In addition to architecture, the Qiao Family Courtyard also boasts exquisite cultural relics and treasures

Royal residences have the Forbidden City, while civilian homes boast the Qiao Family Courtyard, which we will appreciate today from an artistic perspective. 📜【Basic Information】 Visiting time: The scenic area covers 8,724 square meters, with a building area of 4,175 square meters ⏰A minimum of 2-3 hours is required for a visit Scenic area opening hours: 8:30-17:30 Ticket price: 115 yuan ‼️Every visitor to the Qiao Family Courtyard cannot help but exclaim: The Jin merchants were so wealthy! This fully reflects the visiting value of the Qiao Family Courtyard 🏘️【Architecture】 The Qiao Family Courtyard is the residence of the famous commercial and financial capitalist Qiao Zhiyong from the Qing Dynasty, originally built during the Qianlong era. It underwent expansions and renovations, and by the early years of the Republic of China, it became a magnificent architectural complex. It embodies the unique style of northern Chinese civilian residences of the Qing Dynasty and is acclaimed by experts and scholars as 'a dazzling pearl in the history of northern civilian architecture' 🎨【Wood Carving】【Stone Carving】【Brick Carving】 The wood carvings in the Qiao Family Courtyard are exquisitely detailed, diverse in style, and rich in cultural atmosphere; the colorful brick and stone carvings and painted decorations in the courtyard have high artistic and research value. The art of brick carving, in particular, is extensively used, with exquisite craftsmanship and a wide range of subjects, highlighting the architectural artistic characteristics of the Qiao Family Courtyard, making it an irreplaceable cultural treasure. 🪟【Plaques】 The most classic of which is 'Hui Fang' The Hui Fang plaque is carved from a single piece of walnut wood. Its shape is like a lotus leaf, symbolizing the Qiao family's pursuit of refined character. The leaf is surrounded by curling edges, with clear veins, a masterpiece of ingenuity. The plaque bears the words 'Hui Fang,' with 'Hui' meaning to gather and 'Fang' referring to good virtues and reputation. The two large characters 'Hui Fang' in clerical script on the lotus leaf are bold and vigorous, with an extraordinary presence. These characters were written by the great calligrapher Zhao Tieshan, signifying that virtuous people gather together. 🖼️In addition, there are other art pieces such as 【Painted Decorations】【Screen Walls】inside the Qiao Family Courtyard.