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Shanxi Courtyard Houses

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The courtyard houses of Shanxi are located in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China, approximately 500 km south of Beijing. These castle-like structures were constructed in the Qing Dynasty by local merchants, and offer a glimpse into the architecture and traditional building techniques of the times.

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List of Courtyard Houses

  • Qiao's Courtyard Houses, Qi County.
  • Qu's Courtyard Houses, Qi County.
  • Wang's Courtyard Houses, Lingshi County.
  • Cao's Courtyard Houses, Taigu County.
  • Kong Xiangxi's Former Residence, Taigu County.

    • World Heritage Status

    The first four of these sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category.

    References

    Shanxi Courtyard Houses Wikipedia
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