Post by blackcloud on Apr 27, 2015 3:03:09 GMT -5
The Shi Family Mansion is located in Yangliuqing Town of Xiqing Distric of Tianjin affordable china tours. Built in 1875, the mansion was originally the residence of the Shi Family, which was one of the eight prominent families of Tianjin in the ancient times. Today the mansion has been listed as an important historic site under state protection.
Being a grand traditional Chinese mansion covering over 7200 square kilometers, the Shi Family Mansion is made up of ancient-style 12 quadrangle courtyards, pavilions, pool and gardens. The paved path leading to the main hall is 60 meters long, with exquisite buildings standing by both sides. From bedchamber and drawing room to worshiping hall and stable, the architectural style and all the decorations fully represent the folk culture and custom in the late Qing Dynasty.
The east courtyard of the mansion consists of three quadrangle dwellings China travel, which were the residence of the family; in the west courtyard are worshiping hall, drawing room, the family's private theater (the biggest old private theater in North China).
Today the Shi Family Mansion has been developed into Yangliuqing Museum and a large number of famous art masterpieces of wood engraving pictures and Tianjin tile carvings are collected there.
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Being a grand traditional Chinese mansion covering over 7200 square kilometers, the Shi Family Mansion is made up of ancient-style 12 quadrangle courtyards, pavilions, pool and gardens. The paved path leading to the main hall is 60 meters long, with exquisite buildings standing by both sides. From bedchamber and drawing room to worshiping hall and stable, the architectural style and all the decorations fully represent the folk culture and custom in the late Qing Dynasty.
The east courtyard of the mansion consists of three quadrangle dwellings China travel, which were the residence of the family; in the west courtyard are worshiping hall, drawing room, the family's private theater (the biggest old private theater in North China).
Today the Shi Family Mansion has been developed into Yangliuqing Museum and a large number of famous art masterpieces of wood engraving pictures and Tianjin tile carvings are collected there.
More at ChinaTour.com like Yangtze River tour