Wang Family Compound

A grand complex of Shanxi merchant residences with exquisite brick, wood, and stone carvings, hailed as the "Forbidden City of Chinese folk architecture."

Pingyao 4A Surroundings Lingshi, about 35 km

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A vast residential complex of Shanxi merchants, with exquisite brick, wood, and stone carvings, known as the "Folk Forbidden City of China."

Highlights at a Glance

Shanxi merchants
Grand compound
Folk dwellings
Three carvings

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located near Pingyao; allow half a day to a full day and arrange a private car or tourist shuttle to get there. This is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and it gets crowded on holidays, so check opening hours and ticket information in advance.