard, theater courtyard on the east side, and the quadrangle courtyard and study courtyard on the west side together form a picturesque scene. 🎨The brick carving art of the Qu Family Courtyard is breathtaking. Each carving is vivid, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Shanxi and even Chinese brick carving art. This place is not only an architectural treasure but also a witness to history. 🌟Here, time seems to slow down and become gentle. Every brick and tile, every courtyard, carries the spirit and culture of the Jin merchants. The big red lanterns are hung high, illuminating the long river of history and our memories of the past and hopes for the future. 📍【Travel Tips】 📌Location: Inside Zhaoyu Ancient City, navigate to reach. 💰Ticket: 35 yuan/person, a highly cost-effective historical experience. 🅿️Parking: Free parking on both sides of the main road at the ancient city gate, convenient for your trip. ⏰️Duration: 1-2 hours, enough to savor every detail. 💚Open attractions: Qu Family Courtyard, Changyu Chuan (Wanli Tea Road Museum), Qu Benqiao's Former Residence, etc., each a historical treasure. 👣There is also the famous Qiao Family Courtyard nearby, which can be arranged for the same day to experience different Jin merchant cultures. 🏞️Come to Qixian, let the Qu Family Courtyard become part of your travel story, and feel the charm of traveling through time and space.🌌🌠
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