What is the difference between the Wang family compound, a prominent representative of the Jin businessmen's compound group, and the Qiao family compound?

There are two ancient houses near the ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi, one is the Wang Family Courtyard and the other is the Qiao Family Courtyard. When it comes to Shanxi courtyards, the first thing that comes to mind is Qiao's courtyard. If we only talk about fame, Qiao's courtyard should be the biggest. Because the TV series "Qiao's Courtyard" is the memory of that generation. But in fact, the real Shanxi businessmen should be ranked first in the Wang family.

The Wang family home is a famous residential area for rich Shanxi businessmen. Unlike the courtyard of the Qiao family, the Wang family should have been in business since the Ming Dynasty. At that time, it was also a kind of private business, but later, business was superior and the government was official. During the Qing Dynasty, many of Wang's descendants began to become officials in power.

1. An outstanding representative of the Shanxi merchant courtyard group.

Located in the Jinzhong basin. It is a completely enclosed castle-like complex built on a hill. It is called "the first residence of Chinese people". It epitomizes the vernacular architecture of the Qing Dynasty. It consists of Gaojiayi, Hongmenbao and Chongningbao. Wangjia courtyard is famous for its magnificent architectural art and rich cultural connotation. It has been called "China's Forbidden City", "Shanxi's Forbidden City" and "China's Folk House". Wang's Courtyard has become a famous tourist attraction in Shanxi, which is well known both at home and abroad. Wang's Courtyard is located in Jingsheng Town, Lingshi County, Shanxi Province, 35 kilometers away from Pingyao Ancient City. With a total area of 45,000 square meters, ten times larger than the Qiao family, the Wang Family Courtyard belongs to the Jingsheng Wang Family. As a matter of fact, the Wang Family Compound was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. It then flourished for more than 450 years through the Ming and Qing dynasties.

2. It became a national 4A level scenic spot.

Wang Yuan inherited the characteristics of the Western Zhou Quadrangle. This building is expensive, nice and not beautiful. *** There are 35 courtyards of different sizes in a compact pattern that is both perfectly integrated and blended. Wang Yuan is the most characteristic attraction of Gaojiayi and Hongmenbao, while other attractions include Sima Yuan, Green Gate Yuan, Dingjiaoyuan, Xiaoyi Temple, Zishou Temple, and Jingshengwen Temple. Wang Family Compound covers an area of 250,000 square meters, with 1,118 houses and 123 courtyards. You may get lost while walking. A tourist once exclaimed: If it's true, the old Wang next door has a lot of air! I'm not making it up. That's what someone said.

The whole building of Wang's courtyard is built on a hill, which is more conducive to light and drainage; in winter, the north wall can block the cold northwest wind. In summer, due to the high ground, the southeast wind is strong and cool. In addition, there are natural gullies around, very defensive.